Pine Knot, Kentucky
Pine Knot: Census-designated place in McCreary County, Kentucky
About
Pine Knot is a CDP located in the county of McCreary in the U.S. state of Kentucky.
Quick Facts about Pine Knot
| Population | 1,621 |
| Country | United States of America |
| State | Kentucky (United States) |
| County | McCreary County |
| Area | 16.75 km2 |
| Latitude & Longitude | 36.6509,-84.4386 |
| Altitude | 1,421 feet / 433 meters |
| Time Zone | America/New_York |
| Local time | 20:45:01 (22nd April 2026) |
| Postal code | 42635 |
| Weather | 77℉ Sunny 7-days weather |
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Geography
Pine Knot is located at 36°39'3"N 84°26'19"W (36.6509100, -84.4385500).
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Weather
77°F
Sunny
5 to 9 mph WSW
Wednesday
Sunny, with a high near 77. West southwest wind 5 to 9 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.
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Pine Knot zip code is 42635.
County name: McCreary, County
fips: 21147
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Nearby Schools and Colleges
Schools and campuses linked to Pine Knot, KY. Select a name to open its map and contact details.
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 156541 | University of the Cumberlands | Williamsburg (KY) | 40769 |
Closest post offices linked to Pine Knot.
| Post Office Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| Pine Kn Post Office | Pine Knot (KY) | 42635 |
Other cities in McCreary County
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in McCreary County , KY.
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Stearns | 1,416 | Census designated place in Kentucky, United States |
| Whitley City | 1,170 | Census-designated place in McCreary County, Kentucky |
Distance to Other Cities
Pine Knot distances to largest Kentucky cities