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Lexington-Fayette urban county, KY

Full City Profile · Kentucky · Fayette County County

3.5 /5.0
B+ Good
321,122 Population 1,131/sq mi density
$67,631 Median Income $42,272 per capita
$272,100 Home Value $318,658 Zillow
$1,101 Median Rent 29.9% income on rent
57°F Avg Temperature 286 sunny days/yr
180 Violent Crime/100K 3,707 property/100K
B+
Overall
3.5 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.9 / 5.0
$67,631 median income, 3.4% unemployment
A
Affordability
4.4 / 5.0
$272,100 home value, $1,101/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
180 violent crimes/100K
A+
Education
4.8 / 5.0
47.3% bachelor's degree or higher

Parks & Recreation in Lexington-Fayette urban county (19)

Adams Lake State Park
State Park
99 acres. Open Access
Entrance: $0
Big Bone Lick State Historic Site
State Park
369 acres. Open Access
Entrance: $0
Blue Licks Battlefield State Resort Park
State Park
1,018 acres. Open Access
Entrance: $0
Camp Nelson National Monument
National Monument
The US Army established Camp Nelson as a fortified supply depot in April 1863. Over the next 3 years, the site evolved into a massive recruitment and training center for United States Colored Troops and a refugee camp for their families. It served as a shelter for civilians fleeing war and for ensla...
Entrance: $0
Activities: Hiking, Front-Country Hiking, Junior Ranger Program, Park Film, Museum Exhibits
Weather: Kentucky has a moderate climate, where summers are humid with highs typically in the upper 80s, and winter highs are in the low 40s. Of course, be aware of the possibility of storms or more extreme te...
Clifty Falls State Park
State Park
1,149 acres. Open Access
Entrance: $0
East Fork State Park
State Park
8,830 acres. Open Access
Entrance: $0
Fort Boonesborough State Park
State Park
161 acres. Open Access
Entrance: $0
General Butler State Resort Park
State Park
550 acres. Open Access
Entrance: $0
Green River Lake State Park
State Park
3 acres. Open Access
Entrance: $0
Isaac Shelby Cemetery State Historic Site
State Park
3 acres. Open Access
Entrance: $0
Kincaid Lake State Park
State Park
478 acres. Open Access
Entrance: $0
Lincoln Homestead State Park
State Park
208 acres. Open Access
Entrance: $0
Mill Springs Battlefield National Monument
National Monument
The US won a significant victory early in the Civil War at the Battle of Mill Springs. Explore the rolling fields of Kentucky where the battle took place and learn about that state's strategic importance to both sides of the fight.
Entrance: $0
Activities: Guided Tours, Self-Guided Tours - Auto, Junior Ranger Program, Park Film, Museum Exhibits
Weather: Nancy, Kentucky, on average, gets 50 inches of rain per year and 11 inches of snow. July is usually the warmest month with temperatures around 86 F. January can reach a low of 25 F.
My Old Kentucky Home State Park
State Park
290 acres. Open Access
Entrance: $0
Natural Bridge State Resort Park
State Park
1,209 acres. Open Access
Entrance: $0
Old Fort Harrod State Park
State Park
23 acres. Open Access
Entrance: $0
Perryville Battlefield State Historic Site
State Park
1,183 acres. Open Access
Entrance: $0
Taylorsville Lake State Park
State Park
2,025 acres. Open Access
Entrance: $0
Waveland State Historic Site
State Park
13 acres. Open Access
Entrance: $0