Beechmont, Muhlenberg County, Kentucky facts for kids
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Beechmont, Kentucky
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 Beechmont, Kentucky
Location in Kentucky
Beechmont, Kentucky
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Kentucky |
| County | Muhlenberg |
| Area | |
| • Total | 1.82 sq mi (4.73 km2) |
| • Land | 1.82 sq mi (4.71 km2) |
| • Water | 0.01 sq mi (0.02 km2) |
| Elevation | 463 ft (141 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 776 |
| • Density | 426.61/sq mi (164.72/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CST) |
| ZIP code |
42323
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| Area code(s) | 270 |
| FIPS code | 21-05014 |
| GNIS feature ID | 486750 |
Beechmont is a small community in Muhlenberg County, Kentucky, United States. It is known as a census-designated place, which means it's an area identified by the government for statistics. It is also an unincorporated community, meaning it doesn't have its own local government like a city or town.
In 2020, about 776 people lived in Beechmont. This number was a bit higher than in 2010, when 689 people lived there. The local post office for Beechmont is located on Merle Travis Highway.
Where is Beechmont Located?
Beechmont is in the southeastern part of Muhlenberg County. It is found along U.S. Route 431, a main road. This road goes north about 3.5 miles (5.6 km) to Drakesboro. It also goes south about 7 miles (11 km) to Dunmor.
The county seat (the main town for the county) is Greenville. Greenville is about 9 miles (14 km) northwest of Beechmont.
Land and Water Around Beechmont
The total area of Beechmont is about 1.83 square miles (4.73 square kilometers). Most of this area is land. Only a tiny part, about 0.006 square miles (0.02 square kilometers), is water.
Water from Beechmont flows into several creeks. These include Beech Creek, Hazel Creek, Little Hazel Creek, and Plum Creek. All these creeks eventually lead into the Green River.
How Many People Live Here?
The number of people living in Beechmont has changed over time. The U.S. Decennial Census counts everyone every ten years.
