Marshall County, Kentucky
Calvert City Real Estate and Local Guide
A small western Kentucky city in Marshall County that grew from a 19th-century railroad station into a regional industrial center after the Tennessee Valley Authority built nearby Kentucky Dam. Chemical, steel, and metallurgical plants between the city and the Tennessee River anchor its economy.
Living in Calvert City
Home to 16 industrial plants, mostly chemical manufacturers, that are a key source of employment for Western Kentucky. Source: calvertcityky.gov
Homes in Calvert City
- About 53.4% of housing units are owner-occupied, reflecting a mix of long-term homeowners and renters.
Source: ACS 2023
What makes Calvert City home
Calvert Drive-In Theater
Seasonal drive-in movie theater open from April through September
Kentucky Dam Village State Resort Park
State resort park near Calvert City with lodging, docks, trails, and a public beach on Kentucky Lake
Apple Valley Hillbilly Art & Toyland
Roadside folk-art attraction with punny sculptures and a collection of vintage toys and trains
Calvert City Memorial Park
City park featuring an amphitheater and paved lighted trails
Calvert City Greenway
Trail network running from the heart of the city toward Kentucky Lake with paved loops and single-track