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Monterey, KY
City in Owen County, Kentucky.
Population
92
Land area
0.3sq mi
People per sq mi
358
ZIP codes
0
Monterey and its ZIP codes
Monterey at a glance
- Monterey is about 3.1 times as dense as Kentucky as a whole.
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Owen County. PPP loans are for Monterey.
Unemployment rate
3.9%
Aug 2026, -0.2 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$52,580
1,592 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$43,235
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$66.8M
FY 2026, $5,923 per person
Environment and hazard risk
Monterey, KY, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Very Low
Top: landslide
Storm events since 1996
308
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
50
1.0% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
88° / 25°F
47.3 inches of rain a year
Cities near Monterey
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| GratzCity | 5.2 mi | 0.3 |
| OwentonCity | 8.1 mi | 1.9 |
| PleasurevilleCity | 14 mi | 0.5 |
| Stamping GroundCity | 15 mi | 0.6 |
| FrankfortCity | 16 mi | 14.8 |
| New CastleCity | 16 mi | 0.4 |
| SandersCity | 17 mi | 0.3 |
| WorthvilleCity | 17 mi | 0.3 |
| EminenceCity | 17 mi | 2.8 |
| CorinthCity | 18 mi | 2.1 |
| SadievilleCity | 18 mi | 1.1 |
| SpartaCity | 19 mi | 6.2 |
| CampbellsburgCity | 21 mi | 1.3 |
| GlencoeCity | 21 mi | 1.8 |
| SmithfieldCity | 21 mi | 0.1 |
| WilliamstownCity | 21 mi | 16.8 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Monterey, KY in?
- Monterey is in Owen County, Kentucky.
- What is the population of Monterey, KY?
- About 92 people live in Monterey, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Monterey?
- Nearby places include Gratz (5.2 mi), Owenton (8.1 mi), Pleasureville (14 mi), Stamping Ground (15 mi), Frankfort (16 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023