Fountain Run, Kentucky
City · Population 219 · #371 in Kentucky
About Fountain Run
Fountain Run is a tiny community in southern Kentucky with an estimated population of 219.
Officially, Fountain Run is an incorporated city with its own municipal government. The community covers 1.32 square miles, giving it wide-open spaces and a spread-out, rural feel at roughly 166 residents per square mile.
📰 Fountain Run News Today
- Kentucky family mourns loss of 24- year-old who died in motorcycle accident WBKO · Aug 13
- Obituary for Kenneth Simmons Goad Funeral Home · Apr 30
- Family is the heart of Downing Cattle Company Kentucky Living · Jun 5
- Dakota Dixon "Chigger" Lee Obituary | Yokley-Trible Funeral Home | Tompkinsville, KY Tribute Archive · Aug 12
- Fountain Run man arrested on vehicle theft, drug charges WBKO · Apr 27
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What Makes Fountain Run Unique
- The only place in America named Fountain Run — 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
- 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 15 miles.
🏞️ Parks & Outdoors in Fountain Run
- Barren River Lake State Resort Park reviews ★
Parks mapped by the OpenStreetMap community · "reviews" opens each park's live Google reviews.
🏫 Schools in Fountain Run
- Austin Tracy Elementary School
Public schools, U.S. Dept. of Education (NCES) 2023–24 directory.
⚡ Quick Facts
StateKentucky
TypeCity
Population (2024)219
Rank in state#371 of 418
Land area1.32 sq mi
Density166/sq mi
Coordinates36.7261, -85.9562