Thornhill, Kentucky
City · Population 187 · #378 in Kentucky
About Thornhill
Thornhill, KY is a tiny community located in northern Kentucky counting 187 people who proudly call it home.
Officially, Thornhill is an incorporated city with its own municipal government. The community covers 0.04 square miles, giving it a compact, walkable footprint at roughly 4,675 residents per square mile.
📰 Thornhill News Today
- Rosalie Ann Cox of Irvington, Kentucky | 1939 - 2026 | Obituary irvingtonfh.com · Jun 28
- Patricia "Pat" (Evans) Thornhill Obituary Nov 11, 2022 wheelanpressly.com · Feb 7
- Edwin Westphal Obituary - Louisville, KY Dignity Memorial · Mar 24
- Barbara Ann (Thornhill) Webb - Obituary - Louisville, KY - Owen Funeral Home - Jeffersontown CurrentObituary.com · Nov 17
- John A. Thornhill Obituary (2025) - Brandenburg, KY - Bruington-Jenkins-Sturgeon Funeral Home - Brandenburg Legacy obituary · Nov 23
Live headlines via Google News — updates through the day.
What Makes Thornhill Unique
- The only place in America named Thornhill — a truly one-of-a-kind name among 32,000+ US communities.
- One of the smallest municipal footprints in the country at just 0.04 sq mi.
- Positioned in northern Kentucky, convenient to the region's corridors and crossings.
Why People Love It Here
- Quiet streets and a slower rhythm — the kind of place people move to on purpose.
- Housing dollars stretch further here than in the nearest metro.
- Well connected: 3+ neighboring communities within 1 miles.
🍽️ Where to Eat in Thornhill
- Zeggz Amazing Eggs (café)
Local spots mapped by the OpenStreetMap community.
⚡ Quick Facts
StateKentucky
TypeCity
Population (2024)187
Rank in state#378 of 418
Land area0.04 sq mi
Density4,675/sq mi
Coordinates38.2877, -85.6250