Riverwood, Kentucky
City · Population 499 · #299 in Kentucky
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About Riverwood
Set in the northern part of Kentucky, Riverwood is a tiny community, home to 499 residents as of the latest Census estimates.
Riverwood holds the status of an incorporated city with its own municipal government. The community covers 0.21 square miles, giving it a balanced suburban layout with room to breathe at roughly 2,376 residents per square mile.
📰 Riverwood News Today
- 23 Kentucky Road, Riverwood, NSW 2210 realestate.com.au · Mar 21
- Fire kills 5 kittens, severely damages Kentucky home, officials say WSMV · Oct 4
- Horror, man shot, stabbed in suburban street News.com.au · Dec 10
- Man arrested after woman shot near Zorn Avenue, Louisville police say wdrb.com · May 6
- NSW news: Man shot multiple times in ambush-style attack known to police, offenders remain on the run Nine.com.au · Dec 9
Live headlines via Google News — updates through the day.
What Makes Riverwood Unique
- One of the smallest municipal footprints in the country at just 0.21 sq mi.
- Positioned in northern 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
- Quiet streets and a slower rhythm — the kind of place people move to on purpose.
- Cost of living typically runs below the big-metro average.
- Well connected: 3+ neighboring communities within 2 miles.
⚡ Quick Facts
StateKentucky
TypeCity
Population (2024)499
Rank in state#299 of 418
Land area0.21 sq mi
Density2,376/sq mi
Coordinates38.2836, -85.6619