The Town FilesKuttawa, Kentucky
City in Lyon County · population 629 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $292,200
- Household income
- $78,214
- Jan low / Jul high
- 30° / 90°
- Snow a year
- 6 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 23
- Median age
- 64.8
Kuttawa is a city of 629 people in Lyon County, Kentucky. The median home is worth $292,200, above the typical Kentucky town ($161,450). It ranks better for retirees than 99% of Kentucky towns, better for a vacation home than 99% of Kentucky towns, easier by car than 95% of Kentucky towns.
How Kuttawa 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 Kuttawa is worth $292,200, above the typical Kentucky town ($161,450). Homes cost about 3.7 times the median household income of $78,214, which is more affordable than 20% of Kentucky towns. 82.8% of households own their home.
| Housing | Kuttawa | Typical Kentucky town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $292,200 | $161,450 |
| Median rent | — | $837 |
| Median household income | $78,214 | $54,969 |
| Home value ÷ income | 3.7× | 3.0× |
| Homeownership | 82.8% | 63.5% |
| Median year built | 1988 | 1974 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 36.8% | — |
Who lives in Kuttawa
| People | Kuttawa | Typical Kentucky town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 64.8 | 39.1 |
| Age 65 and over | 49.5% | 18.1% |
| Under 18 | 8.2% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 27.4% | 19.8% |
| Below the poverty line | 10.3% | 18.0% |
| Veterans | 11.7% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 0.5% | — |
| Work from home | 3.2% | 7.5% |
| Average commute | 28.4 min | 22.2 min |
| Homes with broadband | 89.9% | 88.6% |
Weather in Kuttawa
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 6.1 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
23 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Kuttawa since 1950, compared with 19 for the typical Kentucky town. 13 rated (E)F2 or stronger. The strongest, an EF4, struck on December 10, 2021 about 8.3 miles from the town center and killed 4. Tornadoes within 10 miles have caused 9 deaths and 108 injuries since 1950. The most recent was on May 16, 2025.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 18 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 Kuttawa itself the ACS puts it at 0.5%.
Towns near Kuttawa
- Eddyville, KY2.5 mi · 2,375 people · home $188,400
- Princeton, KY13.0 mi · 6,270 people · home $96,600
- Calvert City, KY15.5 mi · 2,514 people · home $165,700
- Salem, KY15.7 mi · 722 people · home $102,400
- Marion, KY18.8 mi · 2,916 people · home $97,300
- Benton, KY20.0 mi · 4,756 people · home $157,000
- Ledbetter, KY21.1 mi · 1,836 people · home $120,800
- Cadiz, KY21.4 mi · 2,540 people · home $149,800
Kuttawa questions
Is Kuttawa, Kentucky a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Kuttawa scores better for retirees than 99% of Kentucky towns and quieter than 84%. 49.5% of residents are 65 or older (median age 64.8).
How much does a house cost in Kuttawa?
The median owner-occupied home in Kuttawa is valued at $292,200 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $78,214, so homes cost about 3.7 times income. Median rent is — a month.
What is the weather like in Kuttawa?
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 6.1 inches of snow.
Does Kuttawa get tornadoes?
23 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Kuttawa 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)