Nicholasville, KY
Full City Profile · Kentucky · Jessamine County County
3.2
/5.0
B
Good
31,625
Population
2,079/sq mi density
$67,514
Median Income
$31,320 per capita
$210,700
Home Value
$326,642 Zillow
$996
Median Rent
27.7% income on rent
56°F
Avg Temperature
113
Violent Crime/100K
1,518 property/100K
B
Overall
3.2 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.9 / 5.0
$67,514 median income, 3.3% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.9 / 5.0
$210,700 home value, $996/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
113 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 56°F (13°C). Winters average 34°F in January while summers reach 77°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 49.8 inches. The area receives 14.5 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.
Temperature
34°F Jan (1°C)
77°F Jul (25°C)
| Annual Average | 56.3°F |
| 4% above US avg | |
| January Average | 34°F (1°C) |
| July Average | 77°F (25°C) |
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 | 43.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Good Days % | 81.6% |
| Unhealthy Days | 0 |
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 | 34°F (1°C) | 3.4 in | Coldest |
| February | 38°F (3°C) | 3.6 in | |
| March | 46°F (8°C) | 4.5 in | |
| April | 56°F (13°C) | 4.4 in | |
| May | 65°F (19°C) | 5.4 in | Wettest |
| June | 73°F (23°C) | 5.0 in | |
| July | 77°F (25°C) | 5.1 in | Warmest |
| August | 76°F (24°C) | 3.7 in | |
| September | 69°F (21°C) | 3.4 in | |
| October | 58°F (14°C) | 3.7 in | |
| November | 46°F (8°C) | 3.4 in | Driest |
| December | 38°F (3°C) | 4.2 in |
Nicholasville has a seasonal temperature swing of 43°F / from 34°F in January to 77°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 49.8 inches, with May being the wettest month (5.4") and November the driest (3.4").