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Guthrie, Kentucky

City · Population 1,362 · #182 in Kentucky
Guthrie, Kentucky

Guthrie is a home rule-class city in Todd County, Kentucky, in the United States. The population was 1,330 at the 2020 census..

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About Guthrie

Set in the southwestern part of Kentucky, Guthrie is a small town counting 1,362 people who proudly call it home.

Officially, Guthrie is an incorporated city with its own municipal government. The community covers 2.35 square miles, giving it a balanced suburban layout with room to breathe at roughly 580 residents per square mile.

What Makes Guthrie 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

  • 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 8 miles.

🍽️ Where to Eat in Guthrie

  • American Cafe
  • Godfather's Pizza — pizza

Local spots mapped by the OpenStreetMap community.

🎡 Fun Things to Do

  • Guthrie Transportation Museum · Museum

Attractions mapped by the OpenStreetMap community.

🏫 Schools in Guthrie

  • South Todd Elementary School

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

⚡ Quick Facts

TypeCity
Population (2024)1,362
Rank in state#182 of 418
Land area2.35 sq mi
Density580/sq mi
Coordinates36.6486, -87.1648

🗺️ Map of Guthrie