Founded in 1820, Monroe County is one of 120 counties in the state of Kentucky. Historically, Monroe County was formed from Barren County and Cumberland County. The city of Tompkinsville is the county seat. With FIPS code of 171, Monroe County has a population of 11,233 and area of 331 square miles (857 km2).
List of all cities in Monroe County, KY alphabetically
| City/Town | Postal Code | Area Code |
| Boles, KY | 42167 | 270 |
| Bugtussle, KY | 42140 | 270 |
| Fleet, KY | 42140 | 270 |
| Flippin, KY | 42167 | 270 |
| Forkton, KY | 42167 | 270 |
| Fountain Run, KY | 42133 | 270 |
| Freetown, KY | 42140 | 270 |
| Gamaliel, KY | 42140 | 270 |
| Gum Tree, KY | 42167 | 270 |
| Hestand, KY | 42151 | 270 |
| Mount Hermon, KY | 42157 | 270 |
| Mud Lick, KY | 42167 | 270 |
| T Ville, KY | 42167 | 270 |
| Tompkinsville, KY | 42167 | 270 |