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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 $350,197 Zillow
$1,051 Median Rent 28.4% income on rent
55°F Avg Temperature 293 sunny days/yr
86 Violent Crime/100K 1,232 property/100K
B
Overall
3.2 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.8 / 5.0
$58,834 median income, 2.8% unemployment
A
Affordability
4.2 / 5.0
$257,600 home value, $1,051/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
86 violent crimes/100K
B+
Education
3.9 / 5.0
36.2% bachelor's degree or higher
Versailles experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 55°F (13°C). Winters average 33°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. The area gets 293 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 48.1 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.

Temperature

33°F Jan (1°C) 75°F Jul (24°C)
Annual Average55.2°F
2% above US avg
January Average33°F (1°C)
July Average75°F (24°C)
Sunny Days293 days/yr

Geography

Elevation919 ft (280 m)
Area6.5 sq mi (16.8 km²)
Population Density1,600/sq mi
Coordinates38.0491°N, 84.7250°W
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
CountyWoodford County County
Nearest AirportLouisville Muhammad Ali International (SDF)
56 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 48.1"
27% above US avg
Wettest Month (May) 4.72"
Driest Month (Oct) 2.76"

Air Quality

AQI Median41.0
RatingGood

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskVery Low
Risk Score40.0 / 100
Social Vulnerability34.8 / 100
Community Resilience84.9 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

Tornado Relatively Moderate
Hurricane Very Low
Earthquake Very Low
Wildfire Very Low
Flood Relatively Low
Hail Relatively Low
Strong Wind Relatively Moderate
Heat Wave Very Low
Winter Weather Relatively Low
Lightning Relatively Low
Ice Storm Relatively Low
Drought Very Low
Cold Wave Relatively Low
Landslide Very Low
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)

Earthquake History

16 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M3.8. Most recent: M2.8 on May 11, 2025.

Jan 27, 1990 6 km N of Alton, Indiana M3.8 150 km
Sep 17, 2004 8 km ESE of Corbin, Kentucky M3.7 140 km
Sep 8, 1990 5 km N of Owingsville, Kentucky M3.3 85 km
Aug 20, 2015 6 km SE of Lawrenceburg, Kentucky M2.8 12 km
Mar 17, 1999 2 km NNE of Ripley, Ohio M2.8 111 km
May 11, 2025 11 km SE of High Bridge, Kentucky M2.8 34 km
Mar 9, 1990 8 km ENE of New Amsterdam, Indiana M2.7 129 km
Mar 21, 1990 1 km W of Spring Mill, Kentucky M2.7 82 km
Jan 12, 2023 4 km E of Burgin, Kentucky M2.6 33 km
Aug 4, 2023 11 km ENE of Lancaster, Kentucky M2.6 48 km
May 11, 2015 5 km ESE of Maysville, Kentucky M2.6 111 km
Jul 23, 2013 6 km NNE of Germantown, Kentucky M2.6 100 km
Jan 21, 2018 8 km SSE of High Bridge, Kentucky M2.6 33 km
Jun 20, 2017 10 km N of Hyden, Kentucky M2.6 149 km
Jan 28, 2024 3 km SW of Old Washington, Kentucky M2.5 99 km
Jan 4, 1999 9 km WNW of Mount Sterling, Kentucky M2.5 60 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tornado History

382 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF4. Total: 46 fatalities, 1,567 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Mar 2, 2012 EF4 83 km 4
May 28, 1996 EF4 90 km 0
Nov 22, 1992 EF4 68 km 1
Apr 3, 1974 EF4 91 km 3
Apr 3, 1974 EF4 42 km 7
Apr 3, 1974 EF4 30 km 4
Apr 3, 1974 EF4 93 km 0
Apr 23, 1968 EF4 76 km 6
Dec 11, 2021 EF3 94 km 1
Mar 2, 2012 EF3 93 km 3
Mar 2, 2012 EF3 99 km 10
Feb 28, 2011 EF3 51 km 0
May 8, 2009 EF3 50 km 2
Oct 18, 2007 EF3 86 km 0
May 27, 2004 EF3 17 km 0
Jun 2, 1990 EF3 78 km 0
Jun 2, 1990 EF3 98 km 0
Apr 3, 1974 EF3 71 km 1
Apr 3, 1974 EF3 41 km 0
Apr 3, 1974 EF3 74 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950–2024)

Wildfire History

16 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: SPENCER RIDGE (2,556 ac, 1987).

Year Name Acres Distance
1987 SPENCER RIDGE 2,556 94 km
2022 CUT GAP 2,504 95 km
1999 UNNAMED 1,778 78 km
1987 UNNAMED 1,679 83 km
2010 FISH TRAP COMPLEX 1,430 95 km
1999 AUXIER RIDGE 1,160 94 km
1999 SOUTH FORK 999 91 km
1987 UNNAMED 940 70 km
2017 MIZE 2 841 96 km
2022 PITTS ROAD 773 81 km
2001 WILLOW II 683 94 km
1999 UNNAMED 626 90 km
2013 WIND CAVE 622 91 km
2010 LITTLE DOE CREEK 612 80 km
2022 SMYTH CEMETERY ROAD 530 95 km
2007 KEENER POINT 500 91 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 33°F (1°C) 3.1 in Coldest
February 35°F (2°C) 3.3 in
March 44°F (7°C) 4.4 in
April 54°F (12°C) 4.0 in
May 63°F (17°C) 4.7 in Wettest
June 71°F (22°C) 4.3 in
July 75°F (24°C) 4.6 in Warmest
August 74°F (23°C) 3.7 in
September 68°F (20°C) 3.3 in
October 56°F (13°C) 2.8 in Driest
November 46°F (8°C) 3.5 in
December 36°F (2°C) 4.0 in

Versailles has a seasonal temperature swing of 42°F / from 33°F in January to 75°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 45.6 inches, with May being the wettest month (4.7") and October the driest (2.8").

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