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Science Hill, KY
City in Pulaski County, Kentucky.
Population
647
Land area
0.8sq mi
People per sq mi
834
ZIP codes
0
Science Hill and its ZIP codes
Science Hill at a glance
- Science Hill is about 7.3 times as dense as Kentucky as a whole.
- Households here earn a median of $50,341 a year, 21% less than the Kentucky figure of $63,726.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $138,700 (33% below Kentucky) and median rent is $747 a month.
Local data for Science Hill, KY
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Science Hill, KY, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$50,341
Poverty rate
16.6%
Median home value
$138,700
Median rent
$747/mo
Homeownership
63.5%
Bachelor's or higher
9.3%
Median age
36.0
Average commute
22.8 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Irish Americans (92), German Americans (64), Scottish Americans (31).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Pulaski County. PPP loans are for Science Hill.
Unemployment rate
4.7%
Sep 2026, -0.1 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$49,324
26,767 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$51,943
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$481M
FY 2026, $7,392 per person
How people get to work
Science Hill, KY, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone80.7%
- Carpooled14.0%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked0.0%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.0%
- Worked from home5.3%
Average one-way commute: 22.8 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Science Hill, KY, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: winter weather
Storm events since 1996
820
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
16
0.0% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
87° / 29°F
53.3 inches of rain a year
Cities near Science Hill
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| SomersetCity | 5 mi | 14.8 |
| FergusonCity | 7.3 mi | 2 |
| EubankCity | 7.9 mi | 0.8 |
| BurnsideCity | 13 mi | 4.5 |
| LibertyCity | 19 mi | 1.9 |
| BrodheadCity | 20 mi | 1.7 |
| McKinneyCensus-designated place | 21 mi | 0.4 |
| Crab OrchardCity | 22 mi | 1.7 |
| Mount VernonCity | 22 mi | 2.8 |
| HustonvilleCity | 24 mi | 0.7 |
| StanfordCity | 25 mi | 4.8 |
| LivingstonCity | 25 mi | 0.3 |
| MonticelloCity | 25 mi | 6.1 |
| Russell SpringsCity | 26 mi | 4.7 |
| JamestownCity | 27 mi | 3.7 |
| East BernstadtCensus-designated place | 28 mi | 2.1 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Science Hill, KY in?
- Science Hill is in Pulaski County, Kentucky.
- What is the population of Science Hill, KY?
- About 647 people live in Science Hill, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Science Hill?
- Nearby places include Somerset (5 mi), Ferguson (7.3 mi), Eubank (7.9 mi), Burnside (13 mi), Liberty (19 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023