West Point, Kentucky

About West Point

Set in the central part of Kentucky, West Point is a tiny community with an estimated population of 909.

Officially, West Point is an incorporated city with its own municipal government. The community covers 2.66 square miles, giving it wide-open spaces and a spread-out, rural feel at roughly 342 residents per square mile.

📰 West Point News Today

• Michael Thomas Phillips "Felix" Obituary Jul 17, 2026 Newcomer Kentuckiana · Jul 17
• ‘I Couldn’t Be Happier’: Birthday Vibes for West Point Thoroughbreds at the Kentucky Oaks americasbestracing.net · Jul 5
• Rifle Set to Begin GARC Championships Saturday at Army West Point ukathletics.com · Feb 27
• West Point, Kentucky celebrates their small town with the River Days Festival WDRB · Sep 19
• Kentucky sixth district students honored at service academy sendoff ceremony WKYT · Jun 13

Live headlines via Google News — updates through the day.

What Makes West Point Unique

• One of 13 places in the US named West Point — but the Kentucky one has a character all its own.
• Part of the fabric of Kentucky — one of 555 recognized communities statewide.

Why People Love It Here

• A tight community feel that bigger cities can't replicate.
• Housing dollars stretch further here than in the nearest metro.
• Well connected: 3+ neighboring communities within 8 miles.

🍽️ Where to Eat in West Point

• Jeff's Burger Shack
• West Point Station Bar and Grill — breakfast

Local spots mapped by the OpenStreetMap community.

🎡 Fun Things to Do

• Caboose Car · Attraction
• West Point History Museum · Museum

Attractions mapped by the OpenStreetMap community.

🏞️ Parks & Outdoors in West Point

• Fort Duffield Park and Historic Site reviews ★
• Jefferson Memorial Forest · Nature reserve reviews ★
• Kulmer Beach Reserve reviews ★
• Medora Park reviews ★
• Veterans Memorial Park reviews ★

Parks mapped by the OpenStreetMap community · "reviews" opens each park's live Google reviews.

🏫 Schools in West Point

• Nichols Elementary

Public schools, U.S. Dept. of Education (NCES) 2023–24 directory.

⚡ Quick Facts

🗺️ Map of West Point

🏘️ Nearby Communities