Introduction
Welcome to Morgantown, KY

Morgantown is located in Butler County and is located west of Bowling Green and the Green River.  Some facts include:  it was established in 1811 and the first post office opened in 1813, and the elevation ranges from 385 to 810 feet above sea level.  The Charles Black City Park in Morgantown is home to the annual Green River Catfish festival.  It has been said that Morgantown is the Catfish Capital of the World.


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  Community Information

Population

Total Population 2,516
Population Density 747 Persons/Sq. Mile
Female Population 1,348
Male Population 1,169
Median Age 39.06 Years
Percentage Population Change since 1990 82%
Percentage Population Change Since 2000 0%

Colleges

Nearest 2-Year Public College BOWLING GREEN TECH COLL
Distance to BOWLING GREEN TECH COLL 20 Miles
Nearest 4-Year Public College WESTERN KENTUCKY UNIVERSITY
Distance to WESTERN KENTUCKY UNIVERSITY 20 Miles

Households and Income

Total Number of Households 998
Family Households 617
Average Family Size 3.06
Average Household Income $35,641
Median Household Income $26,651
Percentage Income Change Since 1990 82%
Percentage Income Change Since 2000 0%

Crime Rates Compared to National Average

The National Average is designated 1.0 - A value of 2.0 represents twice as much risk while a value of 0.5 represents half as much risk.
Total Crime Risk 0.35
Total Crime Risk (County) 0.16
Personal Crime Risk (County) 0.09
Murder Risk (County) 0.07
Rape Risk (County) 0.25
Robbery Risk 0.01
Assault Risk (County) 0.03
Property Risk (County) 0.22
Burglary Risk (County) 0.50
Larceny Risk (County) 0.12
Motor Vehicle Theft Risk (County) 0.03

Environment

Average July High Temperature 88.8° F
Average January Low Temperature 25.4° F
Annual Precipitation 48.07 inches
Air Pollution Index 79% of National Average

Miscellaneous

Sales Tax Rate 6%
Nearest Airport OWENSBORO-DAVIESS COUNTY
Distance to OWENSBORO-DAVIESS COUNTY 43 Miles
Nearest Major Sports Team TENNESSEE TITANS
Distance to TENNESSEE TITANS 73 Miles

  
  School Information
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School NameGradesAddress
BUTLER COUNTY MIDDLE SCHOOL5 - 8505 N WARD ST, MORGANTOWN, KY 42261
BUTLER LEARNING CENTERK - 12799 VETERANS WAY, MORGANTOWN, KY 42261
BUTLER COUNTY HIGH SCHOOL9 - 121147 S MAIN ST, MORGANTOWN, KY 42261
NORTH BUTLER ELEMENTARY SCHOOLK - 55512 BROWNSVILLE RD, MORGANTOWN, KY 42261
MORGANTOWN ELEMENTARY SCHOOLK - 5210 W CEMETERY ST, MORGANTOWN, KY 42261
BELMONT CHRISTIAN ACADEMYK - 12165 BELMONT CHURCH RD, MORGANTOWN, KY 42261
 
  Neighborhood Establishments

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Type of BusinessNameAddress
BANKSMORGANTOWN BANK & TRUST CO201 N MAIN ST MORGANTOWN, KY 42261
BANKSMORGANTOWN BANK & TRUST CO795 S MAIN ST MORGANTOWN, KY 42261
BANKSMORGANTOWN BANK & TRUST COTYLER ST MORGANTOWN, KY 42261
BANKSPBI BANK112 W G L SMITH ST MORGANTOWN, KY 42261
STATE COMMERCIAL BANKSMORGANTOWN BANK & TRUST CO201 N MAIN ST MORGANTOWN, KY 42261
STATE COMMERCIAL BANKSMORGANTOWN BANK & TRUST CO795 S MAIN ST MORGANTOWN, KY 42261
STATE COMMERCIAL BANKSMORGANTOWN BANK & TRUST COTYLER ST MORGANTOWN, KY 42261
CHURCHESABERDEEN MISSIONARY BAPTIST177 LEONARD OAK RD MORGANTOWN, KY 42261
CHURCHESBELMONT CHRISTIAN ACADEMY165 BELMONT CHURCH RD MORGANTOWN, KY 42261
CHURCHESBIG MUDDY BAPTIST CHURCH4897 ROCHESTER RD MORGANTOWN, KY 42261
CHURCHESCATHOLIC RECTORY766 LOGANSPORT RD MORGANTOWN, KY 42261
CHURCHESCHURCH OF CHRISTHIGHWAY 231 N MORGANTOWN, KY 42261
CHURCHESCHURCH OF JESUS CHRIST OF LDS205 MEADOWLARK DR # B MORGANTOWN, KY 42261
CHURCHESCOOL SPRINGS GENERAL BAPTIST1109 COOL SPRINGS RD MORGANTOWN, KY 42261
CHURCHESCORNERSTONE ASSEMBLY OF GOD224 ASHLEY DR MORGANTOWN, KY 42261
CHURCHESFIRST BAPTIST CHURCH202 S MAIN ST MORGANTOWN, KY 42261
CHURCHESGASPER RIVER ASSN OF BAPTISTS530 HELM LN MORGANTOWN, KY 42261
CHURCHESGREEN VALLEY CHURCH OF CHRIST8090 BROWNSVILLE RD MORGANTOWN, KY 42261
CHURCHESHUNTSVILLE METHODIST CHURCH146 BLAINE RD MORGANTOWN, KY 42261
CHURCHESLIFE TABERNACLE OUTREACH CTR110 N TYLER ST MORGANTOWN, KY 42261
CHURCHESMORGANTOWN COMMUNITY CHURCH2911 BOWLING GREEN RD MORGANTOWN, KY 42261
CHURCHESMORGANTOWN FIRST UNITED MTHDST301 N MAIN ST MORGANTOWN, KY 42261
GOLF COURSES-PUBLICHIDDEN VALLEY GOLF COURSE530 HIDDEN VALLEY RD MORGANTOWN, KY 42261



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Displaying 1-2 of 2 in $5-200k range
Private Peachtree estate. Magnificent home on 7.32 acres. Two additional building sites possible. Grand entrance foyer sets the stage. Master suites on both main and second level. Library w/ wormy chesnut paneling. Wormy chestnut cabinets in kitchen. All stainless appliances (Viking). Granite counter tops. Huge playroom upstairs plus bonus room for sewing, etc. A must see!
 2561 Sandy Creek Rd.
 Morgantown, KY 42261
 3 bedrooms view property details > 
 2 bathrooms
$194,900
Secluded private with timber, leaded with wildlife, fenced 30x40 shop with stalls outside, open floor plan, fireplace in basement with blower.
 3194 Cool Springs Rd.
 Morgantown, KY 42261
 3 bedrooms view property details > 
 1 bathrooms
$79,900


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