Cities & Towns in Pike County, KY
Pike County, county in Kentucky, United States. As of 2020 county had an estimated population of 57,057 inhabitants. The county was created 202 years ago in 1821. Its county seat is Pikeville.
There are 3 city/town in Pike County, KY. The largest city of Pike County is Pikeville with a population of 6,432. Other cities include, Coal Run Village population 1,494 and Elkhorn City population 890
Pikeville
Pikeville, City and county seat of Pike County, Kentucky
Coal Run Village
Coal Run Village, City in Pike County, Kentucky, United States of America
Elkhorn City
Elkhorn City, City in Pike County, Kentucky, United States of America
Pike County is located in eastern Kentucky within the Appalachian region. The rural county has a population of around 60,000 residents. Here are some of the main cities and towns in Pike County:
Pikeville is the largest city and county seat of Pike County. With over 6,000 residents, Pikeville serves as the main economic and cultural hub of the county. Located along the Levisa Fork River, Pikeville is home to the University of Pikeville and Pikeville Medical Center.
Coal Run Village is a small town in northern Pike County with around 500 residents. The area was developed in the early 1900s as a coal mining community. Coal Run Village has historic churches, a main street area and annual Hillbilly Days Festival.
Elkhorn City is situated along the Russell Fork River in the western part of Pike County. With about 1,000 residents, Elkhorn City has mountain views and natural scenery. The town is known for fishing and floating along the Russell Fork.
Phelps
Phelps is a small town located along the Tug Fork River in eastern Pike County. With under 1,000 residents, Phelps has a historic downtown district and hosts the annual Phelps Homecoming Festival each July.
Shelbiana
Shelbiana is an unincorporated town in central Pike County with around 600 residents. The town has roots as a coal mining community since the early 1900s. Shelbiana contains churches, a general store and views of the surrounding mountains.
Overall, Pike County is filled with small coal towns nestled in the Appalachian Mountains. Pikeville provides most of the jobs, shopping and amenities for county residents. The area offers scenic mountain vistas and frontier heritage.
All Pike County Cities (Aphebetical)
List of cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Pike County.
| City Name | Title | Population |
|---|---|---|
| Coal Run Village | City in Pike County, Kentucky, United States of America | 1,494 |
| Elkhorn City | City in Pike County, Kentucky, United States of America | 890 |
| Pikeville | City and county seat of Pike County, Kentucky | 6,432 |
