Welcome to Science Hill ...
The city of Science Hill is located in Pulaski County<1>.
The location of Science Hill has been provided by the Geographic Names Information System (ie- the GNIS).<2>
While we don't have a date for the founding of Science Hill, you might consider that their post office opened in 1874.
From the Census Estimates for 2019, Science Hill has a population of 695 people<3> (see below for details).
Science Hill is 1,100 feet [335 m] above sea level.<4>.
Time Zone: Science Hill lies in the Eastern Time Zone (EST/EDT) and observes daylight saving time
Note: If you travel west from Science Hill (for example, toward Columbia), you will leave Eastern Time and cross into the Central Time Zone (CST/CDT).
Science Hill is located in the (606) area code.
The ZIP code for Science Hill: 42553<5>
Population Details ...
Taken from the 2019 Census Estimates, Science Hill had an population of 695 people. This is an increase of 0.29% since the 2010 Census (or an increase of 9.62% since the 2000 Census).
At the time of the 2010 Census, Science Hill had a population of 693 people. This makes Science Hill the county's 3rd most populous community.
The population of Science Hill represents 0.02% of the total population of Kentucky (which has 4,339,367 people), making it the state's 261st most populous community.
With a 2010 count of 693 people, the population of Science Hill increased 9.31% from the 2000 Census (with a count of 634 people).
More information can be found on the Census Page for Science Hill.
Communities Also Named Science Hill ...
Using our Gazetteer, we found that there are 4 communities that are also named Science Hill - they are located in Louisiana, North Carolina, Ohio and Ontario.
For more information, see our Tidbits & Trivia Page for Science Hill.
Communities near Science Hill ...
We have created a list of 10 communities that are near Science Hill.
- Somerset
(6 miles [9.7 km] to the south)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Somerset have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Somerset
- Somerset is located in Pulaski County
- Population from the 2020 Census: 11,829 people
- Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Somerset <6>
- Liberty
(19 miles [30.6 km] to the northwest)- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Liberty
- Liberty is located in Casey County
- Population from the 2020 Census: 2,139 people
- Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Liberty <6>
- Brodhead
(19 miles [30.6 km] to the northeast)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Brodhead have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Brodhead
- Brodhead is located in Rockcastle County
- Population from the 2020 Census: 1,185 people
- Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Brodhead <6>
- Ferguson
(7 miles [11.3 km] to the south) - Burnside
(13 miles [20.9 km] to the south)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Burnside have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Burnside
- Burnside is located in Pulaski County
- Population from the 2020 Census: 791 people
- Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Burnside <6>
- Eubank
(7 miles [11.3 km] to the north)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Eubank have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Eubank
- Eubank is located in Pulaski County
- Population from the 2020 Census: 334 people
- Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Eubank <6>
- Ansel
(4 miles [6.4 km] to the west) - Coin
(6 miles [9.7 km] to the east) - Bethelridge
(7 miles [11.3 km] to the northwest)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Bethelridge have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Bethelridge
- Bethelridge is located in Casey County
- Ware
(7 miles [11.3 km] to the west)
To Help With Your Genealogy Research ...
We have a couple of sections for those tracing their genealogy.
We created a list of cemeteries that are in the area around Science Hill. Our list includes the location of those cemeteries and we provide an overhead view. See our Cemetery List for Science Hill.
Using the information from an 1895 Atlas, we've created a list of communities that were in the area of Science Hill. Our list includes information such as whether the 1895 community had a post office or railroad service. See our List of 1890's Communities around Science Hill.
We also have a detailed list of newspapers that have been published in the area around Science Hill. See our Newspapers Page for Science Hill.
TripAdvisor Tourism Pages for Science Hill ...
Looking for more information about Science Hill? A wonderful source is the TripAdvisor website. We always start with the TripAdvisor Tourism page, where you can read an overview with links that will help you find lodging, restaurants and attractions.
In addition to the Tourism page for Science Hill, there are neighboring communities that also have Tourism pages. More information about those communities can be found on our TripAdvisor Page for Science Hill.
Adding Science Hill to Our Gazetteer ...
We originally found mention of Science Hill in both the FIPS-55 and the GNIS. For more information, see the FIPS and GNIS Codes sections on our Miscellaneous Page.
From our notes, the earliest published mention we've found for Science Hill was in the document titled List of Post Offices from Cameron Blevins and Richard Helbock.<7>
From that list, the Science Hill post office opened in 1874.
We also found Science Hill in the book titled Business Atlas and Shippers' Guide (1895).
For more details, see References and Mentions for Science Hill.
Off-the-Road Links ...
Unfortunately, we don't know of a website for Science Hill. If you can help, please contact us through our Feedback Page.
The official website for Pulaski County: www.pulaskicountygovt.org/
The official website for State of Kentucky: https://kentucky.gov/
Footnotes ...
| <1> | If you're interested in how the shape of Kentucky's counties, including Pulaski, have changed over time, we recommend the Atlas of Historical County Boundaries. |
| <2> | The location has been supplied by the Geographic Names Information System - which is maintained by the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS). While these values should be definitive, we found that accuracy can vary and you should double-check the location if accuracy is required. |
| <3> | Population counts have been provided by the U.S. Census Bureau. For more detail, please visit our Census Page for Science Hill. |
| <4> | The elevation is an estimate for the area around Science Hill - it will be higher in some places and lower in others. |
| <5> | ZIP Codes have been created by the United States Postal Service (USPS) as a way of grouping addresses to make delivery more efficient. The boundaries of the ZIP Code can be changed, re-assigned, eliminated or overlapped with other ZIP Codes. So keep in mind that any given ZIP Code is only 'loosely' associated with a city (such as Science Hill). When looking for a ZIP Code, whether Science Hill or elsewhere, it's always best to check the website of the United States Postal Service (USPS). |
| <6> | While we're fans and frequent users of TripAdvisor, you should know that we're also members of the TripAdvisor affiliate program. |
| <7> | A copy of their list with background information can be found at: https://cblevins.github.io/us-post-offices/data-biography/ |