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Guthrie, KY
City in Todd County, Kentucky.
Population
1,559
Land area
2.3sq mi
People per sq mi
664
ZIP codes
0
Guthrie and its ZIP codes
Guthrie at a glance
- Guthrie is about 5.8 times as dense as Kentucky as a whole.
- The median household income is $35,952, 44% below the Kentucky median of $63,726.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $134,200 (35% below Kentucky) and median rent is $909 a month.
Local data for Guthrie, KY
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Guthrie, KY, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$35,952
Poverty rate
33.0%
Median home value
$134,200
Median rent
$909/mo
Homeownership
54.9%
Bachelor's or higher
11.0%
Median age
33.3
Average commute
27.1 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Mexican Americans (225), German Americans (114), Irish Americans (85).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Todd County. PPP loans are for Guthrie.
Unemployment rate
3.5%
Aug 2026, -0.2 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$49,584
2,941 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$52,075
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$73.1M
FY 2026, $5,971 per person
How people get to work
Guthrie, KY, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone74.0%
- Carpooled12.4%
- Public transit0.6%
- Walked1.1%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.0%
- Worked from home11.9%
Average one-way commute: 27.1 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Guthrie, KY, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Very Low
Top: ice storm
Storm events since 1996
628
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
29
0.4% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
90° / 28°F
53.5 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone1 historic places
Cities near Guthrie
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| TrentonCity | 6.2 mi | 0.6 |
| Adams, TNCity | 8.7 mi | 2.4 |
| AllensvilleCensus-designated place | 9.3 mi | 1.1 |
| Clarksville, TNCity | 9.6 mi | 100.1 |
| Oak GroveCity | 12 mi | 10.7 |
| ElktonCity | 12 mi | 2.8 |
| PembrokeCity | 12 mi | 1.1 |
| Cedar Hill, TNCity | 13 mi | 0.6 |
| FairviewCensus-designated place | 14 mi | 1.2 |
| HopkinsvilleCity | 15 mi | 32.8 |
| Fort Campbell NorthCensus-designated place | 15 mi | 8.5 |
| AdairvilleCity | 20 mi | 1.2 |
| Pleasant View, TNCity | 20 mi | 12.5 |
| Coopertown, TNTown | 21 mi | 31.6 |
| Springfield, TNCity | 22 mi | 13.7 |
| RussellvilleCity | 22 mi | 11 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Guthrie, KY in?
- Guthrie is in Todd County, Kentucky.
- What is the population of Guthrie, KY?
- About 1,559 people live in Guthrie, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Guthrie?
- Nearby places include Trenton (6.2 mi), Adams, TN (8.7 mi), Allensville (9.3 mi), Clarksville, TN (9.6 mi), Oak Grove (12 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023