Houston Acres, KY

Houston Acres is a tiny residential city of 745 people in Jefferson County, about 10 miles southeast of downtown Louisville. Most visitors arrive via I-264 (Watterson Expressway) and the Poplar Level Road exit, with Preston Highway providing north-south access. Popular routes include short commutes to downtown Louisville and the university district, plus longer trips to Lexington via I-64 East. Despite its small size, Houston Acres operates its own police department, making it one of Kentucky's smallest cities with independent law enforcement.