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Kuttawa, KY
City in Lyon County, Kentucky.
Population
588
Land area
2.2sq mi
People per sq mi
269
ZIP codes
0
Kuttawa and its ZIP codes
Kuttawa at a glance
- Kuttawa is about 2.3 times as dense as Kentucky as a whole.
- The median household income is $78,214, 23% above the Kentucky median of $63,726.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $292,200 (42% above Kentucky).
Local data for Kuttawa, KY
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Kuttawa, KY, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$78,214
Poverty rate
10.3%
Median home value
$292,200
Homeownership
82.8%
Bachelor's or higher
27.4%
Median age
64.8
Average commute
28.4 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Irish Americans (62), German Americans (42), Scottish Americans (17).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Lyon County. PPP loans are for Kuttawa.
Unemployment rate
4.2%
Aug 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
Kuttawa, KY, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone80.0%
- Carpooled7.0%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked9.7%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.0%
- Worked from home3.2%
Average one-way commute: 28.4 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Kuttawa, 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 Kuttawa
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| EddyvilleCity | 2.4 mi | 6.9 |
| Grand RiversCity | 8.1 mi | 1.8 |
| FredoniaCity | 9.8 mi | 0.6 |
| GilbertsvilleCensus-designated place | 11 mi | 1 |
| Calvert CityCity | 13 mi | 17.9 |
| CrayneCensus-designated place | 14 mi | 1.1 |
| PrincetonCity | 14 mi | 9 |
| SalemCity | 15 mi | 0.9 |
| SmithlandCity | 16 mi | 0.5 |
| BurnaCensus-designated place | 17 mi | 1.3 |
| MarionCity | 18 mi | 3.6 |
| BentonCity | 21 mi | 5.1 |
| LedbetterCensus-designated place | 21 mi | 6.9 |
| CadizCity | 22 mi | 3 |
| ReidlandCensus-designated place | 23 mi | 4.8 |
| HardinCity | 24 mi | 0.7 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Kuttawa, KY in?
- Kuttawa is in Lyon County, Kentucky.
- What is the population of Kuttawa, KY?
- About 588 people live in Kuttawa, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Kuttawa?
- Nearby places include Eddyville (2.4 mi), Grand Rivers (8.1 mi), Fredonia (9.8 mi), Gilbertsville (11 mi), Calvert City (13 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023