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Eddyville, KY
City in Lyon County, Kentucky.
Population
2,897
Land area
6.9sq mi
People per sq mi
418
ZIP codes
0
Eddyville and its ZIP codes
Eddyville at a glance
- Eddyville is about 3.6 times as dense as Kentucky as a whole.
- The median household income is $55,625, 13% below the Kentucky median of $63,726.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $188,400 (8% below Kentucky) and median rent is $730 a month.
Local data for Eddyville, KY
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Eddyville, KY, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$55,625
Poverty rate
8.9%
Median home value
$188,400
Median rent
$730/mo
Homeownership
53.7%
Bachelor's or higher
12.6%
Median age
37.7
Average commute
26.8 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (136), Irish Americans (128), Italian Americans (63).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Lyon County. PPP loans are for Eddyville.
Unemployment rate
4.7%
Sep 2026, +0.3 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$49,147
2,596 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$47,096
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$66.5M
FY 2026, $7,664 per person
How people get to work
Eddyville, KY, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone87.1%
- Carpooled5.3%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked1.1%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.2%
- Worked from home6.2%
Average one-way commute: 26.8 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Eddyville, KY, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Very Low
Top: ice storm
Storm events since 1996
551
Countywide, mostly dense fog
July high / Jan low
90° / 30°F
53.1 inches of rain a year
Cities near Eddyville
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| KuttawaCity | 2.4 mi | 2.2 |
| FredoniaCity | 9.7 mi | 0.6 |
| Grand RiversCity | 9.8 mi | 1.8 |
| PrincetonCity | 12 mi | 9 |
| GilbertsvilleCensus-designated place | 13 mi | 1 |
| CrayneCensus-designated place | 14 mi | 1.1 |
| Calvert CityCity | 15 mi | 17.9 |
| SalemCity | 16 mi | 0.9 |
| MarionCity | 18 mi | 3.6 |
| SmithlandCity | 19 mi | 0.5 |
| BurnaCensus-designated place | 20 mi | 1.3 |
| CadizCity | 20 mi | 3 |
| CeruleanCensus-designated place | 22 mi | 2.6 |
| BentonCity | 22 mi | 5.1 |
| Dawson SpringsCity | 23 mi | 3.8 |
| LedbetterCensus-designated place | 23 mi | 6.9 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Eddyville, KY in?
- Eddyville is in Lyon County, Kentucky.
- What is the population of Eddyville, KY?
- About 2,897 people live in Eddyville, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Eddyville?
- Nearby places include Kuttawa (2.4 mi), Fredonia (9.7 mi), Grand Rivers (9.8 mi), Princeton (12 mi), Gilbertsville (13 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023