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Wurtland, KY
City in Greenup County, Kentucky.
Population
1,154
Land area
1.8sq mi
People per sq mi
653
ZIP codes
0
Wurtland and its ZIP codes
Wurtland at a glance
- Wurtland is about 5.7 times as dense as Kentucky as a whole.
- The median household income is $60,972, 4% below the Kentucky median of $63,726.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $95,000 (54% below Kentucky) and median rent is $917 a month.
Local data for Wurtland, KY
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Wurtland, KY, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$60,972
Poverty rate
24.5%
Median home value
$95,000
Median rent
$917/mo
Homeownership
77.8%
Bachelor's or higher
16.3%
Median age
44.0
Average commute
23.5 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Irish Americans (68), German Americans (61), Scottish Americans (13).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Greenup County. PPP loans are for Wurtland.
Unemployment rate
5.7%
Sep 2026, +0.2 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$48,156
7,006 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$54,155
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$258M
FY 2026, $7,165 per person
How people get to work
Wurtland, KY, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone86.1%
- Carpooled8.1%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked1.8%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.0%
- Worked from home4.0%
Average one-way commute: 23.5 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Wurtland, KY, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: heat wave
Storm events since 1996
511
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
320
2.1% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
85° / 23°F
46.7 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone1 historic places
Cities near Wurtland
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| WorthingtonCity | 2.5 mi | 1.1 |
| RacelandCity | 2.8 mi | 2.5 |
| GreenupCity | 3 mi | 2.1 |
| Hanging Rock, OHVillage | 3.3 mi | 0.6 |
| FlatwoodsCity | 3.6 mi | 3.6 |
| RussellCity | 5.2 mi | 3.8 |
| Franklin Furnace, OHCensus-designated place | 5.5 mi | 2.4 |
| BellefonteCity | 6.2 mi | 0.9 |
| Ironton, OHCity | 6.2 mi | 4.5 |
| WestwoodCensus-designated place | 7.2 mi | 3.7 |
| IronvilleCensus-designated place | 7.7 mi | 0.8 |
| Coal Grove, OHVillage | 8.4 mi | 1.9 |
| AshlandCity | 9.4 mi | 10.7 |
| CannonsburgCensus-designated place | 12 mi | 1.7 |
| CatlettsburgCity | 13 mi | 1.3 |
| Wheelersburg, OHCensus-designated place | 13 mi | 5.8 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Wurtland, KY in?
- Wurtland is in Greenup County, Kentucky.
- What is the population of Wurtland, KY?
- About 1,154 people live in Wurtland, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Wurtland?
- Nearby places include Worthington (2.5 mi), Raceland (2.8 mi), Greenup (3 mi), Hanging Rock, OH (3.3 mi), Flatwoods (3.6 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023