Vanceburg, Kentucky
City · Population 1,385 · #180 in Kentucky
About Vanceburg
Vanceburg, KY is a small town located in northeastern Kentucky with an estimated population of 1,385.
Vanceburg holds the status of an incorporated city with its own municipal government. The community covers 1.45 square miles, giving it a balanced suburban layout with room to breathe at roughly 955 residents per square mile.
📰 Vanceburg News Today
- Douglas E. Applegate Obituary (2026) - Vanceburg, KY - Gaydos Funeral Home Legacy obituary · Aug 18
- Rep. Thomas Massie Campaigns in Vanceburg, Kentucky - c-span.org c-span.org · May 18
- Body recovered from Ohio River in Vanceburg identified WSAZ · May 9
- Lewis County man killed in multi-vehicle crash WKYT · Jul 8
- Massie finishes Republican Primary run with barbecue dinner WOWK 13 News · May 18
Live headlines via Google News — updates through the day.
What Makes Vanceburg Unique
- The only place in America named Vanceburg — a truly one-of-a-kind name among 32,000+ US communities.
- Positioned in northeastern 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.
- Cost of living typically runs below the big-metro average.
- Well connected: 3+ neighboring communities within 12 miles.
🍽️ Where to Eat in Vanceburg
- The Carter House — steak house
Local spots mapped by the OpenStreetMap community.
🎡 Fun Things to Do
- Lewis County Historical Society · Museum
- Depot Museum · Museum
Attractions mapped by the OpenStreetMap community.
🏞️ Parks & Outdoors in Vanceburg
Parks mapped by the OpenStreetMap community · "reviews" opens each park's live Google reviews.
🏫 Schools in Vanceburg
- Foster Meade Career & Technical Center
- Laurel Elementary School
- Lewis County Central Elementary School
- Lewis County High School
- Lewis County Middle School
Public schools, U.S. Dept. of Education (NCES) 2023–24 directory.
⚡ Quick Facts
StateKentucky
TypeCity
Population (2024)1,385
Rank in state#180 of 418
Land area1.45 sq mi
Density955/sq mi
Coordinates38.5945, -83.3236