Sacramento Kentucky Map

About Sacramento, Kentucky

Sacramento is a locality in McLean County, Kentucky, United States. It is a small community with a population of 317. The population density is 334.7 people per km². Sacramento is located at 37.4159°N, 87.2656°W. It observes the Central Time (America/Chicago) timezone. ZIP code: 42372.

Sacramento unfolds across a gentle terrain, where fields of corn and soybeans stretch towards horizons softened by the humid Kentucky air. It lies 26.1 miles south-south-west of Owensboro, KY (from Owensboro, KY: bearing 199°T), and is situated 9.1 miles south-west of Livermore. The landscape here is a quiet study in greens and golds, punctuated by the darker, more somber hues of scattered woodlands that cling to the shallow ravines. On a summer afternoon, the light filters through the leaves with a diffused warmth, casting long, lazy shadows that seem to stretch the very concept of time. The air itself carries a faint, earthy perfume, a blend of freshly turned soil and the subtle sweetness of ripening crops, a constant reminder of the land's enduring bounty. The history of Sacramento is deeply entwined with the agricultural pulse of McLean County, its origins rooted in the fertile ground that has sustained generations. For years, the economy here has been shaped by the rhythm of planting and harvest, with tobacco and grains forming the backbone of local prosperity. While the agricultural heritage remains strong, there's a quiet resilience in Sacramento, a testament to its ability to adapt. The nearby Green River, though not directly within Sacramento, has always played a role in the region's commerce and transportation, its waters a historical artery for trade and connection, subtly influencing the very character of life in this corner of Kentucky.

About This Sacramento Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Sacramento, Kentucky — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 37.415878, -87.265553. Live weather conditions are sourced directly from the National Weather Service, with current observations and a 7-day forecast also powered by Open-Meteo. Real-time local news and world news feeds keep the page current, while a Wikipedia summary or an editorially written description provides background on Sacramento and McLean County.

Detailed location data for Sacramento includes the ZIP code (42372), telephone area code (270), county seat of McLean County (Calhoun), and school district assignment (McLean County School District). These are among the most commonly searched location details for any US city or town.

Location data is drawn from the USGS Geographic Names Information System (GNIS) and cross-verified against 2020 US Census records by coordinate proximity — ensuring the correct Sacramento is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.