Means, Kentucky facts for kids
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Means, Kentucky
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 Means, Kentucky
Location in Kentucky
Means, Kentucky
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Kentucky |
| County | Menifee |
| Elevation | 850 ft (260 m) |
| Population
(2010)
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| • Total | 686 |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP codes |
40346
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| GNIS feature ID | 513896 |
Means is a small place in Menifee County, Kentucky, United States. It is called an "unincorporated community." This means it's a group of homes and businesses that isn't officially a town or city with its own local government.
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About Means, Kentucky
Means is located in the eastern part of Kentucky. It sits along two important roads: U.S. Route 460 and Kentucky Route 713. These roads help people travel in and out of the area.
Where is Means?
Means is found to the west of Frenchburg. Frenchburg is the main town in Menifee County. It is known as the "county seat," which means it's where the county government offices are located.
What's the Elevation?
The land in Means is about 850 feet (259 meters) above sea level. This is its elevation.
Mail and Area
Means has its own post office. This post office uses the ZIP code 40346. Means is also considered part of the larger Mount Sterling area. This area is sometimes called a "Micropolitan Statistical Area." This just means it's a smaller city area with close ties to nearby communities.
How Means Got Its Name
The community of Means was named after a local family. This family, known as the Means family, lived in the area.
