Ekron, Kentucky
City · Population 169 · #386 in Kentucky
About Ekron
Ekron is a tiny community in central Kentucky, home to 169 residents as of the latest Census estimates.
Ekron holds the status of an incorporated city with its own municipal government. The community covers 0.16 square miles, giving it a balanced suburban layout with room to breathe at roughly 1,056 residents per square mile.
📰 Ekron News Today
- Vicki Ray Allen Obituary (2026) - Ekron, KY - Hager Funeral Home - Brandenburg Legacy obituary · Aug 12
- ‘Armed and dangerous’ man found dead after deadly Meade County shooting FOX 56 News · Nov 4
- Alleged armed suspect found dead after fatal shooting in Meade County WDRB · Nov 4
- Wilma Simmons, faithful Ky. Baptist servant, dies at 89 Kentucky Today · Apr 28
- KSP: Suspect found dead after woman fatally shot in Meade County WHAS11 · Nov 3
Live headlines via Google News — updates through the day.
What Makes Ekron Unique
- The only place in America named Ekron — a truly one-of-a-kind name among 32,000+ US communities.
- One of the smallest municipal footprints in the country at just 0.16 sq mi.
- 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.
- Cost of living typically runs below the big-metro average.
- Well connected: 3+ neighboring communities within 7 miles.
🏫 Schools in Ekron
- Ekron Elementary School
- Flaherty Elementary School
- Flaherty Primary School
Public schools, U.S. Dept. of Education (NCES) 2023–24 directory.
⚡ Quick Facts
StateKentucky
TypeCity
Population (2024)169
Rank in state#386 of 418
Land area0.16 sq mi
Density1,056/sq mi
Coordinates37.9303, -86.1764