Raceland, KY Homes for Rent

Raceland, Kentucky, is a residential community situated 7 miles north of Ashland along the Ohio River. Named after a former horse track, Raceland now features streets lined with 1970s ranch-style and 1980s bi-level homes, many on third-of-an-acre grassy lawns. The area is known for its spacious suburban setting, providing more green living space compared to nearby compact town centers. Raceland-Worthington Independent Schools serve the community, with Raceland-Worthington High receiving high ratings. Raceland City Park offers a playground, splash pad, and picnic area, while B.F. Crager Community Park in Flatwoods, less than 3 miles south, includes a larger lawn, playground, basketball court, and Little League fields. For shopping and dining, residents head to Flatwoods or Ashland, where options include Pennington’s Food Fair, Kroger, and the Ashland Town Center mall. Local industries include the CSX Russell Yard and the river port in Wurtland, with King’s Daughters Medical Center in Ashland providing comprehensive healthcare services. Commuting to Huntington, West Virginia, is convenient by car or Amtrak, with Charleston, West Virginia, and Lexington, Kentucky, accessible via Interstate 64.