About Leitchfield
Set in the central part of Kentucky, Leitchfield is a close-knit town with an estimated population of 6,895.
Leitchfield holds the status of an incorporated city with its own municipal government. The community covers 10.76 square miles, giving it a balanced suburban layout with room to breathe at roughly 641 residents per square mile.
📰 Leitchfield News Today
Live headlines via Google News — updates through the day.
What Makes Leitchfield Unique
- The only place in America named Leitchfield — a truly one-of-a-kind name among 32,000+ US communities.
- Part of the fabric of Kentucky — one of 555 recognized communities statewide.
Why People Love It Here
- Big enough for services and schools, small enough to feel like home.
- Local businesses and schools anchored by a stable resident base of 6,895.
- Well connected: 3+ neighboring communities within 13 miles.
🍽️ Where to Eat in Leitchfield
- El Patron Mexican Grill — mexican
- Farmers Feedmill — american
- Huddle House — american
- Sandy's Restaurant — american
- Yamato Japanese Steak House — japanese
Local spots mapped by the OpenStreetMap community.
🎡 Fun Things to Do
- Leitchfield Aquatic Center · Water park
Attractions mapped by the OpenStreetMap community.
🏞️ Parks & Outdoors in Leitchfield
Parks mapped by the OpenStreetMap community · "reviews" opens each park's live Google reviews.
🏫 Schools in Leitchfield
- Ben Johnson Elementary School
- Grayson Co. Alternative Education
- Grayson County Area Vocational Ed Center
- Grayson County High School
- Grayson County Middle School
- Grayson County Schools Preschool Center
- H W Wilkey Elementary School
- Oran P Lawler Elementary School
Public schools, U.S. Dept. of Education (NCES) 2023–24 directory.
🏥 Hospitals & Healthcare
- Owensboro Health Twin Lakes Medical Center ★★★ (3/5 CMS rating) · 24/7 ER
Medicare-registered hospitals with official CMS star ratings.