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.

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Location of Pine Knot on Kentucky map.

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 09:15:26 (31st May 2026)
Postal code 42635
Weather 82℉ Mostly Sunny then Scattered Showers And Thunderstorms 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

82°F
Mostly Sunny then Scattered Showers And Thunderstorms
1 to 5 mph S Sunday

Scattered showers and thunderstorms after 3pm. Mostly sunny. High near 82, with temperatures falling to around 79 in the afternoon. South wind 1 to 5...

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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