Summer Shade, Kentucky

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Summer Shade, Kentucky
Census-designated place
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Summer Shade
Coordinates: 36°53′3″N85°42′9″W / 36.88417°N 85.70250°W / 36.88417; -85.70250
Country United States
State Kentucky
County Metcalfe
Area
[1]
 • Total2.04 sq mi (5.28 km2)
 • Land2.03 sq mi (5.27 km2)
 • Water0.01 sq mi (0.01 km2)
Elevation
896 ft (273 m)
Population
 (2020) [2]
 • Total294
 • Density144.54/sq mi (55.82/km2)
Time zone UTC-6 (Central (CST))
 • Summer (DST) UTC-5 (CST)
ZIP code
42166
FIPS code 21-74586
GNIS feature ID504782 [3]

Summer Shade is an unincorporated community and census-designated place (CDP) in Metcalfe County, Kentucky, United States. As of the 2020 census, the population was 294. [2]

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History

Originally the area was known as "Sartain Precinct" and later as "Glover's Creek"; W.M. Riggs, the postmaster, changed the name to Summer Shade in 1872.

Geography

Summer Shade is located in southwestern Metcalfe County. Kentucky Route 90 (KY 90), connecting Glasgow to Burkesville and the Dale Hollow Lake area, runs through Summer Shade. Glasgow is 14 miles (23 km) to the northwest, while Burkesville is 23 miles (37 km) to the southeast. KY 640 leads north from Summer Shade 11 miles (18 km) to Wisdom and 17 miles (27 km) to Knob Lick. KY 163 passes just east of the community, leading north 8 miles (13 km) to Edmonton, the Metcalfe county seat, and south 12 miles (19 km) to Tompkinsville.

According to the U.S. Census Bureau, the Summer Shade CDP has an area of 2.04 square miles (5.3 km2), of which 0.005 square miles (0.013 km2), or 0.25%, are water. [1] The community sits on a ridge that drains to the west and north to Glover Creek and south to Nobob Creek. Both creeks flow west toward Skaggs Creek, a tributary of the Barren River and part of the Green River watershed.

The rural-dominated area is home to the Kingsford Charcoal factory. Located 2 miles (3 km) east of Summer Shade on KY 90 near Beaumont, it identifies itself as a Summer Shade-based business.

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, Summer Shade has a humid subtropical climate, abbreviated "Cfa" on climate maps. [4]

Demographics

Historical population
CensusPop.Note%±
2020 294—
U.S. Decennial Census [5]

Education

There was one school in Summer Shade that was known as Summer Shade Elementary School. It went from grades K-6. Currently, students go to Metcalfe County Elementary in Edmonton.

Notable people

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References

  1. 1 2 "2022 U.S. Gazetteer Files: Kentucky". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved May 18, 2023.
  2. 1 2 "P1. Race – Summer Shade CDP, Kentucky: 2020 DEC Redistricting Data (PL 94-171)". U.S. Census Bureau. Retrieved May 18, 2023.
  3. ↑ U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Summer Shade, Kentucky
  4. ↑ Climate Summary for Summer Shade, Kentucky
  5. ↑ "Census of Population and Housing". Census.gov. Retrieved June 4, 2016.
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