London, Kentucky
About London
Set in the southeastern part of Kentucky, London is a close-knit town counting 7,573 people who proudly call it home.
Officially, London is an incorporated city with its own municipal government. The community covers 12.67 square miles, giving it a balanced suburban layout with room to breathe at roughly 598 residents per square mile.
📰 London News Today
- Beatrice Brown "Netta" Williams Obituary (2026) - London, KY - House-Rawlings Funeral Home - London Legacy obituary · Aug 17
- Embattled London, Kentucky mayor removed from ballot Louisville Public Media · Jun 25
- London Ky Mobile Homes For Rent Toimihenkilöliitto Erto · Aug 10
- London, KY Man Arrested for Domestic Violence and Child Abuse ClayCoNews · Aug 13
- Embattled London mayor resigns after KY appeals court reinstates his removal from office Kentucky Lantern · Jul 10
Live headlines via Google News — updates through the day.
What Makes London Unique
- One of 5 places in the US named London — but the Kentucky one has a character all its own.
- Positioned in southeastern 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
- The sweet spot: real amenities without big-city congestion.
- Local businesses and schools anchored by a stable resident base of 7,573.
- Well connected: 3+ neighboring communities within 13 miles.
📍 Neighborhoods in London
Click a neighborhood to see it on the map.
🍽️ Where to Eat in London
- Fiesta Mexicana — mexican
- Koi Express — japanese
- Mi Casa #2 — mexican
- Pizza Hut — pizza
- Starbucks — coffee shop (café)
- Big Boy — burger
- Cheddar's — american
- Dino's
- El Dorados
- Golden Corral — american
Local spots mapped by the OpenStreetMap community.
🎡 Fun Things to Do
- McHargue's Mill · Museum
- Treetop Adventure · Attraction
Attractions mapped by the OpenStreetMap community.
🏞️ Parks & Outdoors in London
- Levi Jackson Wilderness Road Park reviews ★
- London Wellness Park reviews ★
- Whitley Branch Veterans Park reviews ★
Parks mapped by the OpenStreetMap community · "reviews" opens each park's live Google reviews.
🏫 Schools in London
- Bush Elementary School
- Camp Ground Elementary School
- Cold Hill Elementary School
- Colony Elementary School
- Johnson Elementary School
- Laurel County Day Treatment
- London Elementary School
- McDaniel Learning Center
- North Laurel High School
- North Laurel Middle School
- South Laurel High School
- South Laurel Middle School
- Sublimity Elementary School
- Wyan-Pine Grove Elementary
Public schools, U.S. Dept. of Education (NCES) 2023–24 directory.
🏥 Hospitals & Healthcare
- Saint Joseph London ★★★ (3/5 CMS rating) · 24/7 ER
Medicare-registered hospitals with official CMS star ratings.