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London, KY

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Big-city name, small-town feel

Peaceful Outdoors Close-Knit Mountains Hiking

Just 15 minutes east of the pristine wilderness that is Daniel Boone National Forest sits London. With a name inspired by the English heritage of those who settled the area hundreds of years ago, the city of London is actually quite an intimate place to live. With a population of just over 8,000, this tranquil town envelops residents in a historic setting surrounded by views of the wilderness.

Explore London’s Main Street to experience all that the picturesque city has to offer. There’s plenty of local fare, shops, and grocery stores on the south and north ends of the street. London houses a surprising number of amenities that you might not expect in such a compact city. The New London Golf Course sits just outside the city, along with lush campgrounds. The real outdoor calling card is the aforementioned expanse of wilderness just 15 minutes to the west, providing endless camping and hiking opportunities.

Despite its surroundings, London is far from remote. I-75 runs right through town, making a trek outside your apartment — whether for business or pleasure — relatively straightforward.

Transportation

32

Car-Dependent

out of 100 WalkScore® Rating

This area is considered a car-dependent area and most errands will require a car.

26

Somewhat Bikeable

out of 100 BikeScore® Rating

You might be able to find places to ride your bike in this area, but you’ll most likely want your car for most errands.

Schools

Sublimity Elementary School

Public

Grades PK-5

310 Students

10
out of 10

Cold Hill Elementary School

Public

Grades PK-5

281 Students

10
out of 10

London Elementary School

Public

Grades PK-5

543 Students

9
out of 10

Bush Elementary School

Public

Grades PK-5

528 Students

9
out of 10

Wyan-Pine Grove Elementary

Public

Grades PK-5

424 Students

8
out of 10

North Laurel Middle School

Public

Grades 6-8

1,003 Students

8
out of 10

South Laurel Middle School

Public

Grades 6-8

979 Students

8
out of 10

Laurel County Virtual Academy

Public

Grades 6-12

6 Students

Rating Unavailable

Homebound Elementary

Public

Grades K-8

Rating Unavailable

South Laurel High School

Public

Grades 9-12

1,108 Students

7
out of 10

North Laurel High School

Public

Grades 9-12

1,300 Students

6
out of 10

Laurel County Virtual Academy

Public

Grades 6-12

6 Students

Rating Unavailable

Homebound Secondary

Public

Grades 9-12

Rating Unavailable

Points of Interest

Parks and Recreation

  • Jackson Wilderness Road State Park

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† Our analysis of utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, home prices, and other goods and services is sourced from the Cost of Living Index, a respected benchmark published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER) that provides a thorough overview of living expenses across different regions.

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Consumer goods, services, and home prices are sourced from the Cost of Living Index published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER). The data on this page is updated quarterly. It was last published in February 2025.