Olive Hill, Kentucky

Olive Hill: city in Kentucky, United States

About

Olive Hill is a city located in the county of Carter in the U.S. state of Kentucky. Its population at the 2010 census was 1,599 and a population density of 319 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 1,534 inhabitants.

The city was created 142 years ago in 1884.

Olive Hill locator map
Location of Olive Hill on Kentucky map.

Quick Facts about Olive Hill

Population 1,534 (2020)
Country United States of America
State Kentucky (United States)
County Carter County
Postal code 41164
Phone Area Codes 606
Area 5.01 km2
Latitude & Longitude 38.3001,-83.1741
Altitude 748 feet / 228 meters
Establishment March 24, 1884 (142 years ago)
Time Zone America/New_York
Local time 00:32:08 (18th April 2026)
Density 306 Pop. per km² as of 2020
Population growth -4.24% (2010-2020)
Weather 81℉ Showers And Thunderstorms Likely 7-days weather
Railroad west of Cross in Olive Hill image
Railroad west of Cross in Olive Hill image

Geography

Olive Hill is located at 38°18'0"N 83°10'27"W (38.3000800, -83.1740700).

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Weather

81°F
Showers And Thunderstorms Likely
5 to 10 mph SW Saturday

Showers and thunderstorms likely after 8am. Partly sunny, with a high near 81. Southwest wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 22 mph. Chance of pre...

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Official website of Olive Hill

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Demographics

According to census records, the population of Olive Hill decreased by 4.24% in 10 years.

Year Population % Change Method
2010 1,599 - census
2011 1,621 1.36% estimation process
2012 1,624 0.18% estimation process
2013 1,621 -0.19% estimation process
2014 1,614 -0.43% estimation process
2015 1,605 -0.56% estimation process
2016 1,592 -0.82% estimation process
2017 1,586 -0.38% estimation process
2018 1,573 -0.83% estimation process
2019 1,556 -1.09% estimation process
2020 1,534 -1.43% estimation process
Olive Hill zip code is 41164. County name: Carter, County fips: 21043

Best Things to Do in Olive Hill

1Carter Caves State Resort Park

Rating: 4.7 (2092)

344 Caveland Dr, Olive Hill, KY 41164, United States View details

Phone: +16062864411 | Website available

2Grayson Lake State Park

Rating: 4.6 (275)

314 Grayson Lake State Park Rd, Olive Hill, KY 41164, United States View details

Phone: +16064749727 | Website available

3Tygarts State Forest

Rating: 4.8 (14)

Olive Hill, KY 41164, United States View details

Phone: +15025644496 | Website available

4Northeastern Kentucky Musuem

Rating: 4.2 (11)

1385 Carter Caves Rd, Olive Hill, KY 41164, United States View details

Phone: +16062866012

5Firebrick Farm

75 Last Resort Rd, Olive Hill, KY 41164, United States View details

Where to Eat in Olive Hill

1Subway

Rating: 4.3 (88)

680 E Tom T Hall Blvd, Olive Hill, KY 41164, United States View details

Phone: +16062860003 | Website available

People born in Olive Hill (3)

People born in Olive Hill, including musician Tom T. Hall, baseball player Dan Jessee, Adam Mardel's Grandfather Delmar Carpenter, .

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Nearby Schools and Colleges

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

Code Name City ZIP
157100 Kentucky Christian University Grayson (KY) 41143-1199

Nearby Transit Stations (4)

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

Code Name Address Type
SPM South Portsmouth–South Shore station Main St & US 23 RAIL
AKY Ashland Transportation Center 99 15th Street RAIL
HUN Huntington 1050 8th Avenue RAIL
MAY Maysville West Front St & Rosemary Clooney St RAIL

Closest post offices linked to Olive Hill.

Post Office Name City ZIP
Olive Hill Post Office Olive Hill (KY) 41164

Other cities in Carter County

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

City Name Population Title
Grayson 3,832 City in Kentucky, United States

Distance to Other Cities

Olive Hill distances to largest Kentucky cities