Central City, Kentucky

About Central City

Set in the southwestern part of Kentucky, Central City is a close-knit town, home to 5,744 residents as of the latest Census estimates.

Central City holds the status of an incorporated city with its own municipal government. The community covers 5.3 square miles, giving it a balanced suburban layout with room to breathe at roughly 1,084 residents per square mile.

📰 Central City News Today

• ‘Our friend, our brother’: Central City PD announces death of Ofc. Jason Phillips 14 News · Sep 18
• Central City man accused of killing 11-month-old due for arraignment FOX 56 News · Sep 17
• Central City, KY Weather Forecast – Hourly & 15-Day SpaceRef · Sep 16
• Man arrested, charged with murder in connection to missing 11-month-old found dead in Muhlenberg Co. WBKO · Sep 14
• Officials say gasoline caused house explosion in Central City WNKY · Aug 19

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What Makes Central City Unique

• One of 7 places in the US named Central City — but the Kentucky one has a character all its own.
• Positioned in southwestern Kentucky, convenient to the region's corridors and crossings.
• Part of the fabric of Kentucky — one of 555 recognized communities statewide.

Why People Love It Here

• Big enough for services and schools, small enough to feel like home.
• Local businesses and schools anchored by a stable resident base of 5,744.
• Well connected: 3+ neighboring communities within 5 miles.

🏞️ Parks & Outdoors in Central City

• Peabody State Wildlife Area · Nature reserve reviews ★

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🏫 Schools in Central City

• Central City Elementary
• Green River Education Center

Public schools, U.S. Dept. of Education (NCES) 2023–24 directory.

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