Dunmor, Kentucky Explained

Dunmor, Kentucky
Settlement Type:Census-designated place
Pushpin Map:Kentucky#USA
Pushpin Label:Dunmor
Pushpin Label Position:bottom
Subdivision Type:Country
Subdivision Name:United States
Subdivision Type1:State
Subdivision Name1:Kentucky
Subdivision Type2:Counties
Subdivision Name2:Muhlenberg, Logan
Unit Pref:Imperial
Area Footnotes:[1]
Area Total Km2:6.76
Area Land Km2:6.72
Area Water Km2:0.04
Area Total Sq Mi:2.61
Area Land Sq Mi:2.60
Area Water Sq Mi:0.01
Population As Of:2020
Population Footnotes:[2]
Population Total:322
Population Density Sq Mi:124.04
Population Density Km2:47.89
Timezone:Central (CST)
Utc Offset:-6
Timezone Dst:CDT
Utc Offset Dst:-5
Elevation Ft:591
Coordinates:37.0736°N -86.9961°W
Postal Code Type:ZIP codes
Postal Code:42339 (Dunmor)
42256 (Lewisburg)
Blank Name:FIPS code
Blank Info:21-23014
Blank1 Name:GNIS feature ID
Blank1 Info: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.[2]

History

A post office was established in the community in 1884.[3] The name "Dunmor" may have come from either colonial politician Lord Dunmore,[4] or the local Dunn family.[5]

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 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, of which 0.01sqmi, or 0.54%, are water.[1]

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.[6]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: 2022 U.S. Gazetteer Files: Kentucky . United States Census Bureau . May 23, 2023.
  2. Web site: P1. Race – Dunmor CDP, Kentucky: 2020 DEC Redistricting Data (PL 94-171). U.S. Census Bureau. May 23, 2023.
  3. Web site: Muhlenberg County. Jim Forte Postal History. April 16, 2015. dead. https://web.archive.org/web/20151208043033/http://www.postalhistory.com/postoffices.asp?task=display&state=KY&county=Muhlenberg. December 8, 2015.
  4. News: Sandy Called These Names. Leader-News. September 9, 2007. May 16, 2015. Anderson, Bobby. A12.
  5. Book: Kentucky Place Names. University Press of Kentucky. 1987. April 28, 2013. Rennick, Robert M.. 86. 0813126312.
  6. http://www.weatherbase.com/weather/weather-summary.php3?s=663251&cityname=Dunmor%2C+Kentucky%2C+United+States+of+America&units= Climate Summary for Dunmor, Kentucky