Edmonton, Kentucky
Edmonton is a city of 2,330 people in Metcalfe County, Kentucky, founded in 1836.
Why visit Edmonton
Townapedia lists 3 museums and landmarks, 3 parks and trails, 6 places to eat, 1 place to stay and 1 attraction in and around town.
Highlights include Barn Lot Theater, Metcalfe County Jail and Metcalfe County Kentucky Courthouse.
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 86°F; January lows average 25°F.
Weather in Edmonton
Forecast from the National Weather Service. Full forecast
About Edmonton
Edmonton is a home rule-class city in and the county seat of Metcalfe County, Kentucky, United States. It is part of the Glasgow Micropolitan Statistical Area. The population was 1,671 at the 2020 census.
From the Wikipedia article Edmonton, Kentucky (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Things to do1
Museums and landmarks3
Metcalfe County Jail
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 0.7 mi
County jail in Edmonton, Kentucky, United States
Metcalfe County Kentucky Courthouse
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 0.7 mi
Courthouse in Edmonton, Kentucky, United States
Stockton-Ray House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 1.9 mi
House in Metcalfe County, Kentucky
Parks, trails and playgrounds3
Restaurants and cafes6
History
The area was first surveyed in 1800. The city was established by the Kentucky legislature as a trading post in 1818 and was named the county seat in 1860. The post office first opened on February 18, 1830, and was named (though incorrectly spelled) for Edmund Rogers.
From the History section of Edmonton, Kentucky on Wikipedia, under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Where to stay1
Churches and places of worship4
Christ the Healer Catholic Church
Church · Roman Catholic · 1.5 mi
1610 West Stockton Street, Edmonton
Shopping4
Gas and EV charging2
Schools, colleges and libraries5
Metcalfe County Middle School
School · 0.7 mi
208 Randolph Street Lot 1, Edmonton
Healthcare1
Map of Edmonton
30 places. The map loads OpenStreetMap tiles when you open it.
Climate by month
Monthly table
| Month | High | Low | Rain |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 44°F | 25°F | 3.9 in |
| Feb | 48°F | 28°F | 4.5 in |
| Mar | 58°F | 35°F | 4.8 in |
| Apr | 68°F | 45°F | 4.7 in |
| May | 76°F | 56°F | 5.6 in |
| Jun | 83°F | 64°F | 5.0 in |
| Jul | 86°F | 68°F | 5.1 in |
| Aug | 86°F | 66°F | 3.6 in |
| Sep | 81°F | 59°F | 3.7 in |
| Oct | 70°F | 47°F | 3.6 in |
| Nov | 57°F | 37°F | 3.9 in |
| Dec | 48°F | 31°F | 5.1 in |
U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 for Knob Lick 4S (5 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
Metcalfe County has had 26 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)
- 2025-04-24: Severe Storms, Straight-Line Winds, Tornadoes, Flooding, Landslides, And Mudslides (Severe Storm)
- 2025-04-03: Severe Storms, Straight-Line Winds, Tornadoes, And Flooding (Severe Storm)
OpenFEMA disaster declarations summaries.
Getting there and nearby towns
Glasgow Municipal Airport (GLW) is the nearest airport with scheduled flights listed in OpenStreetMap, 19 miles away.
- Glasgow 17 mi west, about 27 min by car
- Columbia 19 mi northeast, about 31 min by car
- Burkesville 20 mi southeast, about 32 min by car
- Cave City 22 mi northwest, about 35 min by car
- Campbellsville 29 mi northeast, about 47 min by car
- Brownsville 38 mi west, about 1 h by car
- Bowling Green 45 mi west, about 1 h 15 min by car
- Elizabethtown 51 mi north, about 1 h 30 min by car
- Hartsville/Trousdale County 51 mi southwest, about 1 h 15 min by car
- Franklin 55 mi west, about 1 h 30 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
- Metcalfe County Kentucky courthouse, W.marsh, CC BY 2.0
- Old Metcalfe County Jail, Nyttend, Public domain
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