Sonora, Kentucky
City · Population 566 · #289 in Kentucky
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About Sonora
Set in the central part of Kentucky, Sonora is a tiny community with an estimated population of 566.
Officially, Sonora is an incorporated city with its own municipal government. The community covers 1.65 square miles, giving it wide-open spaces and a spread-out, rural feel at roughly 343 residents per square mile.
📰 Sonora News Today
- Dale Bartheidel Obituary (2026) - Elizabethtown, KY - The News-Enterprise Denver Gazette · Aug 18
- Ronnie G Rider Obituary (2026) - Sonora, KY - Manakee Funeral Home - Upton Legacy obituary · Aug 12
- Ralph Wayne Jenkins Obituary | Manakee Funeral Home | Sonora, KY Tribute Archive · Aug 8
- UK alum Ray Allan Mackey: Continuing a legacy of service for Kentucky agriculture University of Kentucky · Mar 18
- Christopher Ashlock Obituary - Elizabethtown, KY Dignity Memorial · Jan 10
Live headlines via Google News — updates through the day.
What Makes Sonora Unique
- Part of the fabric of Kentucky — one of 555 recognized communities statewide.
Why People Love It Here
- A tight community feel that bigger cities can't replicate.
- Housing dollars stretch further here than in the nearest metro.
- Well connected: 3+ neighboring communities within 10 miles.
🍽️ Where to Eat in Sonora
- Iron Skillet — american
Local spots mapped by the OpenStreetMap community.
🏞️ Parks & Outdoors in Sonora
- Taylors Bend Park reviews ★
Parks mapped by the OpenStreetMap community · "reviews" opens each park's live Google reviews.
🏫 Schools in Sonora
- Creekside Elementary School
- The Life Connection
Public schools, U.S. Dept. of Education (NCES) 2023–24 directory.
⚡ Quick Facts
StateKentucky
TypeCity
Population (2024)566
Rank in state#289 of 418
Land area1.65 sq mi
Density343/sq mi
Coordinates37.5254, -85.8983