Horse Cave, Kentucky

Horse Cave: city in Kentucky

About

Horse Cave is a city located in the county of Hart in the U.S. state of Kentucky. Its population at the 2010 census was 2,311 and a population density of 334 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 2,415 inhabitants.

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Quick Facts about Horse Cave

Population 2,415 (2020)
Country United States of America
State Kentucky (United States)
County Hart County
Postal code 42749
Area 6.93 km2
Latitude & Longitude 37.1795,-85.9069
Altitude 633 feet / 193 meters
Time Zone America/Chicago
Local time 03:15:09 (18th April 2026)
Density 349 Pop. per km² as of 2020
Population growth 4.31% (2010-2020)
Weather 79℉ Scattered Rain Showers then Scattered Showers And Thunderstorms 7-days weather
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Geography

Horse Cave is located at 37°10'46"N 85°54'25"W (37.1795000, -85.9069200).

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Weather

79°F
Scattered Rain Showers then Scattered Showers And Thunderstorms
6 to 13 mph SW Saturday

Scattered rain showers before 1pm, then scattered showers and thunderstorms between 1pm and 4pm, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cl...

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Official website of Horse Cave

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Demographics

The population of Horse Cave increased by 4.31% in 10 years.

Year Population % Change Method
2010 2,311 - census
2011 2,359 2.03% estimation process
2012 2,371 0.51% estimation process
2013 2,375 0.17% estimation process
2014 2,378 0.13% estimation process
2015 2,364 -0.59% estimation process
2016 2,375 0.46% estimation process
2017 2,396 0.88% estimation process
2018 2,413 0.7% estimation process
2019 2,425 0.49% estimation process
2020 2,415 -0.41% estimation process
Horse Cave zip code is 42749. County name: Hart, County fips: 21099
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Best Things to Do in Horse Cave

1Hidden River Cave & American Cave Museum

Rating: 4.7 (729)

119 E Main St, Horse Cave, KY 42749, United States View details

Phone: +12707861466 | Website available

People born in Horse Cave (2)

People born in Horse Cave, including basketball player Clarence Glover, singer Lois Deppe, .

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Nearby Schools and Colleges

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

Code Name City ZIP
156754 PJ's College of Cosmetology-Glasgow Glasgow (KY) 42141
461722 Lindsey Institute of Cosmetology Bowling Green (KY) 42103-8036
480550 Ross Medical Education Center-Bowling Green Bowling Green (KY) 42104
156365 Campbellsville University Campbellsville (KY) 42718-2799
157951 Western Kentucky University Bowling Green (KY) 42101-1000

Closest post offices linked to Horse Cave.

Post Office Name City ZIP
Horse Cav Post Office Horse Cave (KY) 42749

Other cities in Hart County

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

City Name Population Title
Munfordville 1,660 City in Hart County, Kentucky, United States of America
Bonnieville 260 Human settlement in Hart County, Kentucky, United States of America

Distance to Other Cities

Horse Cave distances to largest Kentucky cities