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Elkton

seat of a second-order administrative division

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Location & Surroundings

Elkton is a village in Kentucky, United States with 2,175 inhabitants, at 190 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Russellville, 24 km to the east. The national capital Washington is about 920 km to the east. The nearest airport is Caring Wings Airport, 27 km away.

Also known as: Elk Town

Overview

Elkton is human settlement in Todd County, Kentucky, United States of America.

It is located in Todd County, United States.

Established in 1820-00-00.

The population is about 2,056 (2020).

It covers about 6.54 square kilometre.

The elevation is around 190 metre.

Also known as: Elkton, Kentucky, Elkton, KY

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Image Todd County KY Courthouse.png

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Locator map Todd County Kentucky Incorporated and Unincorporated areas Elkton Highlighted 2124400.svg

Basic Data

  • Country United States
  • Located in Todd County
  • Area 6.54 square kilometre
  • Type seat of a second-order administrative division (PPLA2)

Geography

  • Coordinates
    36° 48' 36" N, 87° 9' 15" W
  • Elevation 190 m (DEM: 190 m)
  • Timezone America/Chicago
  • Time Shift GMT -6 (DST -5)

Statistics & Country

  • Population 2,175
  • Pop. Density 515 p/km²
  • Built-up 13.8%
  • Settlement Rural cluster
  • Currency Dollar (USD)
  • Phone Prefix +1

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Alternate Names

Elk Town

Weather in Elkton

Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Elkton, updated from the NOAA GFS model.

Now 30.8 C with mostly cloudy skies and a 0.7 m/s south-westerly wind. Next 24h: 22.9 to 34.9 C, max wind 2.2 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 525 W/m2.

Temperature
30.8 C
Wind
0.7 m/s SW (233 deg)
Humidity
46 %
Pressure
1,020.3 hPa
Clouds
57 %
Precip
0.00 mm
Solar
0.0 W/m2
UV-B
n/a
Hour Temp (C) Wind (m/s) Dir (deg) RH (%) Pressure (hPa) Precip (step/total mm) Clouds (%) Solar (W/m2) UV-B (W/m2)
NOW 30.8 0.7 233 46 1,020.3 - / 0.00 57 0.0 n/a
6h 25.5 1.0 319 58 1,020.7 0.00 / 0.00 0 0.0 n/a
12h 22.9 2.2 277 67 1,021.0 0.00 / 0.00 0 0.9 n/a
18h 34.9 1.5 281 35 1,019.0 0.00 / 0.00 0 525.4 n/a
Tomorrow 30.1 1.3 116 45 1,015.9 0.00 / 0.00 29 442.8 n/a
30h 25.0 2.0 100 59 1,015.9 0.02 / 0.02 3 0.0 n/a
36h 22.5 1.7 164 70 1,015.4 0.69 / 0.70 0 0.8 n/a
42h 35.6 1.9 245 32 1,014.1 0.00 / 0.00 0 518.5 n/a
Sunday 31.2 1.0 196 38 1,011.5 0.00 / 0.00 79 392.4 n/a
54h 25.5 3.2 203 58 1,012.2 0.00 / 0.00 77 0.0 n/a
60h 24.8 2.2 176 62 1,012.8 0.03 / 0.03 98 0.3 n/a
66h 35.1 2.7 217 31 1,011.8 0.00 / 0.01 58 439.7 n/a
Monday 29.9 1.8 177 42 1,009.9 0.01 / 0.02 99 409.4 n/a
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-09-18 00:00 UTC).

FAQ

What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Elkton?
Now 30.8 C with mostly cloudy skies and a 0.7 m/s south-westerly wind. Next 24h: 22.9 to 34.9 C, max wind 2.2 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 525 W/m2.
Is precipitation expected in the next 24 hours?
No measurable precipitation is expected in the next 24 hours.
When are sunrise and sunset in Elkton today?
Sunrise around 06:32 and sunset around 18:53 (local time). Day length about 12h 21m.
What is the local time in Elkton?
Local time is 01:56. Time zone: America/Chicago (UTC-05:00).
What type of place is Elkton?
Elkton is a seat of a second-order administrative division.
How many people live in Elkton?
Population about 2,175.
What is the elevation of Elkton?
Elevation about 190 m. DEM 190 m.
Where is Elkton located?
It is at 36.81004, -87.15417 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Elkton in?
It is in United States.

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Last updated 2017-03-09
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