The name Little Rock-Plum refers to the area’s rich limestone and a group of plum trees. Bordering the Bourbon County seat of Paris, Little Rock-Plum is among the region’s horse country communities. While some of its farmland grows crops like corn, tobacco, soybeans and grains, it has long appealed to equestrians. “You’re not going to find a better grass than there. That’s big for raising cattle and horses,” says Alex Wilson, a resident and the owner of the Split Aces Performance Horses farm. “The lay of the land is just beautiful. You’ve got green grass year-round, rivers and creeks. It’s just real beautiful here.”This area also has the historic Cane Ridge Meeting House, the site of the largest revival during the country’s Second Great Awakening in the early 1800s. The landmark is a local attraction, and groups still meet there for church services.
The average farm in Little Rock-Plum is 202 acres.
Little Rock-Plum is located in Bourbon County, which ranks second in Kentucky for total horse population.
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Ranch-style homes and farmhouses with acreage
The area consists of gently rolling farmland with occasional patches of trees and large flower beds. Homes share spacious lots with barns, some of which are decades old and have weather-worn wood and rusted metal roofs. “We are sort of in the center of a farming community,” says James Trader, a minister and curator at the Cane Ridge Meeting House. “I like the fact that it’s not in the middle of a city and that we’re a little closer to nature.”
Housing includes ranch-style, farmhouse, Colonial Revival and some contemporary homes. Costs mainly run between about $200,000 and $600,000, but an upscale Colonial on multiple acres can go for $800,000. Buyers will also find farm properties going from about $1 million for about 40 acres to $4 million for even larger space. Little Rock-Plum’s overall CAP Index Crime Score is 1 out of 10, below the national average of 4.
Some homes in Little Rock-Plum feature log cabin architecture.
Homebuyers looking in Little Rock-Plum can expect to spend around $298 per square foot.
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Steaks and train views at Trackside
Residents usually go to Paris to dine and shop. “It’s got some nice little hole-in-the-wall places,” Wilson says. Paris staples include Lil’s Coffee Shop, which has a vintage bar and a sitting area with antique furnishings. Other institutions in Paris include the Trackside Restaurant & Bourbon Bar, which runs out of a repurposed depot and gives patrons up-close views of the passing train. “It’s a nice little place to go to dinner. They got steaks for pretty good prices,” Wilson says. “And there’s quite a few Mexican restaurants.” The city’s Walmart provides the nearest chain retailer and grocery store.
Lil’s Coffee Shop has been serving Little Rock-Plum shoppers since the early 2000s.
Residents in Little Rock-Plum enjoy steaks and bourbon cocktails at Trackside Restaurant & Bourbon Bar.
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Learning about Cane Ridge’s history
The Cane Ridge Meeting House is among the area’s landmarks. Visitors may stop by its museum to learn about its history and the larger religious event involving the site. The single-room log house inside the main stone building is the largest of its kind in the country. Visitors may then walk around the site’s surrounding 5 acres, where they’ll find a pioneer burial site and some picnic spots. Neighboring Paris provides more recreational destinations, including Legion Park. Its amenities include several youth baseball fields and a skate park. Younger visitors also enjoy the animal-themed playground.
The Cane Ridge Meeting House in Little Rock-Plum is the site of the largest religious revival during the Second Great Awakening in the early 1800s.
Legion Park is a popular recreational spot offering facilities for baseball, skateboarding, and basketball, along with picnic tables for gatherings.
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Horse shows, carnival rides and food at Bourbon County Fair
The community's proximity to Paris puts it close to signature events like the Bourbon County Fair and Horse Show, which spans several days in June. Many from across the county flock to the city’s Legion Park to enjoy carnival rides and games, corn dogs and singing and dancing performances. The fair also features equestrian events and truck and tractor pulls.
Bourbon County High band’s march to success
The Bourbon County Schools district serves the community and gets an overall C-plus from Niche. Students in the community may start at Cane Ridge Elementary School, which gets a C-plus from Niche. They may then attend Bourbon County middle and high schools, which, respectively, get C and B-minus grades from Niche. Musically inclined students may look at Bourbon County High’s marching band. In addition to winning over a dozen state and national titles since the late 2000s, the band attended the 2022 Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade in New York.
The student population of Bourbon County Middle School is 593 and the school serves 6-8.
Bourbon County High School is placed 80th in Kentucky and offers advanced placement.
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U.S. 460 commute to Paris
Drivers take Cane Ridge Road and U.S. Highway 460 to Paris. The city is 8 miles from the heart of Little Rock-Plum. The Bourbon Community Hospital in Paris is the nearest major medical facility. Paris is also about 30 miles from Lexington, home of the Blue Grass Airport.
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Average Home Value
Source: Public Records
Property Mix - Square Feet
This Neighborhood Has More Owners
Demographics
Total Population
808
Median Age
44
Population Density
1 person/acre
Population under 18
24.5%
On par with the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
21.9%
On par with the national average
19.1%
Finances
Median Household Income
$55,108
Significantly below the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$89,314
Education and Workforce
High School Graduates
85.4%
College Graduates
22.9%
Below the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
9.8%
% Population in Labor Force
60.8%
On par with the national average
65.1%
Weather
Annual Precipitation
46''
Average Winter Low Temperature
21°F
Average Summer High Temperature
86°F
Annual Snowfall
20''
Area Factors
Somewhat Bikeable
Bike Score®
12/ 100
Car-Dependent
Walk Score®
0/ 100
Source: Walk Score
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