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Flatwoods: Greenup County’s Vibrant Heart
Flatwoods is the largest city in Greenup County, Kentucky, with about 7,171 residents as of 2025. It's part of the Huntington–Ashland metropolitan area and is known as a "bedroom community," with most residents working in nearby cities. Flatwoods was incorporated in 1938 and named for its flat, wooded landscape. The city's mayor is Buford Hurley II. Country singer Billy Ray Cyrus is its most notable resident.
112+ Businesses registered locally in Flatwoods, providing services and jobs to residents.
7K+ Population as of 2025, making Flatwoods the largest city in Greenup County.
2.3% Unemployment rate in the active workforce, lower than state and national rates.
77.7% Homeownership rate shows community stability and trust.
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