Oneida, Kentucky

Oneida (pronounced, oʊ ni: da:) is an unincorporated community and census-designated place (CDP) in Clay County, Kentucky, United States. Its population was 238 at the 2020 census.[4] It is the home of Oneida Baptist Institute. Goose Creek, the Red Bird River, and Bullskin Creek confluence to form the South Fork of the Kentucky River a few hundred yards from the center of the town.

Oneida
Census-designated place (CDP)
Buildings along River Street
Buildings along River Street
Oneida is located in Kentucky
Oneida
Oneida
Location within the state of Kentucky
Oneida is located in the United States
Oneida
Oneida
Oneida (the United States)
Coordinates: 37°16′10″N 83°38′57″W
CountryUnited States
StateKentucky
CountyClay
Area
[1]
 • Total2.10 sq mi (5.43 km2)
 • Land2.04 sq mi (5.29 km2)
 • Water0.05 sq mi (0.14 km2)
Elevation
778 ft (237 m)
Population
 (2020)
 • Total370
 • Density181.37/sq mi (69.94/km2)
Time zoneUTC-5 (Eastern Time Zone (EST))
 • Summer (DST)UTC-4 (EST)
ZIP code
40972[2]
Area code606
FIPS code21-58062
GNIS feature ID514357[3]

The major road that leads from the center of town to the Leslie County line is called "Bullskin".

Demographics
Historical population
CensusPop.Note%±
2010410—
2020238−42.0%
U.S. Decennial Census[4]

Notable people
  • James Anderson Burns, founder and first president of Oneida Baptist Institute
  • Bert Combs, lawyer, officer in the Army, judge, politician, 50th Governor of Kentucky
  • Jensen Huang, cofounder and CEO of Nvidia
  • Anne Shelby, children's book writer

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, Oneida has a humid subtropical climate, abbreviated "Cfa" on climate maps.[5]

References
  1. "2020 U.S. Gazetteer Files". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved March 18, 2022.
  2. "Oneida KY ZIP Code". zipdatamaps.com. 2023. Retrieved June 16, 2023.
  3. U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Oneida, Kentucky
  4. "Oneida CDP, Kentucky - Census Bureau Profile". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved July 27, 2023.
  5. Climate Summary for Oneida, Kentucky


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