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Eddyville, Kentucky

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Population in 2022: 2,429 (0% urban, 100% rural).
Population change since 2000: +3.4%
 
Males: 1,708  (70.3%)
Females: 721  (29.7%)
Median resident age:

36.0 years
Kentucky median age:

39.4 years

Zip codes: 42038, 42055, 42445.

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Estimated median household income in 2022: $36,951 (it was $28,472 in 2000)
Eddyville:

$36,951
KY:

$59,341

Estimated per capita income in 2022: $20,300 (it was $14,591 in 2000)

Eddyville city income, earnings, and wages data

Estimated median house or condo value in 2022: $180,219 (it was $77,300 in 2000)
Eddyville:

$180,219
KY:

$196,300

Mean prices in 2022: all housing units: $172,023; detached houses: $179,469; mobile homes: $39,333

Median gross rent in 2022: $672.

March 2022 cost of living index in Eddyville: 82.7 (low, U.S. average is 100)
Percentage of residents living in poverty in 2022: 18.8%
(14.5% for White Non-Hispanic residents, 4.8% for Black residents, 100.0% for Hispanic or Latino residents, 43.2% for two or more races residents)
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  • Races in Eddyville, KY (2022)
    • 2,21179.3%White alone
    • 32611.7%Black alone
    • 1264.5%Hispanic
    • 802.9%Two or more races
    • 230.8%Asian alone
    • 70.3%Other race alone

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According to our research of Kentucky and other state lists, there were 27 registered sex offenders living in Eddyville, Kentucky as of April 27, 2024.
The ratio of all residents to sex offenders in Eddyville is 96 to 1.


Crime rates in Eddyville by year

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2010

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2015

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2018

2019

2020

2021

2022
Murders
(per 100,000)		0
(0.0)		0
(0.0)		0
(0.0)		0
(0.0)		0
(0.0)		0
(0.0)		0
(0.0)		0
(0.0)		0
(0.0)		0
(0.0)		0
(0.0)		0
(0.0)		0
(0.0)		0
(0.0)
Rapes
(per 100,000)		0
(0.0)		0
(0.0)		0
(0.0)		0
(0.0)		0
(0.0)		0
(0.0)		0
(0.0)		0
(0.0)		0
(0.0)		0
(0.0)		0
(0.0)		0
(0.0)		0
(0.0)		0
(0.0)
Robberies
(per 100,000)		0
(0.0)		0
(0.0)		0
(0.0)		0
(0.0)		0
(0.0)		0
(0.0)		0
(0.0)		0
(0.0)		0
(0.0)		0
(0.0)		0
(0.0)		0
(0.0)		0
(0.0)		0
(0.0)
Assaults
(per 100,000)		0
(0.0)		0
(0.0)		1
(38.9)		0
(0.0)		0
(0.0)		0
(0.0)		0
(0.0)		0
(0.0)		0
(0.0)		2
(77.9)		0
(0.0)		1
(39.3)		0
(0.0)		1
(43.0)
Burglaries
(per 100,000)		6
(247.6)		4
(156.6)		4
(155.5)		5
(195.4)		6
(232.7)		8
(302.8)		8
(305.0)		8
(309.8)		6
(233.0)		7
(272.5)		2
(79.2)		0
(0.0)		7
(274.6)		1
(43.0)
Thefts
(per 100,000)		39
(1,610)		25
(978.9)		23
(894.2)		45
(1,758)		22
(853.4)		30
(1,136)		30
(1,144)		21
(813.3)		30
(1,165)		33
(1,285)		30
(1,188)		15
(589.6)		12
(470.8)		10
(430.5)
Auto thefts
(per 100,000)		1
(41.3)		2
(78.3)		2
(77.8)		1
(39.1)		0
(0.0)		0
(0.0)		1
(38.1)		1
(38.7)		0
(0.0)		2
(77.9)		1
(39.6)		1
(39.3)		1
(39.2)		1
(43.0)
Arson
(per 100,000)		0
(0.0)		0
(0.0)		0
(0.0)		0
(0.0)		0
(0.0)		0
(0.0)		0
(0.0)		0
(0.0)		0
(0.0)		0
(0.0)		0
(0.0)		0
(0.0)		0
(0.0)		0
(0.0)
City-Data.com crime index85.056.460.787.150.466.670.157.362.992.356.234.641.232.3

The City-Data.com crime index weighs serious crimes and violent crimes more heavily. Higher means more crime, U.S. average is 246.1. It adjusts for the number of visitors and daily workers commuting into cities.

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City-data.com crime index in Eddyville, KY

Crime rate in Eddyville detailed stats: murders, rapes, robberies, assaults, burglaries, thefts, arson

Full-time law enforcement employees in 2021, including police officers: 3 (3 officers - 2 male; 1 female).
Officers per 1,000 residents here:

1.18
Kentucky average:

1.89
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Ancestries: English (34.8%), American (9.1%), European (7.6%), Scotch-Irish (5.3%), Irish (5.0%), German (2.6%).

Current Local Time: CST time zone

Incorporated on 01/06/1812

Elevation: 496 feet

Land area: 6.69 square miles.

Population density: 363 people per square mile   (very low).

Eddyville, Kentucky map

109 residents are foreign born (3.2% Latin America, 0.4% Asia).

This city:

3.9%
Kentucky:

4.1%

Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units with mortgages in 2022: $1,289 (0.7%)
Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units with no mortgage in 2022: $1,219 (0.7%)

Nearest city with pop. 50,000+: Clarksville, TN (53.4 miles , pop. 103,455).

Nearest city with pop. 200,000+: Metropolitan Government, TN (96.6 miles , pop. 569,891).

Nearest city with pop. 1,000,000+: Chicago, IL (329.9 miles , pop. 2,896,016).

Nearest cities:

Kuttawa, KY (1.7 miles ),
Southeast Lyon, KY (2.5 miles ),
Dycusburg, KY (2.9 miles),
Fredonia, KY (3.0 miles ),
Grand Rivers, KY (3.2 miles ),
Princeton, KY (3.2 miles ),
Southwest Lyon, KY (3.4 miles),
Crayne, KY (3.6 miles)

Latitude: 37.08 N, Longitude: 88.07 W

Area code: 270

Distribution of median household income in Eddyville, KY in 2022
Distribution of house value in Eddyville, KY in 2022
Eddyville satellite photo by USGS

Single-family new house construction building permits:

  • 2022: 4 buildings, average cost: $137,800
  • 2021: 6 buildings, average cost: $352,800
  • 2020: 7 buildings, average cost: $142,900
  • 2019: 5 buildings, average cost: $179,200
  • 2018: 7 buildings, average cost: $128,900
  • 2017: 2 buildings, average cost: $137,500
  • 2016: 7 buildings, average cost: $221,600
  • 2015: 7 buildings, average cost: $222,900
  • 2014: 2 buildings, average cost: $87,500
  • 2013: 2 buildings, average cost: $141,500
  • 2012: 2 buildings, average cost: $187,500
  • 2011: 4 buildings, average cost: $167,500
  • 2010: 6 buildings, average cost: $86,700
  • 2009: 2 buildings, average cost: $178,000
  • 2008: 5 buildings, average cost: $128,400
  • 2007: 15 buildings, average cost: $86,300
  • 2006: 9 buildings, average cost: $143,300
  • 2005: 10 buildings, average cost: $124,300
  • 2004: 8 buildings, average cost: $102,900
  • 2003: 9 buildings, average cost: $114,600
  • 2002: 8 buildings, average cost: $116,300
  • 2001: 3 buildings, average cost: $77,300
  • 2000: 4 buildings, average cost: $68,000
  • 1999: 5 buildings, average cost: $87,100
  • 1998: 5 buildings, average cost: $93,000
  • 1997: 4 buildings, average cost: $97,600
Number of permits per 10,000 Eddyville, KY residents
Average permit cost in Eddyville, KY
Unemployment in December 2023:
Here:

4.0%
Kentucky:

3.8%
Population change in the 1990s: +404 (+20.8%).
Most common industries in Eddyville, KY (%)
Both Males Females
Most common industries in 2000
  • Public administration (13.0%)
  • Educational services (10.2%)
  • Construction (8.3%)
  • Health care (5.8%)
  • Accommodation & food services (5.0%)
  • Chemicals (3.9%)
  • Food (3.6%)
Most common industries for males in 2000
  • Construction (12.6%)
  • Public administration (12.6%)
  • Educational services (6.2%)
  • Chemicals (6.2%)
  • Mining, quarrying, oil & gas extraction (5.2%)
  • Professional, scientific, technical services (3.7%)
  • Real estate & rental & leasing (3.4%)
Most common industries for females in 2000
  • Educational services (14.4%)
  • Public administration (13.4%)
  • Health care (11.2%)
  • Accommodation & food services (7.0%)
  • Administrative & support & waste management services (4.8%)
  • Food (4.5%)
  • Construction (3.8%)
Most common occupations in Eddyville, KY (%)
Both Males Females
Most common occupations in 2000
  • Retail sales workers, except cashiers (5.2%)
  • Law enforcement workers, including supervisors (5.2%)
  • Sales representatives, services, wholesale and manufacturing (4.5%)
  • Other production occupations, including supervisors (4.5%)
  • Other management occupations, except farmers and farm managers (4.5%)
  • Cooks and food preparation workers (3.9%)
  • Other office and administrative support workers, including supervisors (3.9%)
Most common occupations for males in 2000
  • Law enforcement workers, including supervisors (8.9%)
  • Sales representatives, services, wholesale and manufacturing (8.0%)
  • Other management occupations, except farmers and farm managers (5.2%)
  • Other production occupations, including supervisors (4.6%)
  • Vehicle and mobile equipment mechanics, installers, and repairers (4.3%)
  • Driver/sales workers and truck drivers (4.0%)
  • Building and grounds cleaning and maintenance occupations (3.4%)
Most common occupations for females in 2000
  • Preschool, kindergarten, elementary, and middle school teachers (7.7%)
  • Cooks and food preparation workers (7.3%)
  • Retail sales workers, except cashiers (7.0%)
  • Secretaries and administrative assistants (6.1%)
  • Other office and administrative support workers, including supervisors (5.8%)
  • Bookkeeping, accounting, and auditing clerks (5.4%)
  • Other production occupations, including supervisors (4.5%)

Average climate in Eddyville, Kentucky

Based on data reported by over 4,000 weather stations

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Eddyville, Kentucky environmental map by EPA

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Air pollution and air quality trends
(lower is better)
AQI NO2 SO2 Ozone
Air Quality Index

Air Quality Index (AQI) level in 2011 was 59.9. This is better than average.

City:

59.9
U.S.:

72.6
Nitrogen Dioxide Level

Nitrogen Dioxide (NO2) [ppb] level in 2007 was 1.91. This is significantly better than average. Closest monitor was 10.5 miles away from the city center.

City:

1.91
U.S.:

5.11
Sulfur Dioxide Level

Sulfur Dioxide (SO2) [ppb] level in 2011 was 1.30. This is about average. Closest monitor was 10.5 miles away from the city center.

City:

1.30
U.S.:

1.51
Ozone Level

Ozone [ppb] level in 2011 was 37.2. This is about average. Closest monitor was 12.8 miles away from the city center.

City:

37.2
U.S.:

33.3

Tornado activity:

Eddyville-area historical tornado activity is slightly above Kentucky state average. It is 60% greater than the overall U.S. average.

On 3/4/1964, a category F4 (max. wind speeds 207-260 mph) tornado 15.6 miles away from the Eddyville city center killed 3 people and injured 24 people and caused between $50,000 and $500,000 in damages.

On 4/3/1968, a category F4 tornado 24.4 miles away from the city center killed 2 people and injured 30 people and caused between $500,000 and $5,000,000 in damages.

Earthquake activity:

Eddyville-area historical earthquake activity is significantly above Kentucky state average. It is 271% greater than the overall U.S. average.

On 4/18/2008 at 09:36:59, a magnitude 5.4 (5.1 MB, 4.8 MS, 5.4 MW, 5.2 MW, Class: Moderate, Intensity: VI - VII) earthquake occurred 95.4 miles away from Eddyville center
On 4/18/2008 at 09:36:59, a magnitude 5.2 (5.2 MW, Depth: 8.9 mi) earthquake occurred 95.3 miles away from Eddyville center
On 6/18/2002 at 17:37:15, a magnitude 5.0 (4.3 MB, 4.6 MW, 5.0 LG) earthquake occurred 64.7 miles away from the city center
On 9/26/1990 at 13:18:51, a magnitude 5.0 (4.7 MB, 4.8 LG, 5.0 LG, Depth: 7.7 mi) earthquake occurred 81.0 miles away from Eddyville center
On 6/10/1987 at 23:48:54, a magnitude 5.1 (4.9 MB, 4.4 MS, 4.6 MS, 5.1 LG) earthquake occurred 120.8 miles away from the city center
On 5/4/1991 at 01:18:54, a magnitude 5.0 (4.4 MB, 4.6 LG, 5.0 LG, Depth: 3.1 mi) earthquake occurred 103.5 miles away from the city center
Magnitude types: regional Lg-wave magnitude (LG), body-wave magnitude (MB), surface-wave magnitude (MS), moment magnitude (MW)

Natural disasters:

The number of natural disasters in Lyon County (11) is smaller than the US average (15).
Major Disasters (Presidential) Declared: 8
Emergencies Declared: 2

Causes of natural disasters: Floods: 5, Storms: 4, Winter Storms: 4, Mudslides: 2, Tornadoes: 2, Blizzard: 1, Hurricane: 1, Landslide: 1, Snow: 1, Snowstorm: 1, Tropical Depression: 1, Wind: 1, Other: 1 (Note: some incidents may be assigned to more than one category).
Eddyville topographic map

Hospitals and medical centers near Eddyville:

  • CHRISTIAN CARE CENTER OF KUTTAWA, LLC (Nursing Home, about 3 miles away; KUTTAWA, KY)
  • FMC - KUTTAWA DIALYSIS (Dialysis Facility, about 3 miles away; KUTTAWA, KY)
  • RIVER'S BEND RETIREMENT COMMUNITY (Nursing Home, about 4 miles away; KUTTAWA, KY)
  • PRINCETON HEALTH AND REHAB CENTER, INC (Nursing Home, about 10 miles away; PRINCETON, KY)
  • PRINCETON HEALTH CARE MANOR (Nursing Home, about 10 miles away; PRINCETON, KY)
  • CALDWELL COUNTY DIALYSIS (Dialysis Facility, about 11 miles away; PRINCETON, KY)
  • LIVINGSTON HOSPITAL AND HEALTHCARE SERVICES (Home Health Center, about 16 miles away; SALEM, KY)

Colleges/universities with over 2000 students nearest to Eddyville:

  • West Kentucky Community and Technical College (about 33 miles; Paducah, KY; Full-time enrollment: 4,107)
  • Hopkinsville Community College (about 35 miles; Hopkinsville, KY; FT enrollment: 2,269)
  • Murray State University (about 36 miles; Murray, KY; FT enrollment: 8,930)
  • Madisonville Community College (about 37 miles; Madisonville, KY; FT enrollment: 2,082)
  • Austin Peay State University (about 55 miles; Clarksville, TN; FT enrollment: 8,621)
  • University of Southern Indiana (about 65 miles; Evansville, IN; FT enrollment: 9,532)
  • The University of Tennessee-Martin (about 68 miles; Martin, TN; FT enrollment: 7,013)

Public high school in Eddyville:

  • LYON COUNTY HIGH SCHOOL (Location: 209 FAIRVIEW AVE, Grades: 9-12)

Public elementary/middle schools in Eddyville:

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Library in Eddyville:

  • LYON COUNTY PUBLIC LIBRARY (Operating income: $350,918; Location: 261 COMMERCE STREET; 25,907 books; 902 audio materials; 1,561 video materials; 48 state licensed databases; 42 print serial subscriptions)

Points of interest:

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Notable locations in Eddyville: Eddyville Fire Department (A), Lyon County Ambulance Service (B). Display/hide their locations on the map

Cemeteries: Crab Creek Cemetery (1), Rolling Hills Cemetery (2). Display/hide their locations on the map

Creeks: Lick Creek (A), Hammond Creek (B). Display/hide their locations on the map

Tourist attractions: Eddyville Fun Park (Amusement & Theme Parks; 59 Funway Drive) (1), Venture River Water Park (Amusement & Theme Parks; 90 Funway Drive) (2). Display/hide their approximate locations on the map

Hotels: Eddy Bay Lodging (75 Forest Glen Drive) (1), Country Hearth Inn (120 Funway Drive) (2), Regency Inn (USHighway 62 West) (3), Country Hearth Inn - Eddyville (120 Funway Dr) (4), Eddy Creek Marina Resort LLC (7612 State Route 93 South) (5). Display/hide their approximate locations on the map

Birthplace of: Forrest Pogue - Soilder, Ty Rogers - College basketball player (Western Kentucky Hilltoppers).

Lyon County has a predicted average indoor radon screening level between 2 and 4 pCi/L (pico curies per liter) - Moderate Potential

Drinking water stations with addresses in Eddyville and their reported violations in the past:

EDDYVILLE WATER DEPARTMENT (Population served: 3,677, Surface water):
Past health violations:
  • MCL, Monthly (TCR) - In JAN-2008, Contaminant: Coliform. Follow-up actions: St Public Notif requested (MAR-25-2008), St Formal NOV issued (MAR-25-2008), St Public Notif received (MAR-25-2008), St Compliance achieved (MAY-01-2008)
KENTUCKY STATE PENITENTIARY (Population served: 1,000, Surface water):
Past health violations:
  • MCL, Monthly (TCR) - In OCT-2012, Contaminant: Coliform. Follow-up actions: St Public Notif requested (DEC-12-2012), St Formal NOV issued (DEC-12-2012), St Public Notif received (JAN-07-2013), St Compliance achieved (MAR-28-2013)
  • MCL, Average - Between JUL-2010 and SEP-2010, Contaminant: Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5). Follow-up actions: St Public Notif requested (NOV-01-2010), St Formal NOV issued (NOV-01-2010), St Public Notif received (DEC-06-2010), St Compliance achieved (FEB-11-2011)
  • MCL, Average - Between APR-2010 and JUN-2010, Contaminant: Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5). Follow-up actions: St Public Notif requested (JUL-29-2010), St Formal NOV issued (JUL-29-2010), St Public Notif received (SEP-10-2010), St Compliance achieved (FEB-11-2011)
  • MCL, Average - Between JAN-2010 and MAR-2010, Contaminant: Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5). Follow-up actions: St Public Notif received (FEB-28-2010), St Public Notif requested (APR-30-2010), St Formal NOV issued (APR-30-2010), St Compliance achieved (FEB-11-2011)
Past monitoring violations:
  • Treatment Technique Precursor Removal - Between JAN-2009 and MAR-2009, Contaminant: CARBON, TOTAL. Follow-up actions: St Public Notif requested (MAY-11-2009), St Formal NOV issued (MAY-11-2009), St Public Notif received (JUN-03-2009), St Compliance achieved (OCT-29-2009)
  • Monthly Turbidity Exceed (Enhanced SWTR) - In MAR-2008, Contaminant: IESWTR. Follow-up actions: St Compliance achieved (APR-25-2008), St Public Notif requested (MAY-05-2008), St Formal NOV issued (MAY-05-2008), St Public Notif received (JUN-23-2009)
  • Monitoring and Reporting (DBP) - Between OCT-2007 and DEC-2007, Contaminant: CARBON, TOTAL. Follow-up actions: St Public Notif requested (DEC-04-2007), St Formal NOV issued (DEC-04-2007), St Compliance achieved (MAY-29-2008), St Public Notif received (MAY-29-2008)
  • Follow-up Or Routine LCR Tap M/R - In OCT-01-2005, Contaminant: Lead and Copper Rule. Follow-up actions: St Public Notif requested (FEB-08-2008), St Formal NOV issued (FEB-08-2008), St Public Notif received (FEB-08-2008), St Compliance achieved (AUG-07-2008)
  • Follow-up Or Routine LCR Tap M/R - In JAN-01-2004, Contaminant: Lead and Copper Rule. Follow-up actions: St Compliance achieved (JUN-27-2005), St Public Notif received (JUN-29-2005)
  • 2 routine major monitoring violations
  • 4 minor monitoring violations
EDDY CREEK MARINA RESORT LLC (Population served: 330, Groundwater):
Past monitoring violations:
  • Monitoring of Treatment (SWTR-Unfilt/GWR) - In APR-2011, Contaminant: GROUNDWATER RULE. Follow-up actions: St Public Notif requested (JUN-06-2011), St Formal NOV issued (JUN-06-2011), St Compliance achieved (JUL-28-2011), St Public Notif received (DEC-06-2011)
  • 4 minor monitoring violations
Average household size:
This city:

2.1 people
Kentucky:

2.5 people

Percentage of family households:
This city:

59.2%
Whole state:

66.9%

Percentage of households with unmarried partners:
This city:

3.8%
Whole state:

6.4%


Likely homosexual households (counted as self-reported same-sex unmarried-partner households)
  • Lesbian couples: 0.1% of all households
  • Gay men: 0.0% of all households
861 people in state prisons in 2010
814 people in state prisons in 2000

Banks with branches in Eddyville (2011 data):

  • Fifth Third Bank: Eddyville Branch at 418 Newman Circle, branch established on 1958/06/09. Info updated 2009/10/05: Bank assets: $114,540.4 mil, Deposits: $89,689.1 mil, headquarters in Cincinnati, OH, positive income, Commercial Lending Specialization, 1378 total offices, Holding Company: Fifth Third Bancorp
  • Branch Banking and Trust Company: Eddyville Branch at 31 Outlet Avenue, branch established on 1990/10/05. Info updated 2010/03/29: Bank assets: $168,867.6 mil, Deposits: $127,549.5 mil, headquarters in Winston Salem, NC, positive income, Commercial Lending Specialization, 1793 total offices, Holding Company: Bb&T Corporation
  • Fredonia Valley Bank: Lyon County Branch at 226 Commerce Street, branch established on 2001/01/01. Info updated 2010/06/07: Bank assets: $74.0 mil, Deposits: $56.0 mil, headquarters in Fredonia, KY, positive income, Consumer Lending Specialization, 2 total offices, Holding Company: Fredonia Valley Bancorp, Inc.

For population 15 years and over in Eddyville:

Marital status in Eddyville, KY
  • Never married: 42.8%
  • Now married: 27.3%
  • Separated: 2.1%
  • Widowed: 10.6%
  • Divorced: 17.3%

For population 25 years and over in Eddyville:

  • High school or higher: 88.7%
  • Bachelor's degree or higher: 12.0%
  • Graduate or professional degree: 5.7%
  • Unemployed: 7.7%
  • Mean travel time to work (commute): 16.7 minutes
Educational Attainment in 2022
School Enrollment by Level of School in 2022
Education Gini index (Inequality in education)
Here:

7.9
Kentucky average:

11.7

Travel time (in minutes) to work in 2022
Means of transportation to work in 2022 - Eddyville
Presidential Elections Results

Graphs represent county-level data. Detailed 2008 Election Results

Religion statistics for Eddyville, KY (based on Lyon County data)

Religions Adherents in 2010
Religions Adherents - Change between 2000 and 2010
ReligionAdherentsCongregations
Evangelical Protestant4,20921
Mainline Protestant1,0416
Catholic1131
Other1-
None2,950-
Source: Clifford Grammich, Kirk Hadaway, Richard Houseal, Dale E.Jones, Alexei Krindatch, Richie Stanley and Richard H.Taylor. 2012. 2010 U.S.Religion Census: Religious Congregations & Membership Study. Association of Statisticians of American Religious Bodies. Jones, Dale E., et al. 2002. Congregations and Membership in the United States 2000. Nashville, TN: Glenmary Research Center. Graphs represent county-level data

Food Environment Statistics:

Number of grocery stores: 1
Lyon County:

1.21 / 10,000 pop.
Kentucky:

2.19 / 10,000 pop.
Number of convenience stores (no gas): 1
This county:

1.21 / 10,000 pop.
Kentucky:

0.74 / 10,000 pop.
Number of convenience stores (with gas): 4
This county:

4.85 / 10,000 pop.
Kentucky:

4.36 / 10,000 pop.
Number of full-service restaurants: 8
This county:

9.70 / 10,000 pop.
State:

5.74 / 10,000 pop.
Adult diabetes rate:
Lyon County:

11.8%
Kentucky:

11.0%
Adult obesity rate:
This county:

32.0%
Kentucky:

30.0%
Low-income preschool obesity rate:
Lyon County:

19.8%
Kentucky:

15.9%

Health and Nutrition:

Healthy diet rate:
Here:

49.4%
Kentucky:

49.9%

Average overall health of teeth and gums:
Eddyville:

46.2%
Kentucky:

47.0%

Average BMI:
Eddyville:

28.5
Kentucky:

28.6

People feeling badly about themselves:
Eddyville:

18.2%
Kentucky:

21.0%

People not drinking alcohol at all:
Eddyville:

6.6%
Kentucky:

10.1%

Average hours sleeping at night:
Eddyville:

6.7
Kentucky:

6.8

Overweight people:
Eddyville:

26.7%
Kentucky:

33.8%

General health condition:
This city:

59.6%
Kentucky:

56.8%

Average condition of hearing:
Eddyville:

80.5%
Kentucky:

78.9%

More about Health and Nutrition of Eddyville, KY Residents
Local government employment and payroll (March 2022)
Function Full-time employees Monthly full-time payroll Average yearly full-time wage Part-time employees Monthly part-time payroll
Water Supply 3$8,720$34,8800$0
Police Protection - Officers 3$13,392$53,5680$0
Sewerage 3$8,720$34,8800$0
Streets and Highways 3$9,823$39,2920$0
Financial Administration 2$6,944$41,6641$1,683
Other Government Administration 0$0 7$2,867
Firefighters 0$0 1$750
Totals for Government 14$47,598$40,7989$5,300

Eddyville government finances - Expenditure in 2017 (per resident):

  • Current Operations - Central Staff Services: $457,000 ($188.14)
    Police Protection: $396,000 ($163.03)
    Water Utilities: $354,000 ($145.74)
    Sewerage: $332,000 ($136.68)
    Regular Highways: $234,000 ($96.34)
    Solid Waste Management: $203,000 ($83.57)
    Local Fire Protection: $106,000 ($43.64)
    Parks and Recreation: $48,000 ($19.76)
    Miscellaneous Commercial Activities - Other: $13,000 ($5.35)
  • General - Interest on Debt: $43,000 ($17.70)
  • Other Capital Outlay - Sewerage: $1,522,000 ($626.60)
    Local Fire Protection: $467,000 ($192.26)
    Regular Highways: $50,000 ($20.58)
    Central Staff Services: $9,000 ($3.71)
    Water Utilities: $6,000 ($2.47)
    Police Protection: $4,000 ($1.65)
  • Total Salaries and Wages: $709,000 ($291.89)
  • Water Utilities - Interest on Debt: $73,000 ($30.05)

Eddyville government finances - Revenue in 2017 (per resident):

  • Charges - Sewerage: $558,000 ($229.72)
    Solid Waste Management: $258,000 ($106.22)
    Other: $41,000 ($16.88)
    Parks and Recreation: $20,000 ($8.23)
  • Miscellaneous - Interest Earnings: $26,000 ($10.70)
    Sale of Property: $6,000 ($2.47)
  • Revenue - Water Utilities: $791,000 ($325.65)
  • State Intergovernmental - Sewerage: $140,000 ($57.64)
    Other: $105,000 ($43.23)
    Highways: $52,000 ($21.41)
  • Tax - Individual Income: $631,000 ($259.78)
    Property: $449,000 ($184.85)
    Insurance Premiums Sales: $231,000 ($95.10)
    Other Selective Sales: $134,000 ($55.17)
    Public Utilities Sales: $111,000 ($45.70)
    Alcoholic Beverage License: $98,000 ($40.35)
    Occupation and Business License - Other: $31,000 ($12.76)
    Other License: $9,000 ($3.71)

Eddyville government finances - Debt in 2017 (per resident):

  • Long Term Debt - Outstanding Unspecified Public Purpose: $4,104,000 ($1689.58)
    Beginning Outstanding - Unspecified Public Purpose: $4,095,000 ($1685.88)
    Issue, Unspecified Public Purpose: $1,842,000 ($758.34)
    Retired Unspecified Public Purpose: $1,833,000 ($754.63)

Eddyville government finances - Cash and Securities in 2017 (per resident):

  • Other Funds - Cash and Securities: $1,590,000 ($654.59)
  • Sinking Funds - Cash and Securities: $491,000 ($202.14)
Businesses in Eddyville, KY
NameCountNameCount
Ace Hardware1McDonald's1
DressBarn1Pizza Hut1
Dressbarn1Subway1
FedEx1U-Haul1
H&R Block1UPS1
Hardee's1

Strongest AM radio stations in Eddyville:

  • WWLK (900 AM; 1 kW; EDDYVILLE, KY; Owner: TILENT, INC.)
  • WCBL (1290 AM; 5 kW; BENTON, KY; Owner: JIM W. FREELAND)
  • WPAD (1560 AM; 10 kW; PADUCAH, KY; Owner: BRISTOL BROADCASTING COMPANY, INC.)
  • WSM (650 AM; 50 kW; NASHVILLE, TN; Owner: GAYLORD ENTERTAINMENT COMPANY)
  • WKDA (1200 AM; 50 kW; NASHVILLE, TN; Owner: RADIO NASHVILLE, INC.)
  • WNQM (1300 AM; 50 kW; NASHVILLE, TN; Owner: WNQM. INC.)
  • WAMB (1160 AM; 50 kW; DONELSON, TN; Owner: GREAT SOUTHERN BROADCASTING COMPANY, INC.)
  • WLAC (1510 AM; 50 kW; NASHVILLE, TN; Owner: CAPSTAR TX LIMITED PARTNERSHIP)
  • WDDD (810 AM; 10 kW; JOHNSTON CITY, IL; Owner: CLEAR CHANNEL BROADCASTING LICENSES, INC.)
  • WCRV (640 AM; 50 kW; COLLIERVILLE, TN; Owner: BOTT BROADCASTING COMPANY/TENNESSEE)
  • WHAS (840 AM; 50 kW; LOUISVILLE, KY; Owner: CLEAR CHANNEL BROADCASTING LICENSES, INC.)
  • WKDZ (1110 AM; daytime; 1 kW; CADIZ, KY; Owner: HAM BROADCASTING COMPANY, INC.)
  • WRKY (1130 AM; 2 kW; MURRAY, KY; Owner: FOREVER COMMUNICATIONS INC)

Strongest FM radio stations in Eddyville:

  • WCCK (95.7 FM; CALVERT CITY, KY; Owner: JIM W. FREELAND DBA FREELAND BROADCASTING)
  • WVVR (100.3 FM; HOPKINSVILLE, KY; Owner: SAGA COMMUNICATIONS OF TUCKESSEE, LLC)
  • WKYQ (93.3 FM; PADUCAH, KY; Owner: BRISTOL BROADCASTING COMPANY, INC.)
  • WDDJ (96.9 FM; PADUCAH, KY; Owner: BRISTOL BROADCASTING COMPANY, INC.)
  • WMJL-FM (102.7 FM; MARION, KY; Owner: JOEMYERS PRODUCTIONS, INC.)
  • WRIK-FM (98.3 FM; METROPOLIS, IL; Owner: SUN MEDIA, INC.)
  • WAVJ (104.9 FM; PRINCETON, KY; Owner: CALDWELL COUNTY CBC, INC.)
  • WVHM (90.5 FM; BENTON, KY; Owner: HEARTLAND MINISTRIES, INC.)
  • WLIE-FM (94.3 FM; GOLCONDA, IL; Owner: FOREVER COMMUNICATIONS INC)
  • WAAJ (89.7 FM; BENTON, KY; Owner: HEARTLAND MINISTRIES, INC.)
  • WZZL (106.7 FM; REIDLAND, KY; Owner: W. RUSSELL WITHERS, JR.)
  • WCBL-FM (99.1 FM; BENTON, KY; Owner: JIM W. FREELAND)
  • WKDZ-FM (106.5 FM; CADIZ, KY; Owner: HAM BROADCASTING COMPANY, INC.)

TV broadcast stations around Eddyville:

  • WDKA (Channel 49; PADUCAH, KY; Owner: WDKA ACQUISITION CORPORATION)
  • WKMA-TV (Channel 35; MADISONVILLE, KY; Owner: KENTUCKY AUTHORITY FOR EDUCATIONAL TV)
  • WPSD-TV (Channel 6; PADUCAH, KY; Owner: WPSD-TV, LLC)
  • WAZE-TV (Channel 19; MADISONVILLE, KY; Owner: SOUTH CENTRAL COMMUNICATIONS CORP.)
Eddyville fatal accident statistics for 1975 - 2021
Fatal road traffic accident statistics for 1975 - 2021
See more detailed statistics of Eddyville fatal car crashes and road traffic accidents for 1975 - 2021 here
  • National Bridge Inventory (NBI) Statistics
  • 56Number of bridges
  • 577ft / 176mTotal length
  • $4,527,000Total costs
  • 259,027Total average daily traffic
  • 80,798Total average daily truck traffic
New bridges in Eddyville, KY - historical statistics
  • New bridges - historical statistics
  • 11920-1929
  • 31930-1939
  • 11950-1959
  • 141960-1969
  • 281970-1979
  • 11980-1989
  • 61990-1999
  • 22010-2019
See full National Bridge Inventory statistics for Eddyville, KY

FCC Registered Antenna Towers:

51 (See the full list of FCC Registered Antenna Towers in Eddyville)

FCC Registered Broadcast Land Mobile Towers:

7
  • Ky 373 .4 Mi N Of Us 62 Jct (Lat: 37.089222 Lon: -88.101417), Call Sign: KRW374,
    Assigned Frequencies: 47.1400 MHz, 47.2200 MHz, Grant Date: 11/30/2023, Expiration Date: 02/21/2034, Registrant: Kytc-Warehouse, !239 Wilkinson Blvd., Frankfort, KY 40622, Phone: (502) 782-8995, Fax: (502) 564-3825, Email:

  • Fairview Ave & Watertank (Lat: 37.097556 Lon: -88.074194), Call Sign: WNFR807,
    Assigned Frequencies: 451.175 MHz, Grant Date: 01/25/1996, Expiration Date: 02/19/2001, Cancellation Date: 04/22/2001, Registrant: City Of Princeton, Pennyrile Emergency Assistance Ctr, Princeton, KY 42445, Phone: (502) 365-7860

  • 4710 Hwy 62 E (Lat: 37.103944 Lon: -88.014750), Type: Tank, Structure height: 34 m, Overall height: 40 m, Call Sign: WPLD311,
    Assigned Frequencies: 453.650 MHz, Grant Date: 01/10/2012, Expiration Date: 03/18/2022, Cancellation Date: 05/21/2022, Certifier: George Crady, Registrant: Federal Licensing Inc, 1588 Fairfield Rd, Gettysburg, PA 17325, Phone: (717) 334-9262, Fax: (717) 334-6440

  • Lat: 37.092278 Lon: -88.086694, Call Sign: WPOY345,
    Assigned Frequencies: 159.780 MHz, Grant Date: 08/11/2014, Expiration Date: 08/31/2024, Certifier: Sean Brehm, Registrant: Ewa, 2121 Cooperative Way, Herndon, VA 20171, Phone: (703) 797-5125, Email:

  • Lat: 37.064306 Lon: -88.070611, Call Sign: WRMX935,
    Assigned Frequencies: 451.187 MHz, 456.237 MHz, 452.787 MHz, 452.187 MHz, 456.537 MHz, Grant Date: 06/22/2021, Expiration Date: 06/22/2031, Certifier: Nick Gibson, Registrant: Washington Radio Reports, Gettysburg, PA 17325, Phone: (717) 334-0668, Fax: (717) 334-6440, Email:

  • Lat: 37.090722 Lon: -88.058111, Call Sign: WRWD688,
    Assigned Frequencies: 464.456 MHz, 469.456 MHz, Grant Date: 02/09/2023, Expiration Date: 02/09/2033, Certifier: Charlie Montelongo, Registrant: Master Meter Inc., 101 Regency Parkway, Mansfield, TX 76063-5093, Phone: (817) 842-8000, Fax: (817) 842-8030, Email:

  • Lat: 37.102972 Lon: -88.017028, Call Sign: WRXZ896,
    Assigned Frequencies: 452.087 MHz, 452.287 MHz, 457.087 MHz, Grant Date: 07/15/2023, Expiration Date: 07/15/2033, Certifier: Seyma Ozturk, Registrant: Bearcom, 4009 Distribution Drive, Bldg 200, Garland, TX 75041, Phone: (800) 458-9887, Email:


FCC Registered Microwave Towers:

3
  • EDDYVILLE, 246 Kingsbridge Rd (Lat: 37.087944 Lon: -88.041556), Type: Tower, Structure height: 122.5 m, Call Sign: WPJB995,
    Assigned Frequencies: 6004.50 MHz, 6093.45 MHz, 6063.80 MHz, 6034.15 MHz, Grant Date: 01/26/2021, Expiration Date: 02/01/2031, Certifier: John T Scott Iii, Registrant: Verizon Wireless, 5055 North Point Pkwy, Np2ne Network Engineering, Alpharetta, GA 30022, Phone: (770) 797-1070, Fax: (678) 259-1319, Email:

  • Various Locations (Lat: 37.089472 Lon: -88.086667), Overall height: 6.1 m, Call Sign: WPNI428,
    Assigned Frequencies: 956.343 MHz, Grant Date: 01/06/2023, Expiration Date: 03/20/2033, Registrant: Keller And Heckman LLP, 1001 G Street Nw, Suite 500 West, Washington, DC 20001, Phone: (202) 434-4100, Fax: (202) 434-4646, Email:

  • EDDYVILLE TW, 2846 Ky-93 (Lat: 37.062222 Lon: -88.046722), Type: Ltower, Structure height: 30.5 m, Call Sign: WRKB871, Licensee ID: L02272086,
    Assigned Frequencies: 11645.0 MHz, 11645.0 MHz, 11645.0 MHz, 11645.0 MHz, 11645.0 MHz, 11645.0 MHz, 11645.0 MHz, 11645.0 MHz, 11645.0 MHz, 11245.0 MHz... (+8 more), Grant Date: 12/08/2020, Expiration Date: 12/08/2030, Certifier: Dave Bernardi, Registrant: Zito Media Communications LLC, 106 Steerbrook Road, Coudersport, PA 16915, Phone: (814) 260-9588, Email:


FCC Registered Paging Towers:

2
  • 480 Us Highway 62 East (Lat: 37.090028 Lon: -88.079722), Overall height: 19.5 m, Call Sign: KNKP407,
    Assigned Frequencies: 72.7200 MHz, Grant Date: 04/19/1999, Expiration Date: 04/01/2009, Cancellation Date: 04/22/2005, Registrant: Law Offices Of Hill & Welch, 1330 New Hampshire Ave., Nw #113, Washington, DC 20036, Phone: (202) 775-0070

  • On State Hwy. 93, 5.63 Kms Se Of (Lat: 37.062250 Lon: -88.047222), Structure height: 36.6 m, Call Sign: KNKP407,
    Assigned Frequencies: 158.100 MHz, Grant Date: 04/19/1999, Expiration Date: 04/01/2009, Cancellation Date: 04/22/2005, Registrant: Law Offices Of Hill & Welch, 1330 New Hampshire Ave., Nw #113, Washington, DC 20036, Phone: (202) 775-0070


FCC Registered Amateur Radio Licenses:

37 (See the full list of FCC Registered Amateur Radio Licenses in Eddyville)

FAA Registered Aircraft:

8 (See the full list of FAA Registered Aircraft in Eddyville)

2005 - 2018 National Fire Incident Reporting System (NFIRS) incidents

    Fire incident distribution by year According to the data from the years 2005 - 2018 the average number of fires per year is 13. The highest number of reported fires - 34 took place in 2009, and the least - 1 in 2006. The data has a rising trend.
    Fire incident types in Eddyville, KY When looking into fire subcategories, the most reports belonged to: Structure Fires (39.5%), and Outside Fires (39.5%).

    • Fire incident types reported to NFIRS in Eddyville, KY
    • 7039.5%Structure Fires
    • 7039.5%Outside Fires
    • 3519.8%Mobile Property/Vehicle Fires
    • 21.1%Other
See full National Fire Incident Reporting System statistics for Eddyville, KY

Fire-safe hotels and motels in Eddyville, Kentucky:

  • Holiday Hills Resort, Rt 1, Eddyville, Kentucky 42038 , Phone: (270) 388-7236
  • Twin Tiki Motel, Hwy 62 & 641, Eddyville, Kentucky 42038 , Phone: (270) 388-2281
All 2 fire-safe hotels and motels in Eddyville, Kentucky
Most common first names in Eddyville, KY among deceased individuals
NameCountLived (average)
James5576.4 years
Mary4677.1 years
William4072.9 years
Robert3872.1 years
John2876.9 years
Charles2174.8 years
George1675.4 years
Paul1566.7 years
Thomas1573.9 years
Frank1478.8 years
Most common last names in Eddyville, KY among deceased individuals
Last nameCountLived (average)
Gray4275.9 years
Oliver3680.3 years
Jones2179.2 years
Barnett1877.3 years
Hall1871.5 years
Riley1779.7 years
Ramey1771.3 years
Thompson1776.8 years
Smith1674.4 years
Martin1572.2 years
Houses and condos Apartments
Most commonly used house heating fuel in houses and condos in Eddyville, KY
  • 59.7%Utility gas
  • 35.0%Electricity
  • 5.3%Bottled, tank, or LP gas
Most commonly used house heating fuel in apartments in Eddyville, KY
  • 58.8%Electricity
  • 36.2%Utility gas
  • 3.5%Bottled, tank, or LP gas
  • 1.5%Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.


Eddyville compared to Kentucky state average:

  • Median household income below state average.
  • Unemployed percentage below state average.
  • Black race population percentage above state average.
  • Length of stay since moving in above state average.
  • Institutionalized population percentage significantly above state average.
  • Percentage of population with a bachelor's degree or higher below state average.

Eddyville on our top lists:

  • #59 on the list of "Top 101 cities with the largest percentage of people in state prisons (population 1,000+)"
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