Melbourne, Kentucky
City · Population 472 · #302 in Kentucky
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About Melbourne
Melbourne, KY is a tiny community located in northeastern Kentucky with an estimated population of 472.
Melbourne holds the status of an incorporated city with its own municipal government. The community covers 0.83 square miles, giving it a balanced suburban layout with room to breathe at roughly 569 residents per square mile.
📰 Melbourne News Today
- Man shot, killed following report of Northern Kentucky burglary, police say WLWT · Feb 24
- Northern Kentucky homeowner dies from being shot on front porch FOX 56 News · Feb 24
- No charges in NKY homeowner’s death; man arrested in prior shooting at same home FOX19 | Cincinnati · Mar 13
- Police: Man found fatally shot after report of possible burglary in Campbell County WCPO 9 News · Feb 24
- Emily Ann Bezold Obituary (2026) - Melbourne, KY - Alexandria Funeral Home Legacy obituary · Jun 17
Live headlines via Google News — updates through the day.
What Makes Melbourne Unique
- Positioned in northeastern 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
- Small-town pace of life: less traffic, more community, and neighbors who wave.
- Cost of living typically runs below the big-metro average.
- Well connected: 3+ neighboring communities within 3 miles.
🍽️ Where to Eat in Melbourne
- Empress Chili — chili
Local spots mapped by the OpenStreetMap community.
⚡ Quick Facts
StateKentucky
TypeCity
Population (2024)472
Rank in state#302 of 418
Land area0.83 sq mi
Density569/sq mi
Coordinates39.0319, -84.3707