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Odds, Kentucky
Odds, Kentucky is located in Kentucky
Odds, Kentucky
Odds, Kentucky
Location in Kentucky
Odds, Kentucky is located in the United States
Odds, Kentucky
Odds, Kentucky
Location in the United States
Country United States
State Kentucky
County Johnson
Elevation
640 ft (200 m)
Time zone UTC-5 (Eastern (EST))
 • Summer (DST) UTC-4 (EDT)
GNIS feature ID 508733

Odds is a small place in the United States, located in the state of Kentucky. It is not a big city or a town with its own government. Instead, it is known as an "unincorporated community." This means it is a group of homes and people living together without a formal town council or mayor.

Where is Odds Located?

Odds is found in Johnson County, which is a part of Kentucky. It sits at a height of 640 feet (about 195 meters) above sea level. This height is called its "elevation." Imagine how high that is compared to the ocean!

Understanding Unincorporated Communities

An unincorporated community like Odds does not have its own local government. Instead, it is usually governed by the larger county it is in. For example, Johnson County helps manage things like roads and services for Odds. This is different from a city or town, which has its own elected leaders.

Postal Information for Odds

Even though Odds does not have its own local government, it still has a way to receive mail. It is part of the ZIP code area 41265. A ZIP code helps the postal service deliver mail to the correct location.

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