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Catlettsburg, Kentucky

City · Population 1,725 · #158 in Kentucky
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Catlettsburg, Kentucky

Catlettsburg is a home rule-class city in and the county seat of Boyd County, Kentucky, United States. The population was 1,780 at the 2020 census.

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About Catlettsburg

Set in the northeastern part of Kentucky, Catlettsburg is a small town, home to 1,725 residents as of the latest Census estimates.

Officially, Catlettsburg is an incorporated city with its own municipal government. The community covers 1.33 square miles, giving it a balanced suburban layout with room to breathe at roughly 1,297 residents per square mile.

What Makes Catlettsburg Unique

  • The only place in America named Catlettsburg — a truly one-of-a-kind name among 32,000+ US communities.
  • Positioned in northeastern 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

  • Quiet streets and a slower rhythm — the kind of place people move to on purpose.
  • Housing dollars stretch further here than in the nearest metro.
  • Well connected: 3+ neighboring communities within 4 miles.

🎡 Fun Things to Do

  • Russell E. Compton Civic Center & Museum · Museum

Attractions mapped by the OpenStreetMap community.

🏞️ Parks & Outdoors in Catlettsburg

Parks mapped by the OpenStreetMap community · "reviews" opens each park's live Google reviews.

🏫 Schools in Catlettsburg

  • Catlettsburg Elementary School
  • Ponderosa Elementary School

Public schools, U.S. Dept. of Education (NCES) 2023–24 directory.

⚡ Quick Facts

TypeCity
Population (2024)1,725
Rank in state#158 of 418
Land area1.33 sq mi
Density1,297/sq mi
Coordinates38.4170, -82.6030

🗺️ Map of Catlettsburg