BurkesvilleKentucky
Burkesville is a home rule-class city in Cumberland County, Kentucky, in the United States. Nestled among the rolling foothills of Appalachia and bordered by the Cumberland River to the south and east, it is the seat of its county.
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About Burkesville
Burkesville, KY is a small town located in southern Kentucky, home to 1,386 residents as of the latest Census estimates.
Officially, Burkesville is an incorporated city with its own municipal government. The community covers 2.57 square miles, giving it a balanced suburban layout with room to breathe at roughly 539 residents per square mile.
What Makes Burkesville Unique
- The only place in America named Burkesville — a truly one-of-a-kind name among 32,000+ US communities.
- Positioned in southern Kentucky, convenient to the region's corridors and crossings.
- Part of the fabric of Kentucky — one of 555 recognized communities statewide.
Why People Love It Here
- Small-town pace of life: less traffic, more community, and neighbors who wave.
- Housing dollars stretch further here than in the nearest metro.
- Well connected: 3+ neighboring communities within 19 miles.
🍽️ Where to Eat in Burkesville
Local spots mapped by the OpenStreetMap community · click a restaurant to read or write reviews.
🏞️ Parks & Outdoors in Burkesville
Parks mapped by the OpenStreetMap community · "reviews" opens each park's live Google reviews.
🏫 Schools in Burkesville
- Cumberland County Elementary School
- Cumberland County High School
- Cumberland County Middle School
Public schools, U.S. Dept. of Education (NCES) 2023–24 directory.
🏥 Hospitals & Healthcare
- Cumberland County Hospital · 24/7 ER · Critical Access Hospitals
Medicare-registered hospitals with official CMS star ratings.