Baxter, Kentucky
Baxter: a city in Harlan County, Kentucky.
About
Baxter is a city located in the county of Harlan in the U.S. state of Kentucky.
Quick Facts about Baxter
| State | Kentucky (United States) |
| County | Harlan County |
| Latitude & Longitude | 36.8598,-83.3307 |
| Time Zone | America/New_York |
| Local time | 17:05:04 (6th November 2026) |
| Postal code | 40806 |
| Weather | 63℉ Mostly Sunny 7-days weather |
Geography
Baxter is located at 36°51'35"N 83°19'51"W (36.8598100, -83.3307400).
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Weather
63°F
Mostly Sunny
8 mph WNW
This Afternoon
Mostly sunny. High near 63, with temperatures falling to around 57 in the afternoon. West northwest wind around 8 mph.
7-Day Forecast
Baxter zip code is 40806.
County name: Harlan, County
fips: 21095
Nearby Schools and Colleges
Schools and campuses linked to Baxter, KY. Select a name to open its map and contact details.
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 157739 | Southeast Kentucky Community and Technical College | Cumberland (KY) | 40823 |
Closest post offices linked to Baxter.
| Post Office Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| Baxter Post Office | Baxter (KY) | 40806 |
Other cities in Harlan County
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Harlan County , KY.
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Cumberland | 1,854 | City in Harlan County, Kentucky, United States |
| Harlan | 1,471 | City in Harlan County, Kentucky, United States |