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Central City, Kentucky

Introduction to Central City, Kentucky

Central City, Kentucky, in Muhlenberg county, is located 33 miles S of Owensboro, Kentucky (center to center) and is 80 miles N of Nashville, Tennessee. The city has a population of 5,893.

Central City History

The Central City located in the state of Kentucky was incorporated in the year 1882, and was first established in the year 1826. At that time it was known as Morehead's Horse Mill. The city was originally a village that spread across an area of 200 acres. However, it has gradually developed into one of the large cities in Muhlenberg County. Much of the City's growth is because of her favorable location.

Central City and nearby Attractions

  • Jefferson Davis Monument State Historic Site
  • Barren River Imaginative Museum of Science
  • Kentucky Museum
  • Owensboro Museum of Fine Art
  • Lake Malone State Park

Things To Do In Central City

Tourists to the Central City, Kentucky can enjoy the facilities offered by the Lake Malone State Park, Ben Hawes State Park, and Pennyrile Forest State Resort Park. Visitors may also plan trips to the Janice Mason Art Museum, Barren River Imaginative Museum of Science, and International Bluegrass Music Museum. Every year the city organizes the Central City Music Festival in the month of September and Gospelfest in the month of August. The visitors can also enjoy these festivals along with the natives.

Central City Transportation

Owensboro - Daviess County is one of the nearest airports to the city.

Central City Higher Education

Trinity Theological Seminary - Trinity College, Western Kentucky University, and the University of Evansville are the educational institutions that offer higher educational facilities.

High Points

Central City strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Kentucky):

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Comparative Profile of Central City, KY

Comparing Central City to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Kentucky (State):

Ratings range from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Male Share of the Population1010
Senior Citizens75
Age of the Population76
Racial Diversity57
Well-Paid Single Men47
Children Under 5 Years Old22
Female Share of the Population11

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Portion of People Married57
Average Household Size47

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
People in Middle Class or Better24
People Above Poverty24
Median Family Income24
College Educated Adults14

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Working at Home89
Short Commute Times66
Walking and Biking to Work36
Public Transportation Use23

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Affordability of Rents109
Affordability of Property Taxes108
People Living Alone86
Seasonal and Vacation Housing66
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals66
Housing Recently Built54

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