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Kuttawa, Kentucky

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Population in 2022: 656 (0% urban, 100% rural).
Population change since 2000: +10.1%
 
Males: 277  (42.4%)
Females: 379  (57.6%)
Median resident age:

64.9 years
Kentucky median age:

39.4 years

Zip codes: 42055.

Estimated median household income in 2022: $58,218 (it was $45,357 in 2000)
Kuttawa:

$58,218
KY:

$59,341

Estimated per capita income in 2022: $27,876 (it was $21,355 in 2000)

Kuttawa city income, earnings, and wages data

Estimated median house or condo value in 2022: $284,690 (it was $103,000 in 2000)
Kuttawa:

$284,690
KY:

$196,300

Mean prices in 2022: all housing units: $249,849; detached houses: $246,473
March 2022 cost of living index in Kuttawa: 80.4 (low, U.S. average is 100)
Percentage of residents living in poverty in 2022: 11.5%
(13.3% for White Non-Hispanic residents, 6.9% for Black residents)

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  • Races in Kuttawa, KY (2022)
    • 51682.8%White alone
    • 589.3%Black alone
    • 406.4%Hispanic

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According to our research of Kentucky and other state lists, there were 6 registered sex offenders living in Kuttawa, Kentucky as of May 18, 2024.
The ratio of all residents to sex offenders in Kuttawa is 117 to 1.


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Ancestries: American (29.0%), English (25.3%), Irish (6.1%), German (4.4%), European (1.5%), Welsh (1.3%).

Current Local Time: CST time zone

Incorporated on 02/05/1872

Elevation: 466 feet

Land area: 1.94 square miles.

Population density: 338 people per square mile   (very low).

Kuttawa, Kentucky map

4 residents are foreign born

This city:

0.6%
Kentucky:

4.1%

Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units with mortgages in 2022: $1,996 (0.5%)
Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units with no mortgage in 2022: $1,474 (0.6%)

Nearest city with pop. 50,000+: Clarksville, TN (54.3 miles , pop. 103,455).

Nearest city with pop. 200,000+: Metropolitan Government, TN (97.4 miles , pop. 569,891).

Nearest city with pop. 1,000,000+: Chicago, IL (331.5 miles , pop. 2,896,016).

Nearest cities:

Eddyville, KY (1.7 miles ),
Southeast Lyon, KY (2.7 miles ),
Grand Rivers, KY (2.7 miles ),
Dycusburg, KY (2.8 miles),
Southwest Lyon, KY (3.1 miles),
Gilbertsville, KY (3.2 miles ),
Fredonia, KY (3.3 miles ),
Calvert City, KY (3.6 miles )

Latitude: 37.06 N, Longitude: 88.11 W

Area code commonly used in this area: 270

Distribution of median household income in Kuttawa, KY in 2022
Distribution of house value in Kuttawa, KY in 2022
Kuttawa satellite photo by USGS

Single-family new house construction building permits:

  • 2022: 2 buildings, average cost: $175,000
  • 2021: 4 buildings, average cost: $175,000
  • 2020: 3 buildings, average cost: $175,000
  • 2019: 3 buildings, average cost: $175,000
  • 2018: 3 buildings, average cost: $175,000
  • 2017: 3 buildings, average cost: $175,000
  • 2016: 3 buildings, average cost: $175,000
  • 2015: 2 buildings, average cost: $225,000
  • 2014: 1 building, cost: $250,000
  • 2013: 4 buildings, average cost: $133,800
  • 2012: 4 buildings, average cost: $127,500
  • 2011: 2 buildings, average cost: $215,000
  • 2010: 2 buildings, average cost: $300,000
  • 2007: 6 buildings, average cost: $233,300
  • 2006: 3 buildings, average cost: $250,000
  • 2005: 2 buildings, average cost: $225,000
  • 2004: 2 buildings, average cost: $225,000
  • 2003: 2 buildings, average cost: $225,000
  • 2002: 8 buildings, average cost: $95,700
  • 2001: 8 buildings, average cost: $95,700
  • 2000: 7 buildings, average cost: $95,700
  • 1999: 8 buildings, average cost: $95,700
  • 1998: 8 buildings, average cost: $95,700
  • 1997: 6 buildings, average cost: $87,200
Number of permits per 10,000 Kuttawa, KY residents
Average permit cost in Kuttawa, KY
Unemployment in December 2023:
Here:

4.0%
Kentucky:

3.8%
Population change in the 1990s: +54 (+10.0%).
Most common industries in Kuttawa, KY (%)
Both Males Females
Most common industries in 2000
  • Public administration (8.9%)
  • Chemicals (8.4%)
  • Health care (8.0%)
  • Construction (7.6%)
  • Professional, scientific, technical services (7.2%)
  • Educational services (6.8%)
  • Accommodation & food services (6.8%)
Most common industries for males in 2000
  • Construction (9.7%)
  • Chemicals (9.7%)
  • Public administration (9.7%)
  • Professional, scientific, technical services (9.1%)
  • Religious, grantmaking, civic, professional, similar organizations (7.3%)
  • Accommodation & food services (6.1%)
  • Machinery (5.5%)
Most common industries for females in 2000
  • Health care (22.2%)
  • Educational services (20.8%)
  • Accommodation & food services (8.3%)
  • Public administration (6.9%)
  • Chemicals (5.6%)
  • Arts, entertainment, recreation (4.2%)
  • Drugs, sundries, chemical & allied products merchant wholesalers (2.8%)
Most common occupations in Kuttawa, KY (%)
Both Males Females
Most common occupations in 2000
  • Other management occupations, except farmers and farm managers (7.6%)
  • Engineers (5.5%)
  • Retail sales workers, except cashiers (5.1%)
  • Material recording, scheduling, dispatching, and distributing workers (4.6%)
  • Other sales and related occupations, including supervisors (4.2%)
  • Cooks and food preparation workers (4.2%)
  • Bookkeeping, accounting, and auditing clerks (3.8%)
Most common occupations for males in 2000
  • Engineers (7.9%)
  • Retail sales workers, except cashiers (7.3%)
  • Material recording, scheduling, dispatching, and distributing workers (6.7%)
  • Cooks and food preparation workers (6.1%)
  • Religious workers (5.5%)
  • Laborers and material movers, hand (5.5%)
  • Other sales and related occupations, including supervisors (4.8%)
Most common occupations for females in 2000
  • Other management occupations, except farmers and farm managers (18.1%)
  • Bookkeeping, accounting, and auditing clerks (12.5%)
  • Other food preparation and serving workers, including supervisors (8.3%)
  • Other office and administrative support workers, including supervisors (8.3%)
  • Secretaries and administrative assistants (6.9%)
  • Other financial specialists (5.6%)
  • Life, physical, and social science technicians (4.2%)

Average climate in Kuttawa, Kentucky

Based on data reported by over 4,000 weather stations

Kuttawa, Kentucky average temperatures Kuttawa, Kentucky average precipitation Kuttawa, Kentucky humidity Kuttawa, Kentucky wind speed Kuttawa, Kentucky snowfall Kuttawa, Kentucky sunshine Kuttawa, Kentucky clear and cloudy days
Air pollution and air quality trends
(lower is better)
AQI NO2 SO2 Ozone
Air Quality Index

Air Quality Index (AQI) level in 2011 was 59.9. This is better than average.

City:

59.9
U.S.:

72.6
Nitrogen Dioxide Level

Nitrogen Dioxide (NO2) [ppb] level in 2007 was 1.91. This is significantly better than average. Closest monitor was 10.9 miles away from the city center.

City:

1.91
U.S.:

5.11
Sulfur Dioxide Level

Sulfur Dioxide (SO2) [ppb] level in 2011 was 1.30. This is about average. Closest monitor was 10.9 miles away from the city center.

City:

1.30
U.S.:

1.51
Ozone Level

Ozone [ppb] level in 2011 was 37.2. This is about average. Closest monitor was 12.2 miles away from the city center.

City:

37.2
U.S.:

33.3

Tornado activity:

Kuttawa-area historical tornado activity is slightly above Kentucky state average. It is 60% greater than the overall U.S. average.

On 3/4/1964, a category F4 (max. wind speeds 207-260 mph) tornado 13.3 miles away from the Kuttawa city center killed 3 people and injured 24 people and caused between $50,000 and $500,000 in damages.

On 4/3/1968, a category F4 tornado 27.0 miles away from the city center killed 2 people and injured 30 people and caused between $500,000 and $5,000,000 in damages.

Earthquake activity:

Kuttawa-area historical earthquake activity is significantly above Kentucky state average. It is 275% greater than the overall U.S. average.

On 4/18/2008 at 09:36:59, a magnitude 5.4 (5.1 MB, 4.8 MS, 5.4 MW, 5.2 MW, Class: Moderate, Intensity: VI - VII) earthquake occurred 97.2 miles away from the city center
On 4/18/2008 at 09:36:59, a magnitude 5.2 (5.2 MW, Depth: 8.9 mi) earthquake occurred 97.1 miles away from the city center
On 6/18/2002 at 17:37:15, a magnitude 5.0 (4.3 MB, 4.6 MW, 5.0 LG) earthquake occurred 66.7 miles away from Kuttawa center
On 9/26/1990 at 13:18:51, a magnitude 5.0 (4.7 MB, 4.8 LG, 5.0 LG, Depth: 7.7 mi) earthquake occurred 78.8 miles away from the city center
On 5/4/1991 at 01:18:54, a magnitude 5.0 (4.4 MB, 4.6 LG, 5.0 LG, Depth: 3.1 mi) earthquake occurred 100.7 miles away from Kuttawa center
On 6/10/1987 at 23:48:54, a magnitude 5.1 (4.9 MB, 4.4 MS, 4.6 MS, 5.1 LG) earthquake occurred 122.5 miles away from Kuttawa center
Magnitude types: regional Lg-wave magnitude (LG), body-wave magnitude (MB), surface-wave magnitude (MS), moment magnitude (MW)

Natural disasters:

The number of natural disasters in Lyon County (11) is smaller than the US average (15).
Major Disasters (Presidential) Declared: 8
Emergencies Declared: 2

Causes of natural disasters: Floods: 5, Storms: 4, Winter Storms: 4, Mudslides: 2, Tornadoes: 2, Blizzard: 1, Hurricane: 1, Landslide: 1, Snow: 1, Snowstorm: 1, Tropical Depression: 1, Wind: 1, Other: 1 (Note: some incidents may be assigned to more than one category).
Kuttawa topographic map

Hospitals and medical centers in Kuttawa:

  • CHRISTIAN CARE CENTER OF KUTTAWA, LLC (1253 LAKE BARKLEY DRIVE)
  • HILLTOP NH (LAKE BARKLEY DR BOX 188)
  • RIVER'S BEND RETIREMENT COMMUNITY (300 BEECH ST.)
  • FMC - KUTTAWA DIALYSIS (95 LAKESHORE DR., P.O BOX 309)

Colleges/universities with over 2000 students nearest to Kuttawa:

  • West Kentucky Community and Technical College (about 31 miles; Paducah, KY; Full-time enrollment: 4,107)
  • Murray State University (about 33 miles; Murray, KY; FT enrollment: 8,930)
  • Hopkinsville Community College (about 37 miles; Hopkinsville, KY; FT enrollment: 2,269)
  • Madisonville Community College (about 40 miles; Madisonville, KY; FT enrollment: 2,082)
  • Austin Peay State University (about 56 miles; Clarksville, TN; FT enrollment: 8,621)
  • The University of Tennessee-Martin (about 65 miles; Martin, TN; FT enrollment: 7,013)
  • University of Southern Indiana (about 68 miles; Evansville, IN; FT enrollment: 9,532)

Points of interest:

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Notable location: Kuttawa Fire Department (A). Display/hide its location on the map

Creek: Knob Creek (A). Display/hide its location on the map

Park in Kuttawa: Vista Ridge Park (1). Display/hide its location on the map

Tourist attractions: Lyon County Tourist Commission (82 Days Inn Drive), Hook Line & Sinker Fishing Guides (Tours & Charters; 1408 Lake Barkley Drive).

Hotels: Relax Inn (USHighway 62 West), Hampton Inn Kuttawa/Eddyville (62 Days Inn Drive), Days Inn (139 Days Inn Drive).

Birthplace of: William Johnson Stone - Politician, Buster Ross - Baseball player.

Lyon County has a predicted average indoor radon screening level between 2 and 4 pCi/L (pico curies per liter) - Moderate Potential

Drinking water stations with addresses in Kuttawa and their reported violations in the past:

LYON COUNTY WATER DISTRICT (Population served: 7,000, Purch surface water):
Past monitoring violations:
  • 3 minor monitoring violations
KUTTAWA WATER DEPARTMENT (Population served: 853, Surface water):
Past health violations:
  • MCL, Average - Between JUL-2011 and SEP-2011, Contaminant: TTHM. Follow-up actions: St Public Notif requested (NOV-03-2011), St Formal NOV issued (NOV-03-2011), St Public Notif received (DEC-12-2011), St Compliance achieved (FEB-08-2012)
  • MCL, Average - Between APR-2011 and JUN-2011, Contaminant: TTHM. Follow-up actions: St Public Notif requested (AUG-09-2011), St Formal NOV issued (AUG-09-2011), St Public Notif received (SEP-13-2011), St Compliance achieved (FEB-08-2012)
  • MCL, Average - Between JUL-2009 and SEP-2009, Contaminant: TTHM. Follow-up actions: St Public Notif requested (NOV-04-2009), St Formal NOV issued (NOV-04-2009), St Public Notif received (DEC-11-2009), St AO (w/penalty) issued (AUG-16-2010), St Compliance achieved (AUG-24-2010)
  • MCL, Average - Between JUL-2009 and SEP-2009, Contaminant: Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5). Follow-up actions: St Public Notif requested (NOV-30-2009), St Formal NOV issued (NOV-30-2009), St Public Notif received (DEC-11-2009), St Compliance achieved (NOV-24-2010)
  • MCL, Average - Between APR-2009 and JUN-2009, Contaminant: Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5). Follow-up actions: St Public Notif requested (AUG-06-2009), St Formal NOV issued (AUG-06-2009), St Public Notif received (SEP-15-2009), St AO (w/penalty) issued (AUG-16-2010), St Compliance achieved (AUG-24-2010)
  • MCL, Average - Between APR-2009 and JUN-2009, Contaminant: TTHM. Follow-up actions: St Public Notif requested (AUG-06-2009), St Formal NOV issued (AUG-06-2009), St Public Notif received (SEP-15-2009), St AO (w/penalty) issued (AUG-16-2010), St Compliance achieved (AUG-24-2010)
  • 8 other older health violations
Past monitoring violations:
  • Monitoring of Treatment (SWTR-Filter) - In JAN-2013. Follow-up actions: St Public Notif requested (MAR-16-2013), St Formal NOV issued (MAR-16-2013), St Compliance achieved (JUN-12-2013)
  • Monitoring, Turbidity (Enhanced SWTR) - In MAY-2011, Contaminant: IESWTR. Follow-up actions: St Public Notif requested (JUL-18-2011), St Formal NOV issued (JUL-18-2011), St Compliance achieved (SEP-01-2011), St Public Notif received (APR-02-2012)
  • Monitoring of Treatment (SWTR-Filter) - In MAY-2008. Follow-up actions: St Public Notif requested (JUL-27-2008), St Formal NOV issued (JUL-27-2008), St Compliance achieved (SEP-10-2008), St Public Notif received (MAY-07-2009)
  • Treatment Technique Precursor Removal - Between OCT-2006 and DEC-2006, Contaminant: CARBON, TOTAL. Follow-up actions: St Public Notif requested (FEB-14-2007), St Formal NOV issued (FEB-14-2007), St Public Notif received (2 times from MAR-23-2007 to MAR-27-2007), St Compliance achieved (JUN-28-2007)
  • One minor monitoring violation
BUZZARD ROCK RESORT AND MARINA (Population served: 150, Groundwater):
Past monitoring violations:
  • One minor monitoring violation
Average household size:
This city:

2.1 people
Kentucky:

2.5 people

Percentage of family households:
This city:

61.4%
Whole state:

66.9%

Percentage of households with unmarried partners:
This city:

5.2%
Whole state:

6.4%


Likely homosexual households (counted as self-reported same-sex unmarried-partner households)
  • Lesbian couples: 1.2% of all households
  • Gay men: 0.4% of all households
124 people in nursing facilities/skilled-nursing facilities in 2010
111 people in nursing homes in 2000

For population 15 years and over in Kuttawa:

Marital status in Kuttawa, KY
  • Never married: 12.6%
  • Now married: 51.5%
  • Separated: 0.5%
  • Widowed: 17.7%
  • Divorced: 17.6%

For population 25 years and over in Kuttawa:

  • High school or higher: 90.3%
  • Bachelor's degree or higher: 19.0%
  • Graduate or professional degree: 8.3%
  • Unemployed: 4.4%
  • Mean travel time to work (commute): 23.4 minutes
Educational Attainment in 2022
School Enrollment by Level of School in 2022
Education Gini index (Inequality in education)
Here:

9.6
Kentucky average:

11.7

Means of transportation to work in 2022 - Kuttawa
Presidential Elections Results

Graphs represent county-level data. Detailed 2008 Election Results

Religion statistics for Kuttawa, KY (based on Lyon County data)

Religions Adherents in 2010
Religions Adherents - Change between 2000 and 2010
ReligionAdherentsCongregations
Evangelical Protestant4,20921
Mainline Protestant1,0416
Catholic1131
Other1-
None2,950-
Source: Clifford Grammich, Kirk Hadaway, Richard Houseal, Dale E.Jones, Alexei Krindatch, Richie Stanley and Richard H.Taylor. 2012. 2010 U.S.Religion Census: Religious Congregations & Membership Study. Association of Statisticians of American Religious Bodies. Jones, Dale E., et al. 2002. Congregations and Membership in the United States 2000. Nashville, TN: Glenmary Research Center. Graphs represent county-level data

Food Environment Statistics:

Number of grocery stores: 1
This county:

1.21 / 10,000 pop.
Kentucky:

2.19 / 10,000 pop.
Number of convenience stores (no gas): 1
Lyon County:

1.21 / 10,000 pop.
State:

0.74 / 10,000 pop.
Number of convenience stores (with gas): 4
Lyon County:

4.85 / 10,000 pop.
State:

4.36 / 10,000 pop.
Number of full-service restaurants: 8
Lyon County:

9.70 / 10,000 pop.
Kentucky:

5.74 / 10,000 pop.
Adult diabetes rate:
Lyon County:

11.8%
Kentucky:

11.0%
Adult obesity rate:
Lyon County:

32.0%
Kentucky:

30.0%
Low-income preschool obesity rate:
This county:

19.8%
Kentucky:

15.9%

Health and Nutrition:

Healthy diet rate:
This city:

57.8%
State:

49.9%

Average overall health of teeth and gums:
Kuttawa:

56.9%
Kentucky:

47.0%

Average BMI:
Kuttawa:

28.4
State:

28.6

People feeling badly about themselves:
This city:

17.6%
Kentucky:

21.0%

People not drinking alcohol at all:
This city:

11.1%
Kentucky:

10.1%

Average hours sleeping at night:
This city:

7.0
Kentucky:

6.8

Overweight people:
Kuttawa:

36.9%
Kentucky:

33.8%

General health condition:
Kuttawa:

60.5%
Kentucky:

56.8%

Average condition of hearing:
Kuttawa:

76.9%
Kentucky:

78.9%

More about Health and Nutrition of Kuttawa, KY Residents
Local government employment and payroll (March 2022)
Function Full-time employees Monthly full-time payroll Average yearly full-time wage Part-time employees Monthly part-time payroll
Other and Unallocable 5$19,963$47,9113$2,872
Water Supply 1$5,142$61,7040$0
Other Government Administration 1$3,890$46,68011$19,883
Sewerage 1$5,193$62,3160$0
Financial Administration 0$0 1$4,127
Firefighters 0$0 35$4,174
Totals for Government 8$34,188$51,28250$31,056

Kuttawa government finances - Expenditure in 2017 (per resident):

  • Current Operations - Gas Utilities: $980,000 ($1493.90)
    Water Utilities: $413,000 ($629.57)
    Central Staff Services: $200,000 ($304.88)
    Parks and Recreation: $110,000 ($167.68)
    Local Fire Protection: $85,000 ($129.57)
    Regular Highways: $35,000 ($53.35)
    Financial Administration: $20,000 ($30.49)
    Miscellaneous Commercial Activities - Other: $1,000 ($1.52)
  • General - Interest on Debt: $1,000 ($1.52)
  • Total Salaries and Wages: $60,000 ($91.46)
  • Water Utilities - Interest on Debt: $19,000 ($28.96)

Kuttawa government finances - Revenue in 2017 (per resident):

  • Charges - Other: $20,000 ($30.49)
  • Local Intergovernmental - General Local Government Support: $49,000 ($74.70)
  • Miscellaneous - Donations From Private Sources: $100,000 ($152.44)
    Interest Earnings: $6,000 ($9.15)
    Rents: $6,000 ($9.15)
  • Revenue - Gas Utilities: $1,270,000 ($1935.98)
    Water Utilities: $415,000 ($632.62)
  • State Intergovernmental - General Local Government Support: $74,000 ($112.80)
  • Tax - Property: $191,000 ($291.16)
    Other Selective Sales: $103,000 ($157.01)
    Insurance Premiums Sales: $51,000 ($77.74)
    Public Utilities Sales: $25,000 ($38.11)

Kuttawa government finances - Debt in 2017 (per resident):

  • Long Term Debt - Beginning Outstanding - Public Debt for Private Purpose: $2,140,000 ($3262.20)
    Outstanding Nonguaranteed - Industrial Revenue: $2,070,000 ($3155.49)
    Beginning Outstanding - Unspecified Public Purpose: $564,000 ($859.76)
    Outstanding Unspecified Public Purpose: $451,000 ($687.50)
    Retired Unspecified Public Purpose: $113,000 ($172.26)
    Retired Nonguaranteed - Public Debt for Private Purpose: $70,000 ($106.71)

Kuttawa government finances - Cash and Securities in 2017 (per resident):

  • Other Funds - Cash and Securities: $2,500,000 ($3810.98)
  • Sinking Funds - Cash and Securities: $2,070,000 ($3155.49)
Businesses in Kuttawa, KY
NameCountNameCount
Days Inn1UPS1
Hilton1Wendy's1
Quiznos1

Strongest AM radio stations in Kuttawa:

  • WWLK (900 AM; 1 kW; EDDYVILLE, KY; Owner: TILENT, INC.)
  • WCBL (1290 AM; 5 kW; BENTON, KY; Owner: JIM W. FREELAND)
  • WPAD (1560 AM; 10 kW; PADUCAH, KY; Owner: BRISTOL BROADCASTING COMPANY, INC.)
  • WSM (650 AM; 50 kW; NASHVILLE, TN; Owner: GAYLORD ENTERTAINMENT COMPANY)
  • WKDA (1200 AM; 50 kW; NASHVILLE, TN; Owner: RADIO NASHVILLE, INC.)
  • WNQM (1300 AM; 50 kW; NASHVILLE, TN; Owner: WNQM. INC.)
  • WAMB (1160 AM; 50 kW; DONELSON, TN; Owner: GREAT SOUTHERN BROADCASTING COMPANY, INC.)
  • WLAC (1510 AM; 50 kW; NASHVILLE, TN; Owner: CAPSTAR TX LIMITED PARTNERSHIP)
  • WDDD (810 AM; 10 kW; JOHNSTON CITY, IL; Owner: CLEAR CHANNEL BROADCASTING LICENSES, INC.)
  • WCRV (640 AM; 50 kW; COLLIERVILLE, TN; Owner: BOTT BROADCASTING COMPANY/TENNESSEE)
  • WRKY (1130 AM; 2 kW; MURRAY, KY; Owner: FOREVER COMMUNICATIONS INC)
  • WKYX (570 AM; 1 kW; PADUCAH, KY; Owner: BRISTOL BROADCASTING COMPANY, INC.)
  • WHAS (840 AM; 50 kW; LOUISVILLE, KY; Owner: CLEAR CHANNEL BROADCASTING LICENSES, INC.)

Strongest FM radio stations in Kuttawa:

  • WCCK (95.7 FM; CALVERT CITY, KY; Owner: JIM W. FREELAND DBA FREELAND BROADCASTING)
  • WVVR (100.3 FM; HOPKINSVILLE, KY; Owner: SAGA COMMUNICATIONS OF TUCKESSEE, LLC)
  • WKYQ (93.3 FM; PADUCAH, KY; Owner: BRISTOL BROADCASTING COMPANY, INC.)
  • WDDJ (96.9 FM; PADUCAH, KY; Owner: BRISTOL BROADCASTING COMPANY, INC.)
  • WRIK-FM (98.3 FM; METROPOLIS, IL; Owner: SUN MEDIA, INC.)
  • WVHM (90.5 FM; BENTON, KY; Owner: HEARTLAND MINISTRIES, INC.)
  • WLIE-FM (94.3 FM; GOLCONDA, IL; Owner: FOREVER COMMUNICATIONS INC)
  • WMJL-FM (102.7 FM; MARION, KY; Owner: JOEMYERS PRODUCTIONS, INC.)
  • WAAJ (89.7 FM; BENTON, KY; Owner: HEARTLAND MINISTRIES, INC.)
  • WCBL-FM (99.1 FM; BENTON, KY; Owner: JIM W. FREELAND)
  • WZZL (106.7 FM; REIDLAND, KY; Owner: W. RUSSELL WITHERS, JR.)
  • WKMS-FM (91.3 FM; MURRAY, KY; Owner: MURRAY STATE UNIVERSITY)
  • WAVJ (104.9 FM; PRINCETON, KY; Owner: CALDWELL COUNTY CBC, INC.)
  • WTRT (88.1 FM; BENTON, KY; Owner: HEARTLAND MINISTRIES, INC.)

TV broadcast stations around Kuttawa:

  • WDKA (Channel 49; PADUCAH, KY; Owner: WDKA ACQUISITION CORPORATION)
  • WPSD-TV (Channel 6; PADUCAH, KY; Owner: WPSD-TV, LLC)
  • WKMA-TV (Channel 35; MADISONVILLE, KY; Owner: KENTUCKY AUTHORITY FOR EDUCATIONAL TV)
  • WKMU (Channel 21; MURRAY, KY; Owner: KENTUCKY AUTHORITY FOR EDUCATIONAL TV)
  • W54AE (Channel 54; PADUCAH, KY; Owner: TRI-STATE CHRISTIAN TV, INC.)
  • WKPD (Channel 29; PADUCAH, KY; Owner: KENTUCKY AUTHORITY FOR EDUCATIONAL TV)

Kuttawa fatal accident list:

May 17, 2019 05:29 AM, I-24, Lat: 37.071331, Lon: -88.102636, Vehicles: 1, Persons: 4, Fatalities: 1
May 8, 2013 07:02 PM, Clough Dr. East, Lat: 37.057108, Lon: -88.128956, Vehicles: 1, Persons: 1, Fatalities: 1
Jan 26, 2011 08:06 AM, I-24, Lat: 37.071547, Lon: -88.113183, Vehicles: 2, Persons: 1, Pedestrians: 1, Fatalities: 1
Sep 10, 2004 01:50 AM, I-24, Lat: 37.075193, Lon: -88.127082, Vehicles: 1, Persons: 1, Fatalities: 1, Drunk persons involved: 1
Sep 17, 1999 04:05 PM, I-24, Lat: 37.075193, Lon: -88.127082, Vehicles: 1, Persons: 2, Fatalities: 1
Jun 8, 1993 01:30 PM, I24, Vehicles: 2, Persons: 4, Fatalities: 1
  • National Bridge Inventory (NBI) Statistics
  • 29Number of bridges
  • 272ft / 83.0mTotal length
  • $4,338,000Total costs
  • 232,153Total average daily traffic
  • 76,583Total average daily truck traffic
New bridges in Kuttawa, KY - historical statistics
  • New bridges - historical statistics
  • 21920-1929
  • 11940-1949
  • 21960-1969
  • 201970-1979
  • 21980-1989
  • 11990-1999
  • 12000-2009
See full National Bridge Inventory statistics for Kuttawa, KY

FCC Registered Antenna Towers:

32 (See the full list of FCC Registered Antenna Towers in Kuttawa)

FCC Registered Broadcast Land Mobile Towers:

7
  • Lat: 37.055833 Lon: -88.120000, Call Sign: WNWN529,
    Assigned Frequencies: 151.197 MHz, 151.497 MHz, 151.205 MHz, 151.197 MHz, 151.497 MHz, 151.205 MHz, Grant Date: 07/17/2001, Expiration Date: 06/11/2011, Cancellation Date: 08/13/2011, Registrant: Washington Radio Reports, 1588 Fairfield Road Ste 7, Gettysburg, PA 17325, Phone: (717) 334-0668, Fax: (717) 334-6440, Email:

  • 2.4 Mi Ssw Eureka Ferry Rd On Cumberland River 38.3 Mi To Mouth (Lat: 37.061167 Lon: -88.129750), Call Sign: KXJ921,
    Assigned Frequencies: 47.4400 MHz, Grant Date: 09/09/2004, Expiration Date: 10/04/2014, Cancellation Date: 08/06/2014, Certifier: Susan P Casale, Registrant: Keller And Heckman LLP, 1001 G Street Nw, Suite 500 West, Washington, DC 20001, Phone: (202) 434-4100, Fax: (202) 434-4646, Email:

  • Champion Hills Rd (Lat: 37.027528 Lon: -88.150333), Type: Tower, Structure height: 19.8 m, Overall height: 20.1 m, Call Sign: WPYG816,
    Assigned Frequencies: 159.615 MHz, Grant Date: 08/08/2003, Expiration Date: 08/08/2013, Cancellation Date: 10/12/2013, Certifier: James L Duncan, Registrant: Atlas License Company, 7202 N. Shadeland Ave Ste 215, Indianapolis, IN 46250, Phone: (317) 813-4865, Fax: (317) 813-4870, Email:

  • Hwy 295--Joe Peek Rd (Lat: 37.140056 Lon: -88.159806), Type: Pole, Structure height: 12.1 m, Overall height: 13.7 m, Call Sign: WQFG234,
    Assigned Frequencies: 173.350 MHz, Grant Date: 04/08/2016, Expiration Date: 07/06/2026, Certifier: Donnie E Beavers, Registrant: Atlas License Company, 7002 Graham Road, Suite 219, Indianapolis, IN 46220, Phone: (317) 813-4863, Fax: (317) 813-4870, Email:

  • Lat: 37.055833 Lon: -88.120000, Call Sign: WQKL815,
    Assigned Frequencies: 158.872 MHz, 151.317 MHz, 151.317 MHz, Grant Date: 07/08/2009, Expiration Date: 07/08/2019, Cancellation Date: 09/07/2019, Certifier: James C Campbell, Registrant: Jennings Communications And Consulting, LLC, 1108 Main St, Murray, KY 42071, Phone: (270) 759-9600, Fax: (270) 767-1800, Email:

  • Lat: 37.055611 Lon: -88.119750, Call Sign: WREB572,
    Assigned Frequencies: 4940.00 MHz, Grant Date: 09/11/2019, Expiration Date: 09/11/2029, Certifier: Wade White, Registrant: Jennings Communications And Consulting, LLC, 1108 Main St, Murray, KY 42071, Phone: (270) 759-9600, Fax: (270) 767-1800, Email:

  • Lat: 37.017694 Lon: -88.091639, Call Sign: WREK821,
    Assigned Frequencies: 158.872 MHz, 151.317 MHz, 151.317 MHz, Grant Date: 10/23/2019, Expiration Date: 10/23/2029, Certifier: Wade White, Registrant: Jennings Communications And Consulting, LLC, 1108 Main St, Murray, KY 42071, Phone: (270) 759-9600, Fax: (270) 767-1800, Email:


FCC Registered Microwave Towers:

6
  • KENTUCKY LAKE, 1 Mi W Of Hwy 93 On Poplar Creek Rd (Lat: 37.064472 Lon: -88.157583), Type: Tower, Structure height: 91.4 m, Overall height: 96 m, Call Sign: WMW504,
    Assigned Frequencies: 2121.60 MHz, 2115.20 MHz, Grant Date: 02/13/2001, Expiration Date: 02/01/2011, Cancellation Date: 10/10/2003, Certifier: Kellye E Abernathy, Registrant: Bellsouth Personal Communications, LLC, 17330 Preston Rd. Suite 100a, Dallas, TX 75252, Phone: (972) 733-2000, Fax: (972) 733-8141

  • Eddyville, 2488 Poplar Creek Road (Lat: 37.064472 Lon: -88.157583), Type: Gtower, Structure height: 92.3 m, Overall height: 96 m, Call Sign: WQQT313,
    Assigned Frequencies: 6063.80 MHz, 6123.10 MHz, Grant Date: 02/26/2013, Expiration Date: 02/26/2023, Cancellation Date: 03/27/2020, Certifier: Ronald R Smith, Registrant: Lukas, Nace, Gutierrez & Sachs, LLP, 8300 Greensboro Drive, Suite 1200, Mclean, VA 22102, Phone: (703) 584-8665, Fax: (703) 584-8696, Email:

  • 9LV0950A, 2488 Poplar Creek Road (Lat: 37.064472 Lon: -88.157583), Type: Gtower, Structure height: 92.3 m, Overall height: 96 m, Call Sign: WQWP582,
    Assigned Frequencies: 10975.0 MHz, 10975.0 MHz, 10975.0 MHz, 10975.0 MHz, 10975.0 MHz, 10975.0 MHz, 10975.0 MHz, 10975.0 MHz, 10995.0 MHz, 10995.0 MHz... (+9 more), Grant Date: 10/20/2015, Expiration Date: 10/20/2025, Certifier: David Werblow, Registrant: T-Mobile Usa, Inc., 12920 Se 38th Street, Bellevue, WA 98006, Phone: (425) 383-8401, Fax: (425) 383-4040, Email:

  • KY105C, Grand Rivers Road/Radio Rptr S (Gilbertsville # 88557) (Lat: 36.979028 Lon: -88.216972), Type: Ltower, Structure height: 72.5 m, Overall height: 77.7 m, Call Sign: WRDC667,
    Assigned Frequencies: 11225.0 MHz, 11265.0 MHz, 11225.0 MHz, 11265.0 MHz, 11225.0 MHz, 11265.0 MHz, 11225.0 MHz, 11265.0 MHz, 11225.0 MHz, 11265.0 MHz... (+12 more), Grant Date: 03/28/2019, Expiration Date: 03/28/2029, Certifier: Richard C Rowlenson, Registrant: Micronet Communications, Inc., 812 Lexington Dr, Plano, TX 75075, Phone: (972) 422-7200, Email:

  • KY105C-MWA, 2488 Poplar Creek Road (Lat: 37.064472 Lon: -88.157583), Type: Ltower, Structure height: 92.3 m, Overall height: 96 m, Call Sign: WRDC668,
    Assigned Frequencies: 10735.0 MHz, 10775.0 MHz, 10735.0 MHz, 10775.0 MHz, 10735.0 MHz, 10775.0 MHz, 10735.0 MHz, 10775.0 MHz, 10735.0 MHz, 10775.0 MHz... (+12 more), Grant Date: 03/28/2019, Expiration Date: 03/28/2029, Certifier: Richard C Rowlenson, Registrant: Micronet Communications, Inc., 812 Lexington Dr, Plano, TX 75075, Phone: (972) 422-7200, Email:

  • KUTTAWA TWR, Lake Barkley Dr (Lat: 37.055694 Lon: -88.119444), Type: Ltower, Structure height: 30.5 m, Call Sign: WRKB872, Licensee ID: L02272086,
    Assigned Frequencies: 11155.0 MHz, 11155.0 MHz, 11155.0 MHz, 11155.0 MHz, 11155.0 MHz, 11155.0 MHz, 11155.0 MHz, 11155.0 MHz, 11155.0 MHz, 10755.0 MHz... (+8 more), Grant Date: 12/08/2020, Expiration Date: 12/08/2030, Certifier: Dave Bernardi, Registrant: Zito Media Communications LLC, 106 Steerbrook Road, Coudersport, PA 16915, Phone: (814) 260-9588, Email:


FCC Registered Maritime Coast & Aviation Ground Towers:

1
  • 1709 Lake Barkley Dr (Lat: 37.038389 Lon: -88.108639), Type: Tower, Call Sign: WHG580,
    Assigned Frequencies: 156.450 MHz, 156.800 MHz, Grant Date: 02/03/2022, Expiration Date: 04/17/2032, Registrant: Business Radio Licensing, 30251 Golden Lantern, Suite E # 501, Laguna Niguel, CA 92677, Phone: (949) 348-8510, Fax: (949) 348-8514, Email:


FCC Registered Amateur Radio Licenses:

9 (See the full list of FCC Registered Amateur Radio Licenses in Kuttawa)

FAA Registered Aircraft:

2
  • Aircraft: PIPER PA-38-112 (Category: Land, Seats: 2, Weight: Up to 12,499 Pounds, Speed: 183 mph), Engine: LYCOMING 0-235 SERIES (115 HP) (4 Cycle)
    N-Number: 2440C, N2440C, N-2440C, Serial Number: 38-79A0187, Airworthiness Date: 11/15/1978, Certificate Issue Date: 11/03/2020
    Registrant (Individual): Heath A Carlton, 2790 State Route 295 N, Kuttawa, KY 42055
  • Aircraft: AIR CREATION CLIPPER (Category: Land, Seats: 2, Weight: Up to 12,499 Pounds), Engine: ROTAX 582SER (65 HP) (2 Cycle)
    N-Number: 5604D, N5604D, N-5604D, Serial Number: 1824, Year manufactured: 1996, Airworthiness Date: 01/24/2008
    Registrant (Individual): Pending Registration, 472 Green Rd, Kuttawa, KY 42055
    Deregistered: Cancel Date: 09/13/2018

2005 - 2018 National Fire Incident Reporting System (NFIRS) incidents

    Fire incident distribution by year Based on the data from the years 2005 - 2018 the average number of fires per year is 17. The highest number of reported fires - 33 took place in 2009, and the least - 1 in 2006. The data has an increasing trend.
    Fire incident types in Kuttawa, KY When looking into fire subcategories, the most reports belonged to: Outside Fires (41.4%), and Structure Fires (31.4%).

    • Fire incident types reported to NFIRS in Kuttawa, KY
    • 9941.4%Outside Fires
    • 7531.4%Structure Fires
    • 6025.1%Mobile Property/Vehicle Fires
    • 52.1%Other
See full National Fire Incident Reporting System statistics for Kuttawa, KY
Most common first names in Kuttawa, KY among deceased individuals
NameCountLived (average)
Mary4280.0 years
James3873.5 years
William3876.4 years
John2073.7 years
Robert1673.6 years
George1372.9 years
Charles1270.4 years
Willie1178.0 years
Dorothy1076.2 years
Frank981.0 years
Most common last names in Kuttawa, KY among deceased individuals
Last nameCountLived (average)
Smith2475.3 years
Peek1770.8 years
Gray1680.8 years
Yates1672.6 years
Dycus1480.9 years
Mckinney1474.3 years
Jones1078.3 years
Sexton977.4 years
Knoth984.2 years
Scott880.4 years
Houses and condos Apartments
Most commonly used house heating fuel in houses and condos in Kuttawa, KY
  • 73.3%Utility gas
  • 23.9%Electricity
  • 2.8%Bottled, tank, or LP gas
Most commonly used house heating fuel in apartments in Kuttawa, KY
  • 66.7%Electricity
  • 33.3%Utility gas


Kuttawa compared to Kentucky state average:

  • Unemployed percentage significantly below state average.
  • Median age significantly above state average.
  • Foreign-born population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Renting percentage below state average.
  • Length of stay since moving in significantly below state average.
  • Institutionalized population percentage significantly above state average.
There are no pilots and 2 other airmen in this city.
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