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Rochester, KY
City in Butler County, Kentucky.
Population
155
Land area
0.5sq mi
People per sq mi
333
ZIP codes
0
Rochester and its ZIP codes
Rochester at a glance
- Rochester is about 2.9 times as dense as Kentucky as a whole.
Local data for Rochester, KY
Counts from official public data
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Butler County. PPP loans are for Rochester.
Unemployment rate
4.9%
Sep 2026, 0.0 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$48,317
2,940 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$46,975
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$97.8M
FY 2026, $7,902 per person
Environment and hazard risk
Rochester, KY, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Very Low
Top: hail
Storm events since 1996
348
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
17
0.3% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
89° / 24°F
50.8 inches of rain a year
Cities near Rochester
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| BeechmontCensus-designated place | 8.6 mi | 1.8 |
| DrakesboroCity | 8.7 mi | 0.6 |
| MorgantownCity | 10 mi | 3.3 |
| RockportCity | 10 mi | 0.7 |
| DunmorCensus-designated place | 11 mi | 2.6 |
| CleatonCensus-designated place | 11 mi | 0.6 |
| McHenryCity | 12 mi | 0.6 |
| Beaver DamCity | 13 mi | 3 |
| Central CityCity | 14 mi | 5.3 |
| WoodburyCity | 14 mi | 0.1 |
| PowderlyCity | 15 mi | 1.6 |
| CentertownCity | 16 mi | 0.3 |
| GreenvilleCity | 16 mi | 5.1 |
| LewisburgCity | 16 mi | 1.2 |
| South CarrolltonCity | 16 mi | 0.3 |
| HartfordCity | 17 mi | 2.8 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Rochester, KY in?
- Rochester is in Butler County, Kentucky.
- What is the population of Rochester, KY?
- About 155 people live in Rochester, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Rochester?
- Nearby places include Beechmont (8.6 mi), Drakesboro (8.7 mi), Morgantown (10 mi), Rockport (10 mi), Dunmor (11 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023