Eddyville, Kentucky
City · Population 2,332 · #130 in Kentucky
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About Eddyville
Eddyville, KY is a small town located in southwestern Kentucky, home to 2,332 residents as of the latest Census estimates.
Officially, Eddyville is an incorporated city with its own municipal government. The community covers 6.93 square miles, giving it wide-open spaces and a spread-out, rural feel at roughly 337 residents per square mile.
📰 Eddyville News Today
- IL man accused of physically, sexually abusing woman at Eddyville campground WPSD Local 6 · Aug 13
- Lyon County Sheriff’s Office responds to weather-related damage in Eddyville, Ky. KFVS12 · Jul 9
- Brett P. Haas Obituary Feb 26, 2026 Nordike Funeral Home · Feb 26
- Obituary information for Katie Lee Terry Milner & Orr Funeral Home · Apr 2
- Former employee of Kentucky State Penitentiary arrested, charged with rape WKYT · Jul 29
Live headlines via Google News — updates through the day.
What Makes Eddyville Unique
- Positioned in southwestern 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 11 miles.
📍 Neighborhoods in Eddyville
Click a neighborhood to see it on the map.
🍽️ Where to Eat in Eddyville
- Pizza Hut — pizza
- Willow Pond — american
- Los Agaves Mexican Restaurant — mexican
Local spots mapped by the OpenStreetMap community.
🎡 Fun Things to Do
- Venture River · Water park
Attractions mapped by the OpenStreetMap community.
🏞️ Parks & Outdoors in Eddyville
- Mineral Mound State Park reviews ★
- Cannon Spring Public Use Area reviews ★
- Eddy Creek Recreational Area reviews ★
Parks mapped by the OpenStreetMap community · "reviews" opens each park's live Google reviews.
🏫 Schools in Eddyville
- Eddyville Education Center
- Lyon County Elementary School
- Lyon County High School
- Lyon County Middle School
Public schools, U.S. Dept. of Education (NCES) 2023–24 directory.
⚡ Quick Facts
StateKentucky
TypeCity
Population (2024)2,332
Rank in state#130 of 418
Land area6.93 sq mi
Density337/sq mi
Coordinates37.0774, -88.0749