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Summersville, KY
Census-designated place in Green County, Kentucky.
Population
592
Land area
2.9sq mi
People per sq mi
205
ZIP codes
0
Summersville and its ZIP codes
Summersville at a glance
- Summersville is 78% denser than Kentucky as a whole.
- The median household income is $75,444, 18% above the Kentucky median of $63,726.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $96,800 (53% below Kentucky) and median rent is $706 a month.
Local data for Summersville, KY
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Summersville, KY, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$75,444
Poverty rate
20.9%
Median home value
$96,800
Median rent
$706/mo
Homeownership
71.1%
Bachelor's or higher
15.7%
Median age
22.5
Average commute
14.5 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Scottish Americans (46), German Americans (39), Irish Americans (10).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Green County. PPP loans are for Summersville.
Unemployment rate
4.9%
Sep 2026, +0.1 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$45,420
1,900 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$46,405
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$72.6M
FY 2026, $6,540 per person
How people get to work
Summersville, KY, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone79.1%
- Carpooled13.1%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked0.0%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.0%
- Worked from home7.8%
Average one-way commute: 14.5 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Summersville, KY, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Very Low
Top: hail
Storm events since 1996
220
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
5
0.1% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
88° / 26°F
51.7 inches of rain a year
Cities near Summersville
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| GreensburgCity | 5.5 mi | 2 |
| CampbellsvilleCity | 9.9 mi | 7.6 |
| MagnoliaCensus-designated place | 14 mi | 2 |
| HardyvilleCensus-designated place | 15 mi | 0.6 |
| BuffaloCensus-designated place | 15 mi | 1.2 |
| RaywickCity | 17 mi | 0.9 |
| HodgenvilleCity | 19 mi | 2.3 |
| MunfordvilleCity | 20 mi | 2.2 |
| BonnievilleCity | 20 mi | 0.6 |
| St. MaryCity | 21 mi | 0.8 |
| New HopeCensus-designated place | 21 mi | 0.6 |
| ColumbiaCity | 21 mi | 4.9 |
| HisevilleCensus-designated place | 22 mi | 0.7 |
| UptonCity | 22 mi | 1.4 |
| Horse CaveCity | 22 mi | 3.1 |
| LorettoCity | 23 mi | 3.2 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Summersville, KY in?
- Summersville is in Green County, Kentucky.
- What is the population of Summersville, KY?
- About 592 people live in Summersville, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Summersville?
- Nearby places include Greensburg (5.5 mi), Campbellsville (9.9 mi), Magnolia (14 mi), Hardyville (15 mi), Buffalo (15 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023