Science Hill Kentucky Map
Science Hill, Kentucky — interactive Google street map, satellite and terrain views, Street View, live National Weather Service conditions and 7-day forecasts, real-time local and world news, and an editorial description of Science Hill, Pulaski County.
Interactive Map of Science Hill, Kentucky
| City | Science Hill |
| State | Kentucky (KY) |
| County | Pulaski |
| Country | United States of America |
| Timezone | Eastern Time (America/New_York) |
| Latitude | 37.177022 |
| Longitude | -84.635777 |
| Population | 647 |
| Density | 393.2 /km² |
| Incorporated | N/A |
About Science Hill, Kentucky
Science Hill is a locality in Pulaski County, Kentucky, United States. It is a small community with a population of 647. The population density is 393.2 people per km². Science Hill is located at 37.1770°N, 84.6358°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone. ZIP code: 42553.
Science Hill unfolds across a landscape of rolling, fertile farmland, where the earth, a deep, rich loam, yields bountiful crops under the vast Kentucky sky. It lies 43.7 miles south-south-west of Richmond, KY (from Richmond, KY: bearing 205°T), and is situated 6.1 miles north-north-west of Somerset. The terrain here is a study in gentle ascents and shallow valleys, a topography that has shaped the lives and endeavors of its inhabitants for generations. Here, the air often carries the sweet, earthy scent of ripening corn and the distant hum of tractors, a constant, reassuring reminder of the land’s enduring purpose. The quality of light, particularly in the late afternoon, possesses a diffused, golden warmth, catching the dust motes dancing above freshly tilled fields and casting long, soft shadows across the undulating hills, imbuing the scene with a profound, quiet beauty. The history of Science Hill is intrinsically tied to the agricultural heritage of Pulaski County, a place where the soil itself seems to hold the echoes of past seasons and the hard work of those who cultivated it. While no grand universities bear its name, the very moniker "Science Hill" hints at an underlying aspiration for knowledge and understanding, perhaps rooted in the practical sciences that underpin successful farming. The local economy remains firmly anchored in agriculture, with its fields producing a variety of grains and livestock, a testament to the resilience and ingenuity of its rural roots. It is a place where traditions are honored, and the pace of life, though steady, allows for contemplation of the natural world and the enduring cycles of growth and harvest.
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About This Science Hill Map Page
This page provides an interactive Google map of Science Hill, Kentucky with street, satellite and terrain views and integrated Street View imagery. 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 Science Hill and Pulaski County. Coordinates and population data are also included.
Location data for Science Hill is drawn from the USGS Geographic Names Information System (GNIS) and cross-verified against 2020 US Census records by coordinate proximity, not name matching alone — ensuring the correct Science Hill is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states.
| Page generated | June 2026 |
| Location data | SimpleMaps US Cities Database; coordinates matched to USGS GNIS definitive data |
| Wikipedia validation | Article content matched to USGS GNIS coordinates via Wikipedia geosearch API. Location verified by proximity — not name matching alone. |
