Albany, Kentucky
Albany is a city of 1,896 people in Clinton County, Kentucky, founded in 1838.
Why visit Albany
Townapedia lists 2 museums and landmarks, 1 park or trail and 7 places to eat in and around town.
Highlights include Jesse Noland House and Judge Killis Huddleston House.
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 84°F; January lows average 27°F.
Weather in Albany
Forecast from the National Weather Service. Full forecast
About Albany
Albany is a home rule-class city in Clinton County, Kentucky, in the United States. The population was 1,760 as of the 2020 census. It is the county seat of Clinton County. It is located on U.S.
From the Wikipedia article Albany, Kentucky (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Museums and landmarks2
Jesse Noland House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 3.6 mi
Federal-style brick house built during 1822 to 1828 for Jesse and Matilda Noland
Judge Killis Huddleston House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 3.3 mi
Historic house in Kentucky, United States
Parks, trails and playgrounds1
Restaurants and cafes7
Churches and places of worship3
History
The community of Albany grew up around a tavern established by Benjamin Dowell in the early 19th century. In 1837, residents voted to make the location the seat of county government. It is generally accepted that the town, formally incorporated on January 27, 1838, was named after Albany, New York, but a local legend holds that, during the vote to determine the location of the county seat, patrons of Dowell's tavern shouted "All for Benny!", then "all Benny," which led to the town being called Albany. The Albany-Clinton County Chamber of Commerce has an annual dinner on the courthouse square called "All for Benny."
During the Civil War, Albany was attacked by Confederate forces, and many buildings, including the courthouse, were burned. The area was also the scene of much guerrilla activity on both sides. A marker in the courthouse square notes that Clinton was the native county of Civil War terrorist Champ Ferguson, hanged after the war for atrocities.
From the History section of Albany, Kentucky on Wikipedia, under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Shopping4
Gas and EV charging3
Schools, colleges and libraries7
Healthcare1
Map of Albany
28 places. The map loads OpenStreetMap tiles when you open it.
Climate by month
Monthly table
| Month | High | Low | Rain |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 46°F | 27°F | 4.5 in |
| Feb | 50°F | 29°F | 5.0 in |
| Mar | 59°F | 36°F | 5.0 in |
| Apr | 70°F | 44°F | 5.2 in |
| May | 76°F | 54°F | 4.9 in |
| Jun | 82°F | 63°F | 4.7 in |
| Jul | 84°F | 67°F | 5.3 in |
| Aug | 84°F | 64°F | 4.1 in |
| Sep | 80°F | 57°F | 3.6 in |
| Oct | 70°F | 45°F | 3.3 in |
| Nov | 59°F | 36°F | 3.7 in |
| Dec | 49°F | 30°F | 5.3 in |
U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 for Byrdstown (8 mi away), NOAA NCEI.
People and cost of living
American Community Survey 5-year estimates, 2020-2024, U.S. Census Bureau. Estimates have margins of error, larger for small towns.
Disaster history
Clinton County has had 14 federal disaster declarations since 2000, most often for severe storms.
- 2026-09-01: Severe Storms, Straight-Line Winds, Flooding, Landslides, And Mudslides (Severe Storm)
- 2026-05-29: Severe Winter Storm (Winter Storm)
- 2026-01-24: Severe Winter Storm (Winter Storm)
- 2025-05-23: Severe Storms, Straight-Line Winds, And Tornadoes (Severe Storm)
- 2025-04-03: Severe Storms, Straight-Line Winds, Tornadoes, And Flooding (Severe Storm)
- 2025-02-16: Severe Storms, Straight-Line Winds, Flooding, And Landslides (Severe Storm)
OpenFEMA disaster declarations summaries.
Getting there and nearby towns
Lake Cumberland Regional Airport (SME) is the nearest airport with scheduled flights listed in OpenStreetMap, 38 miles away.
- Burkesville 14 mi northwest, about 23 min by car
- Monticello 19 mi northeast, about 30 min by car
- Jamestown 21 mi north, about 34 min by car
- Russell Springs 25 mi north, about 40 min by car
- Columbia 30 mi north, about 48 min by car
- Tompkinsville 31 mi west, about 50 min by car
- Edmonton 34 mi northwest, about 54 min by car
- Stearns 37 mi east, about 59 min by car
- Somerset 40 mi northeast, about 1 h by car
- Cookeville 43 mi southwest, about 1 h 15 min by car
Drive times are estimates from straight-line distance, not routes.
Local news
Headlines from INDB, the NEMICO news database.
Reviews, tips and questions
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Sources and licences
- NCES EDGE (Public domain): public schools
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 (Public domain): climate by month
- OpenFEMA (Public domain): disaster declarations
- OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL 1.0): places, airports, map data
- U.S. Census Bureau (Public domain): population, income, housing, education, commute
- Wikidata (CC0 1.0): elevation, founding date, time zone, website, landmarks and historic places
- Wikimedia Commons (see each image): photos
- Wikipedia (CC BY-SA 4.0): overview and history text
Photo credits
- Clinton County Kentucky courthouse, W.marsh, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Clinton County Courthouse, Albany, Nyttend, Public domain
- Judge Killis Huddleston House, Nyttend, Public domain
- Jesse Noland House, Nyttend, Public domain
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