About Phelps
Phelps is a small unincorporated community in eastern Kentucky.
Officially, Phelps is a census-designated place — a real, named community that residents call home, governed at the county level. The community covers 7.99 square miles.
📰 Phelps News Today
- David Hurley Obituary | Jones & West Funeral Home | Phelps, KY Tribute Archive · Aug 13
- Obituary for Justin Howard (JJ) Justice Jones & West Funeral Home · May 29
- KSP trooper demoted after hitting suspect, telling him to kill himself | Exclusive - The Courier-Journal The Courier-Journal · Aug 11
- Barbara Ann Jones Obituary Jul 1, 2026 - Stotts-Phelps-McQueary Funeral Home Stotts-Phelps-McQueary Funeral Home · Jul 1
- Jamie Phelps Obituary - Shepherdsville, KY Dignity Memorial · Jan 19
Live headlines via Google News — updates through the day.
What Makes Phelps Unique
- An unincorporated community — no city hall of its own, which often means lower local taxes and county-managed services.
- Positioned in eastern 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 8 miles.
🍽️ Where to Eat in Phelps
- Wooden Horse Grill
Local spots mapped by the OpenStreetMap community.
🏞️ Parks & Outdoors in Phelps
Parks mapped by the OpenStreetMap community · "reviews" opens each park's live Google reviews.
🏫 Schools in Phelps
- Phelps High School
Public schools, U.S. Dept. of Education (NCES) 2023–24 directory.
⚡ Quick Facts
StateKentucky
TypeCDP
Population (2024)—
Land area7.99 sq mi
Coordinates37.5091, -82.1606