West Point, KY

West Point is a small town in Kentucky with a population of 1,131. Residents earn $37,260 per year, which is 50% below the national average.

3.2 /5.0

B Good

1,131 Population 425/sq mi density

$37,260 Median Income $23,504 per capita

$68,200 Home Value $118,390 Zillow

$726 Median Rent 51.0% income on rent

57°F Avg Temperature 299 sunny days/yr

Overall

3.2 / 5.0

Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education

C+

Economy

2.8 / 5.0

$37,260 median income, 1.6% unemployment

A+

Affordability

5.0 / 5.0

$68,200 home value, $726/mo rent

C+

Safety

2.5 / 5.0

0 violent crimes/100K (100% below avg)

C+

Education

2.6 / 5.0

19.6% bachelor's degree or higher

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Historic Markers

Officially designated historical markers from the Historical Marker Database

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8 historical markers from the Historical Marker Database (HMdb) found near West Point, KY.

Name	Description
Fort Duffield	Marker is at the intersection of Main Street (Kentucky Route 835) and Dixie Highway (U.S. 60/31W), on the right when traveling west on Main Street.
Founding of West Point/ James Young	Marker is at the intersection of Elm Street and North 2nd Street, on the right when traveling east on Elm Street.
Kosmosdale — Est. 1905	Marker is at the intersection of Dixie Highway (U.S. 60) and Depot Lane, on the right when traveling north on Dixie Highway.
Lewis and Clark in Kentucky / John Shields (1769-1809)	Marker is on Elm Street, on the left when traveling east.
U.S Bullion Depository	Marker is on Dixie Highway (U.S. 31W/60), on the right when traveling south.
Young's Inn	Marker is at the intersection of Elm Street and North 2nd Street, on the left when traveling east on Elm Street.
Thomas Lincoln's Flatboat Trip	Marker is at the intersection of Elm Street and North 4th Street, on the right when traveling east on Elm Street.
The Great Raid and West Point	The Great Raid. Marker is at the intersection of Main Street (Kentucky Route 835) and Dixie Highway (U.S. 60/31W), on the right when traveling west on Main Street.