Science Hill, Kentucky
City · Population 660 · #264 in Kentucky
About Science Hill
Science Hill is a tiny community in southern Kentucky, home to 660 residents as of the latest Census estimates.
Officially, Science Hill is an incorporated city with its own municipal government. The community covers 0.78 square miles, giving it a balanced suburban layout with room to breathe at roughly 846 residents per square mile.
📰 Science Hill News Today
- Connie Mae Isaacs Obituary (2026) - Science Hill, KY - Morris & Hislope Funeral Home - Science Hill Legacy obituary · Aug 14
- Science Hill man accused of endangering police in high-speed chase: ‘Stupid decision’ fox56news.com · Jul 1
- Patricia Morris Obituary Apr 10, 2026 Morris & Hislope Funeral Home · Apr 10
- Science Hill man found dead after single-vehicle crash on Highway 3264, officials report LEX 18 News · Jan 16
- Gary Wesley Obituary Nov 5, 2025 Pulaski Funeral Home · Nov 5
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What Makes Science Hill Unique
- The only place in America named Science Hill — a truly one-of-a-kind name among 32,000+ US communities.
- Positioned in southern 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.
- Housing dollars stretch further here than in the nearest metro.
- Well connected: 3+ neighboring communities within 8 miles.
🏞️ Parks & Outdoors in Science Hill
- Science Hill Baseball Park reviews ★
Parks mapped by the OpenStreetMap community · "reviews" opens each park's live Google reviews.
🏫 Schools in Science Hill
- Science Hill Elementary School
Public schools, U.S. Dept. of Education (NCES) 2023–24 directory.
⚡ Quick Facts
StateKentucky
TypeCity
Population (2024)660
Rank in state#264 of 418
Land area0.78 sq mi
Density846/sq mi
Coordinates37.1732, -84.6337