Worthington, Kentucky
City · Population 1,452 · #175 in Kentucky
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About Worthington
Set in the northeastern part of Kentucky, Worthington is a small town, home to 1,452 residents as of the latest Census estimates.
Worthington holds the status of an incorporated city with its own municipal government. The community covers 1.14 square miles, giving it a balanced suburban layout with room to breathe at roughly 1,274 residents per square mile.
📰 Worthington News Today
- Trust Earns Worthington And De L’Oiserliere Kentucky CSI3* Win The Chronicle of the Horse · May 17
- Alexandra Worthington and De L’Oiseliere win $125,000 Mary Rena Murphy Grand Prix CSI3* at Kentucky Spring Classic World of Showjumping · May 17
- Worthington Air Quality Index (AQI) and USA Air Pollution IQAir · Jul 15
- Donna Joyce Worthington Obituary (2026) - Louisville, KY - A. D. Porter & Sons Funeral Home - Downtown Legacy obituary · Mar 16
- Maryland man killed in Lawrence County plane crash irontontribune.com · Apr 18
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What Makes Worthington Unique
- One of 8 places in the US named Worthington — but the Kentucky one has a character all its own.
- 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
- 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 3 miles.
⚡ Quick Facts
StateKentucky
TypeCity
Population (2024)1,452
Rank in state#175 of 418
Land area1.14 sq mi
Density1,274/sq mi
Coordinates38.5511, -82.7349