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Nicholasville, KY
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Nicholasville, KY
At a Glance
How Nicholasville Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Nicholasville's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Is Nicholasville a Good Place to Live?
Economy & Jobs
Nicholasville residents earn a median household income of $67,514 , which is 10% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $31,320. The unemployment rate stands at 2.1% (42% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 10.5% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 1,973 business establishments, including 90 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Nicholasville is $210,700 , 25% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $318,658. Median rent is $996/month, with 27.7% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 90.2 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1990.
Safety & Crime
Nicholasville reports 151 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 60% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 2,430/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.
Education
27.0% of adults in Nicholasville hold a bachelor's degree or higher (20% below the national average). 89.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.6/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Nicholasville has 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.