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Morehead: Adventure, Arts, and Appalachian Charm.
Morehead offers a welcoming, laid-back atmosphere with a strong sense of community. It's a college town with the energy of Morehead State University, blended with the tranquility of its natural surroundings.
City Snapshot
Population
7,151
County
Rowan County
Timezone
America/New_York
Median Income
$32,020
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Farmers Volunteer Fire Department
Route 377 Volunteer Fire Department, Inc.
Morehead Fire Department
Hayes Crossing- Haldeman Fire Department
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