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Providence, KY
City in Webster County, Kentucky.
Population
2,857
Land area
6sq mi
People per sq mi
474
ZIP codes
0
Providence and its ZIP codes
Providence at a glance
- Providence is about 4.1 times as dense as Kentucky as a whole.
- The median household income is $55,121, 14% below the Kentucky median of $63,726.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $60,300 (71% below Kentucky) and median rent is $672 a month.
Local data for Providence, KY
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Providence, KY, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$55,121
Poverty rate
19.9%
Median home value
$60,300
Median rent
$672/mo
Homeownership
57.9%
Bachelor's or higher
11.6%
Median age
39.6
Average commute
31.8 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Irish Americans (229), German Americans (176), Portuguese Americans (30).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Webster County. PPP loans are for Providence.
Unemployment rate
4.1%
Aug 2026, -0.3 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$56,024
2,855 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$53,393
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$87.3M
FY 2026, $6,710 per person
How people get to work
Providence, KY, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone65.6%
- Carpooled25.3%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked6.2%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other1.8%
- Worked from home1.1%
Average one-way commute: 31.8 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Providence, KY, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Very Low
Top: ice storm
Storm events since 1996
635
Countywide, mostly dense fog
Flood insurance policies
51
0.9% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
90° / 25°F
48.5 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone1 historic places
Cities near Providence
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| NeboCity | 6.2 mi | 0.2 |
| ClayCity | 6.6 mi | 0.9 |
| DixonCity | 8 mi | 1.2 |
| WheatcroftCity | 8.7 mi | 0.2 |
| ManitouCensus-designated place | 9.8 mi | 0.7 |
| MadisonvilleCity | 14 mi | 17.9 |
| HansonCity | 15 mi | 2.2 |
| SlaughtersCity | 15 mi | 0.2 |
| Dawson SpringsCity | 16 mi | 3.8 |
| EarlingtonCity | 16 mi | 2.8 |
| SturgisCity | 17 mi | 1.6 |
| PooleCensus-designated place | 18 mi | 1 |
| St. CharlesCity | 18 mi | 1 |
| MarionCity | 19 mi | 3.6 |
| Mortons GapCity | 19 mi | 1.2 |
| SebreeCity | 19 mi | 2.9 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Providence, KY in?
- Providence is in Webster County, Kentucky.
- What is the population of Providence, KY?
- About 2,857 people live in Providence, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Providence?
- Nearby places include Nebo (6.2 mi), Clay (6.6 mi), Dixon (8 mi), Wheatcroft (8.7 mi), Manitou (9.8 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023