Freeburn, Kentucky

Freeburn is a census-designated place, unincorporated community and coal town in Pike County, Kentucky, United States.

Freeburn
Unincorporated community & census-designated place
Freeburn
Location in Pike County and the state of Kentucky.
Coordinates: 37°33′52″N 82°8′30″W
Country	United States
State	Kentucky
County	Pike
Area [1]
• Total	1.21 sq mi (3.13 km2)
• Land	1.21 sq mi (3.13 km2)
• Water	0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2)
Elevation [2]	725 ft (221 m)
Population  (2020)
• Total	296
• Density	245.03/sq mi (94.58/km2)
Time zone	Eastern (EST)
• Summer (DST)	EST
ZIP codes	41528
FIPS code	21-29134
GNIS feature ID	492497[2]

A post office called Liss was established in the community in 1911. In 1932, it was renamed Freeburn supposedly for a freeburning coal seam fire.^[3]

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, Freeburn has a humid subtropical climate, abbreviated "Cfa" on climate maps.^[4]

Demographics

Historical population

Census	Pop.	Note	%±
2020	296		—
U.S. Decennial Census[5]