Thornton, Kentucky
Thornton: a city in Letcher County, Kentucky.
About
Thornton is a city located in the county of Letcher in the U.S. state of Kentucky.
Quick Facts about Thornton
| State | Kentucky (United States) |
| County | Letcher County |
| Latitude & Longitude | 37.1734,-82.7785 |
| Time Zone | America/New_York |
| Local time | 18:40:50 (6th November 2026) |
| Postal code | 41855 |
| Weather | 66℉ Partly Sunny 7-days weather |
Geography
Thornton is located at 37°10'24"N 82°46'43"W (37.1734300, -82.7784900).
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Weather
66°F
Partly Sunny
7 mph NW
This Afternoon
Partly sunny. High near 66, with temperatures falling to around 58 in the afternoon. Northwest wind around 7 mph.
7-Day Forecast
Thornton zip code is 41855.
County name: Letcher, County
fips: 21133
Nearby Schools and Colleges
Schools and campuses linked to Thornton, KY. Select a name to open its map and contact details.
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 248192 | Jenny Lea Academy of Cosmetology | Whitesburg (KY) | 41858 |
Closest post offices linked to Thornton.
| Post Office Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| Mayking Post Office | Mayking (KY) | 41837 |
Other places with the same name (3)
- Thornton, Colorado The seventh most populous city in Colorado. with a population of 148,113 people.
- Thornton, New Hampshire town in Grafton County, New Hampshire, United States. with a population of 2,553 people.
- Thornton, Illinois village in Cook County, Illinois, USA. with a population of 2,367 people.
Other cities in Letcher County
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Letcher County , KY.
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Jenkins | 1,895 | City in Kentucky |
| Whitesburg | 1,813 | City in Letcher County, Kentucky, United States of America |