Eddyville, Kentucky

Eddyville: city in Lyon County, Kentucky, United States of America

About

Eddyville is a city located in the county of Lyon in the U.S. state of Kentucky. Its population at the 2010 census was 2,554 and a population density of 128 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 2,550 inhabitants.

Eddyville locator map
Location of Eddyville on Kentucky map.

Quick Facts about Eddyville

Population 2,550 (2020)
Country United States of America
State Kentucky (United States)
County Lyon County
Postal code 42038
Area 19.98 km2
Latitude & Longitude 37.0945,-88.0803
Altitude 509 feet / 155 meters
Capital city Eddyville is capital of Lyon County
Time Zone America/Chicago
Local time 16:16:53 (17th April 2026)
Density 128 Pop. per km² as of 2020
Population growth -0.16% (2010-2020)
Weather 87℉ Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms 7-days weather
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KY-State-Penitentiary image

Geography

Eddyville is located at 37°5'40"N 88°4'49"W (37.0945000, -88.0803000).

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Weather

87°F
Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
2 to 8 mph SSW Friday

A slight chance of rain showers between 1pm and 4pm, then a slight chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny, with a high near 87. South south...

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Demographics

According to census records, the population of Eddyville decreased by 0.16% in 10 years.

Year Population % Change Method
2010 2,554 - census
2011 2,614 2.3% estimation process
2012 2,613 -0.04% estimation process
2013 2,599 -0.54% estimation process
2014 2,590 -0.35% estimation process
2015 2,560 -1.17% estimation process
2016 2,548 -0.47% estimation process
2017 2,555 0.27% estimation process
2018 2,518 -1.47% estimation process
2019 2,545 1.06% estimation process
2020 2,550 0.2% estimation process
Eddyville zip code is 42038. County name: Lyon, County fips: 21143

People born in Eddyville (4)

People born in Eddyville, including politician John Long Routt, judge Bill Cunningham, military historian Forrest Pogue, .

More notable people

  • Hylan B. Lyon (Confederate Army general) he was born in 22/02/1836

Nearby Schools and Colleges

Schools and campuses linked to Eddyville, KY. Select a name to open its map and contact details.

Code Name City ZIP
157483 West Kentucky Community and Technical College Paducah (KY) 42002-7380

Nearby Transit Stations (7)

Rail and bus stations connected to Eddyville, KY. Select a station to open its map and address details.

Code Name Address Type
PAD Paducah, KY 2719 Irvin Cobb Avenue BUS
MDV Madisonville, KY 4765 Hanson Road BUS
VNA Vienna, IL 504 West Vine Street BUS
CRK Clarksville, TN 11 Jefferson Street \r\n BUS
FTN Fulton 21 Newton Rd. RAIL

Closest post offices linked to Eddyville.

Post Office Name City ZIP
Eddyvill Post Office Eddyville (KY) 42038

Other places with the same name (3)

  • Eddyville, Iowa City in Wapello County, Iowa, United States with a population of 1,010 people.
  • Eddyville, Illinois village in Illinois, United States with a population of 97 people.
  • Eddyville, Nebraska city in Dawson County, Nebraska, United States of America with a population of 93 people.

Other cities in Lyon County

Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Lyon County , KY.

City Name Population Title
Indian Hills 2,971 City in Lyon County, Kentucky, United States
Kuttawa 618 City in Lyon County, Kentucky, United States of America

Distance to Other Cities

Eddyville distances to largest Kentucky cities