Versailles, KY

Full City Profile · Kentucky · Woodford County County

3.2 /5.0
B Good
10,382 Population 1,600/sq mi density
$58,834 Median Income $35,640 per capita
$257,600 Home Value $359,153 Zillow
$1,051 Median Rent 28.4% income on rent
55°F Avg Temperature
72 Violent Crime/100K 761 property/100K
B
Overall
3.2 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.6 / 5.0
$58,834 median income, 4.1% unemployment
A
Affordability
4.2 / 5.0
$257,600 home value, $1,051/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
72 violent crimes/100K
B+
Education
3.9 / 5.0
36.2% bachelor's degree or higher

Versailles, KY

At a Glance

Median Income
$58,834
22% below
$35,640 per capita
Home Value
$257,600
9% below
Zillow: $359,153
Median Rent
$1,051/mo
10% below
28.4% of income on rent
Violent Crime
72/100K
81% below
761/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
36.2%
7% above
86.6% high school+
Unemployment
4.1%
14% above
9.6% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
31.0%
3% below
20.7% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
55°F

How Versailles Compares to the U.S. Average

Each bar shows Versailles's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)

Income
78%
Home Value
91%
Rent
90%
Poverty
77%
Bachelor's
107%
Unemployment
114%
Crime
19%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Versailles a Good Place to Live?

B
3.2 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Versailles residents earn a median household income of $58,834 , which is 22% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $35,640. The unemployment rate stands at 4.1% (14% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 9.6% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 1,083 business establishments, including 49 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Versailles is $257,600 , 9% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $359,153. Median rent is $1,051/month, with 28.4% 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 1979.

Safety & Crime

Versailles reports 72 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 81% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 761/100K.

Education

36.2% of adults in Versailles hold a bachelor's degree or higher (7% above the national average). 86.6% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.2/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Versailles has an average annual temperature of 55°F (13°C). Winters average 33°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 48.1 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population10,382
Median Age39.0 yrs
Density1,600/mi²
Male / Female49% / 51%
Foreign Born7.6%
Veterans6.8%

Economy

B+
Median Income$58,834
Per Capita$35,640
Unemployment4.1%
Poverty9.6%
County GDP$1,636M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,015

Housing

A
Home Value$257,600
Rent$1,051
Ownership60.8%
Zillow$359,153
Housing Units4,733
Rent Burden28.4%

Crime

F
Violent72/100K
Property761/100K

Health

Obesity31.0%
Diabetes10.6%
Smoking20.7%
Heart Disease6.7%
Premature Death9,363/100K

Climate

Avg Temp55°F
Rain48.1 in/yr
Elevation919 ft

Education

B+
Bachelor's+36.2%
High School+86.6%
Graduate+14.1%
School Score6.2/10

Community

2024 VoteR 56% / D 42%
Commute25 min
Broadband84.8%
Internet Speed235 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries2

Did You Know?

The median home in Versailles was built in 1979.
The nearest airport is Louisville Muhammad Ali International (56 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.412 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
14.5% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 235 Mbps.
The county recorded 1 fatal vehicle crashes.