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Dunmor, Kentucky
Dunmor, Kentucky is located in Kentucky
Dunmor, Kentucky
Dunmor, Kentucky
Location in Kentucky
Dunmor, Kentucky is located in the United States
Dunmor, Kentucky
Dunmor, Kentucky
Location in the United States
Country United States
State Kentucky
Counties Muhlenberg, Logan
Area
 • Total 2.61 sq mi (6.76 km2)
 • Land 2.60 sq mi (6.72 km2)
 • Water 0.01 sq mi (0.04 km2)
Elevation
591 ft (180 m)
Population
 (2020)
 • Total 322
 • Density 124.04/sq mi (47.89/km2)
Time zone UTC-6 (Central (CST))
 • Summer (DST) UTC-5 (CDT)
ZIP codes
42339 (Dunmor)
42256 (Lewisburg)
FIPS code 21-23014
GNIS feature ID 491320

Dunmor is an unincorporated community and census-designated place (CDP) in Muhlenberg and Logan counties, Kentucky, United States. As of the 2020 census it had a population of 322.

History

A post office was established in the community in 1884. The name "Dunmor" may have come from either colonial politician Lord Dunmore, or the local Dunn family.

Geography

Dunmor is located in southern Muhlenberg County, with a portion extending south into Logan County. U.S. Route 431 passes through the community, leading north 18 miles (29 km) to Central City and south the same distance to Russellville.

According to the U.S. Census Bureau, the Dunmor CDP has a total area of 2.61 square miles (6.8 km2), of which 0.01 square miles (0.03 km2), or 0.54%, are water.

Demographics

Historical population
Census Pop.
2010 317
2020 322 1.6%
U.S. Decennial Census

Climate

The climate in this area is characterized by hot, humid summers and generally mild to cool winters. According to the Köppen Climate Classification system, Dunmor has a humid subtropical climate, abbreviated "Cfa" on climate maps.

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