PhelpsKentucky
Phelps is a census-designated place (CDP) in Pike County, Kentucky, United States. As of the 2020 census, Phelps had a population of 760.
Intro: Wikipedia
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.
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
Local spots mapped by the OpenStreetMap community · click a restaurant to read or write reviews.
🏞️ Parks & Outdoors in Phelps
Parks mapped by the OpenStreetMap community · "reviews" opens each park's live Google reviews.
🏫 Schools in Phelps
Public schools, U.S. Dept. of Education (NCES) 2023–24 directory.