The Town FilesEddyville, Kentucky
City in Lyon County · population 2,375 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $188,400
- Household income
- $55,625
- Jan low / Jul high
- 30° / 90°
- Snow a year
- 7 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 18
- Median age
- 37.7
Eddyville is a city of 2,375 people in Lyon County, Kentucky. The median home is worth $188,400, above the typical Kentucky town ($161,450). It ranks better for a vacation home than 97% of Kentucky towns, easier by car than 95% of Kentucky towns, better for retirees than 93% of Kentucky towns.
How Eddyville ranks
Percentile among Kentucky towns with at least 500 people on The Town Files lifestyle rankings. 50 is typical for the state; 90 means better than 90% of Kentucky towns.
Homes and cost of living
The median home in Eddyville is worth $188,400, above the typical Kentucky town ($161,450). Homes cost about 3.4 times the median household income of $55,625, which is more affordable than 31% of Kentucky towns. Median rent is $730 a month. 53.7% of households own their home.
| Housing | Eddyville | Typical Kentucky town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $188,400 | $161,450 |
| Median rent | $730 | $837 |
| Median household income | $55,625 | $54,969 |
| Home value ÷ income | 3.4× | 3.0× |
| Homeownership | 53.7% | 63.5% |
| Median year built | 1981 | 1974 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 5.6% | — |
Who lives in Eddyville
| People | Eddyville | Typical Kentucky town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 37.7 | 39.1 |
| Age 65 and over | 17.9% | 18.1% |
| Under 18 | 10.5% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 12.6% | 19.8% |
| Below the poverty line | 8.9% | 18.0% |
| Veterans | 8.9% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 1.1% | — |
| Work from home | 6.2% | 7.5% |
| Average commute | 26.8 min | 22.2 min |
| Homes with broadband | 81.5% | 88.6% |
Weather in Eddyville
July highs average 90.1°F and January lows 29.8°F. About 53.1 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 6.6 inches of snow (typical Kentucky town: 9.4 in). Expect about 50 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 58 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
18 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Eddyville since 1950, compared with 19 for the typical Kentucky town. 11 rated (E)F2 or stronger. The strongest, an EF4, struck on December 10, 2021 about 6.3 miles from the town center and killed 4. Tornadoes within 10 miles have caused 6 deaths and 34 injuries since 1950. The most recent was on May 16, 2025.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 15 times; the largest was 1.75 inches on April 23, 2011.
Severe weather in Lyon County since 1996
Lyon County has been included in 22 federal disaster or emergency declarations since 1953, most often for tornado, hurricane, snowstorm.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| January 24, 2026 | Winter Storm | EM-3633: Severe Winter Storm |
| May 23, 2025 | Severe Storm | DR-4875: Severe Storms, Straight-Line Winds, And Tornadoes |
| April 24, 2025 | Severe Storm | DR-4864: Severe Storms, Straight-Line Winds, Tornadoes, Flooding, Landslides, And Mudslides |
| April 3, 2025 | Severe Storm | EM-3626: Severe Storms, Straight-Line Winds, Tornadoes, And Flooding |
| February 16, 2025 | Severe Storm | EM-3624: Severe Storms, Straight-Line Winds, Flooding, And Landslides |
Jobs and pay in Lyon County
Lyon County had 2,673 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $46,303 a year. Unemployment was 4.4% in 2023; in Eddyville itself the ACS puts it at 2.8%.
Public schools in Eddyville
4 public schools with 973 students, about 17.1 students per teacher.
| School | Grades | Students | Per teacher |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lyon County Elementary School | PK-5 | 465 | 17.9 |
| Lyon County High School | 9-12 | 293 | 16.3 |
| Lyon County Middle School | 6-8 | 215 | 16.5 |
| Eddyville Education Center | 15-15 | — | — |
Towns near Eddyville
- Kuttawa, KY2.5 mi · 629 people · home $292,200
- Princeton, KY10.7 mi · 6,270 people · home $96,600
- Salem, KY15.8 mi · 722 people · home $102,400
- Marion, KY17.6 mi · 2,916 people · home $97,300
- Calvert City, KY17.8 mi · 2,514 people · home $165,700
- Cadiz, KY20.6 mi · 2,540 people · home $149,800
- Dawson Springs, KY22.3 mi · 2,452 people · home $70,000
- Benton, KY22.4 mi · 4,756 people · home $157,000
Eddyville questions
Is Eddyville, Kentucky a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Eddyville scores better for retirees than 93% of Kentucky towns and quieter than 79%. 17.9% of residents are 65 or older (median age 37.7).
How much does a house cost in Eddyville?
The median owner-occupied home in Eddyville is valued at $188,400 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $55,625, so homes cost about 3.4 times income. Median rent is $730 a month.
What is the weather like in Eddyville?
July highs average 90.1°F and January lows 29.8°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 53.1 inches of precipitation a year and 6.6 inches of snow.
Does Eddyville get tornadoes?
18 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Eddyville since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was an EF4 on December 10, 2021. The typical Kentucky town has had 19.
- U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2020–2024)
- U.S. Census Bureau, 2020 Census and 2025 Gazetteer (2020 / 2025)
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020)
- NOAA NCEI Storm Events Database (1950–2026)
- FEMA OpenFEMA Disaster Declarations (this product uses the FEMA OpenFEMA API but is not endorsed by FEMA) (1953–2026)
- NCES Common Core of Data (2023–24)
- BLS Quarterly Census of Employment and Wages; USDA ERS county unemployment (BLS LAUS) (2000–2024)
- The Town Files lifestyle rankings, built from federal demographic, school, crime and housing data (2025)