Kentucky · Metropolitan Area
Nicholasville is a mid-size city in Kentucky with a population of 31,625. Residents earn $67,514 per year, which is 10% below the national average.
Based on current data, Nicholasville receives an overall livability score of 3.3 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B. Key strengths include low unemployment, low crime rates, affordable housing, high health insurance coverage. Nicholasville offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.
The median household income in Nicholasville is $67,514, 10% below the national average of $75,149. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 2.1%. 10.5% of residents live in poverty, near the national average of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 25 minutes.
The median home value in Nicholasville is $210,700, 25% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $996 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. A price-to-income ratio of 3.1x indicates a reasonably affordable housing market.
Violent crime in Nicholasville is below the national average at 180 per 100,000 residents (U.S. avg: 380). Property crime occurs at a rate of 3,707 per 100,000, 89% above the national average.
27.0% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 89.0% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.5/10.
Nicholasville enjoys a moderate climate with an average annual temperature of 57°F. Winters average 36°F in January while summers reach 77°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 45.9 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.
| English Only | 93.4% |
| 19% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 6.6% |
| 51% below US avg |
| Median HH Income | $67,514 |
| 10% below US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $31,320 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $1,039 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $85,251 |
| Unemployment | 2.1% |
| 42% below US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 10.5% |
| 15% below US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 1,973 |
| County GDP | $3,050M |
| Restaurants | 90 |
| Healthcare | 128 |
| Retail | 156 |
| Manufacturing | 70 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $5,710 |
| 63% above US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 2.71% |
| Commute Time | 24.7 min |
| Work from Home | 8.3% |
| Census Median | $210,700 |
| 25% below US avg | |
| Zillow ZHVI | $318,658 |
| Median List Price | $365,000 |
| Median List Price | $365,000 |
| $/Sq Ft | $184 |
| Homes Sold | 33 |
| Sale-to-List Ratio | 98.5% |
| Price Drops | 12.3% |
| Inventory | 114 |
| Census Median Rent | $996 |
| 14% below US avg | |
| Zillow Rent (ZORI) | $1,438 |
| Studio | $719 |
| 1 Bedroom | $794 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $984 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,277 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $1,442 |
| Owner-Occupied | 62.8% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $5,710 |
| 63% above US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 2.71% |
| Insurance Rate | 93.6% |
| Premature Death | 9,935/100K |
| Food Environment | 7.7/10 |
| Exercise Access | 90.1% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 128 |
| Total Violent | 180.0/100K |
| 53% below US avg | |
| Murder | 0.0/100K |
| 100% below US avg | |
| Rape | 27.7/100K |
| Robbery | 100.4/100K |
| Assault | 51.9/100K |
| Total Property | 3,707.3/100K |
| 89% above US avg | |
| Burglary | 733.8/100K |
| Theft | 2,828.1/100K |
| Vehicle Theft | 145.4/100K |
| Arson | 10.4/100K |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 6 |
| Safety Grade | F |
| Safety Score | 1.0 / 5.0 |
| Annual Average | 57.0°F |
| 6% above US avg | |
| January Average | 36°F (2°C) |
| July Average | 77°F (25°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 45.9 inches |
| 21% above US avg |
| AQI Median | 41.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 994 ft (303 m) |
| Area | 15.2 sq mi (39.4 km²) |
| Population Density | 2,079/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 37.8900°N, 84.5668°W |
| County FIPS | 21113 |
Winner: Republican by 35.9 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 27.0% |
| 20% below US avg | |
| High School+ | 89.0% |
| School Test Score | 5.50 |
| RUCC Code 2 | Metro — 250K–1M |
| Population Density | 2,079/sq mi |
| Total Area | 15.2 sq mi |
| EV Charging Stations | 2 |
| Alt Fuel Stations | 2 |
| Public Libraries | 2 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 128 |
| Restaurants | 90 |
| Retail Stores | 156 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 6 |
| Avg Commute | 24.7 min |
| Work from Home | 8.3% |