Kuttawa, Kentucky
Kuttawa: City in Lyon County, Kentucky, United States of America
About
Kuttawa is a city located in the county of Lyon in the U.S. state of Kentucky. Its population at the 2010 census was 649 and a population density of 83 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 618 inhabitants.
Quick Facts about Kuttawa
| Population : | 618 (2020) |
| Country : | United States of America |
| State : | Kentucky (United States) |
| County : | Lyon County |
| Postal code : | 42055 |
| Phone Area Codes : | 270 |
| Area : | 7.82 km2 |
| Altitude : | 449 feet / 137 meters |
| Time Zone : | America/Chicago |
| Local time : | 18:16:03 (5th December 2025) |
| Density : | 79 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth : | -5.02% (2010-2020) |
Geography
Kuttawa is located at 37°3'32"N 88°7'57"W (37.0589400, -88.1325300).
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Demographics
According to census records, the population of Kuttawa decreased by 5.02% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
| 2010 | 649 | - | census |
| 2011 | 661 | 1.82% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 663 | 0.3% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 667 | 0.6% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 665 | -0.3% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 656 | -1.37% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 656 | 0% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 661 | 0.76% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 664 | 0.45% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 670 | 0.9% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 618 | -8.41% | estimation process |
People born in Kuttawa (2)
People born in Kuttawa, including politician William Johnson Stone, baseball player Buster Ross, .
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Schools in Kuttawa
College & universities near Kuttawa, KY
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 157483 | West Kentucky Community and Technical College | Paducah (KY) | 42002-7380 |
| 157401 | Murray State University | Murray (KY) | 42071-3318 |
Stations (7)
Amtrak & bus stations near Kuttawa, KY
| 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 |
| FTN | Fulton | 21 Newton Rd. | RAIL |
| CRK | Clarksville, TN | 11 Jefferson Street \r\n | BUS |
Post offices near Kuttawa
| Post Office Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| Kuttawa Post Office | Kuttawa (KY) | 42055 |
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 |
| Eddyville | 2,550 | City in Lyon County, Kentucky, United States of America |
