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Nicholasville, KY
Full City Profile · Kentucky · Jessamine County County
3.3
/5.0
B
Good
31,625
Population
2,079/sq mi density
$67,514
Median Income
$31,320 per capita
$210,700
Home Value
$318,658 Zillow
$996
Median Rent
27.7% income on rent
57°F
Avg Temperature
305 sunny days/yr
151
Violent Crime/100K
2,430 property/100K
B
Overall
3.3 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.1 / 5.0
$67,514 median income, 2.1% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.9 / 5.0
$210,700 home value, $996/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
151 violent crimes/100K
B
Education
3.2 / 5.0
27.0% bachelor's degree or higher
Nicholasville enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 57°F (14°C). Winters average 36°F in January while summers reach 77°F in July. The area gets 305 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 45.9 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.
Temperature
36°F Jan (2°C)
77°F Jul (25°C)
| Annual Average | 57.0°F |
| 6% above US avg | |
| January Average | 36°F (2°C) |
| July Average | 77°F (25°C) |
| Sunny Days | 305 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 994 ft (303 m) |
| Area | 13.1 sq mi (33.9 km²) |
| Population Density | 2,079/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 37.8900°N, 84.5668°W |
| Timezone | America/New_York |
| County | Jessamine County County |
| Nearest Airport | Lake Cumberland Regional (SME) 58 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 41.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)
| Ozone (O₃) | 0.0466 ppm |
| SO₂ (Sulfur Dioxide) | 0.56 ppb |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Very Low |
| Risk Score | 39.8 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 10.6 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 57.7 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Moderate |
| Hurricane | Very Low |
| Earthquake | Very Low |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Relatively Low |
| Hail | Relatively Low |
| Strong Wind | Relatively High |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Low |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Moderate |
| Lightning | Relatively Moderate |
| Ice Storm | Relatively Low |
| Drought | Very Low |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Low |
| Landslide | Very Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 36°F (2°C) | 3.1 in | |
| February | 36°F (2°C) | 3.4 in | Coldest |
| March | 45°F (7°C) | 4.5 in | |
| April | 54°F (12°C) | 4.1 in | |
| May | 63°F (17°C) | 4.7 in | Wettest |
| June | 72°F (22°C) | 4.3 in | |
| July | 77°F (25°C) | 4.7 in | Warmest |
| August | 74°F (24°C) | 3.8 in | |
| September | 68°F (20°C) | 3.4 in | |
| October | 56°F (14°C) | 2.8 in | Driest |
| November | 46°F (8°C) | 3.5 in | |
| December | 37°F (3°C) | 4.1 in |
Nicholasville has a seasonal temperature swing of 41°F / from 36°F in February to 77°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 46.2 inches, with May being the wettest month (4.7") and October the driest (2.8").