Smallest Cities in Kentucky

Top 86 cities ranked by smallest cities

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Smallest Cities — Kentucky

1 Hazard 5,105

2 Williamsburg 5,226

3 Douglass Hills 5,437

4 Walton 5,513

5 Bellevue 5,598

6 Dayton 5,703

7 Central City 5,736

8 Monticello 5,741

9 Fort Wright 5,882

10 Wilmore 6,031

11 Princeton 6,242

12 Crestwood 6,275

13 Cold Spring 6,298

14 Lebanon 6,364

15 Cynthiana 6,412

16 Leitchfield 6,434

17 Highland Heights 6,531

18 Hebron 6,637

19 Vine Grove 6,721

20 Taylor Mill 6,880

21 Morehead 6,924

22 Russellville 7,244

23 Flatwoods 7,281

24 Villa Hills 7,378

25 Union 7,494

26 Mount Sterling 7,549

27 Pikeville 7,560

28 London 7,576

29 Oak Grove 7,945

30 Edgewood 8,429

31 Corbin 8,430

32 Fort Mitchell 8,676

33 Fort Knox 8,715

34 Hillview 8,735

35 Maysville 8,778

36 Harrodsburg 9,126

37 Elsmere 9,151

38 Middlesborough 9,258

39 Oakbrook 9,459

40 Middletown 9,622

41 Mayfield 9,905

42 Paris 10,107

43 La Grange 10,188

44 Franklin 10,254

45 Francisville 10,313

46 Versailles 10,382

47 Alexandria 10,430

48 Lyndon 10,956

49 Fort Campbell North 11,483

50 Campbellsville 11,523

51 Lawrenceburg 11,838

52 Somerset 12,108

53 Bardstown 13,673

54 Newport 14,039

55 Shepherdsville 14,351

56 Glasgow 15,141

57 Shively 15,556

58 Berea 15,557

59 Danville 17,235

60 Fort Thomas 17,242

61 Shelbyville 17,436

62 St. Matthews 17,491

63 Murray 17,888

64 Burlington 18,090

65 Mount Washington 18,228

66 Winchester 19,133

67 Madisonville 19,442

68 Erlanger 19,677

69 Ashland 21,405

70 Radcliff 22,967

71 Paducah 26,894

72 Henderson 27,994

73 Frankfort 28,452

74 Jeffersontown 28,988

75 Independence 29,024

76 Hopkinsville 31,011

77 Nicholasville 31,625

78 Elizabethtown 31,870

79 Florence 32,334

80 Richmond 35,498

81 Georgetown 38,206

82 Covington 40,902

83 Owensboro 60,112

84 Bowling Green 73,638

85 Lexington-Fayette urban county 321,122

86 Louisville/Jefferson County 627,210

The smallest cities in Kentucky (with populations above 5,000) offer a different quality of life compared to major metropolitan areas. Hazard has a population of just 5,105. These communities often feature lower costs of living, stronger neighborhood connections, and less congestion.

Small cities can offer significant advantages for residents seeking affordable housing, shorter commutes, and a close-knit community feel. Many serve as regional centers for surrounding rural areas, providing essential services while maintaining a small-town atmosphere.

Despite their smaller size, many of these cities have thriving local economies, good school systems, and access to outdoor recreation. They represent an alternative to the fast-paced lifestyle of major metropolitan areas.

Did You Know?

1. At 5,105 residents, Hazard is smaller than a single large apartment complex in New York City.
2. Small cities (5,000-10,000) make up the majority of incorporated places in the United States.
3. Many of the smallest cities serve as county seats or regional service centers for surrounding rural communities.

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