Winchester, KY

Kentucky · Bourbon County · Lexington-Fayette Metro

Winchester is a small city in Kentucky with a population of 19,133. Residents earn $57,653 per year, which is 23% below the national average.

Data updated April 2026

3.1 /5.0

B Good

19,133 Population 2,073/sq mi density

$57,653 Median Income $35,099 per capita

$180,400 Home Value $254,751 Zillow

$867 Median Rent 29.2% income on rent

55°F Avg Temperature 293 sunny days/yr

237 Violent Crime/100K 4,424 property/100K

Overall

3.1 / 5.0

Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education

B+

Economy

3.8 / 5.0

$57,653 median income, 3.1% unemployment

A+

Affordability

4.9 / 5.0

$180,400 home value, $867/mo rent

Safety

1.0 / 5.0

237 violent crimes/100K (38% below avg)

C+

Education

2.7 / 5.0

21.0% bachelor's degree or higher

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Full City Profile

Median Income $57,653

23% lower than US avg

Home Value $180,400

36% lower than US avg

Violent Crime 237/100K

38% lower than US avg

Bachelor's+ 21.0%

38% lower than US avg

Median Rent $867

25% lower than US avg

Obesity Rate 31.0%

3% lower than US avg

Unemployment 3.1%

14% lower than US avg

Poverty Rate 9.7%

22% lower than US avg

How Winchester Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)

People

Population19,133

Median Age38.8 yrs

Density2,073/mi²

Male / Female46% / 54%

Largest GroupWhite 86%

Veterans6.8%

Economy

B+

Median Income$57,653

Per Capita$35,099

Unemployment3.1%

Poverty9.7%

County GDP$1,309M

Commute23 min

Housing

A+

Home Value$180,400

Rent$867

Ownership59.8%

Zillow$254,751

Housing Units9,009

Rent Burden29.2%

Crime

Violent237/100K

Property4,424/100K

Murder0.0/100K

Assault134/100K

Burglary640/100K

Health

Obesity31.0%

Smoking20.7%

Heart Disease6.7%

Climate

Avg Temp55°F (13°C)

AQI41 (Good)

Rain47.7 in/yr

Sunny Days293/yr

Elevation969 ft (295 m)

Education

C+

Bachelor's+21.0%

High School+89.7%

Graduate+5.0%

School Score5.40

Community

2024 VoteR 66% / D 32%

Commute23 min

Broadband88.5%

EV Stations4

Libraries2

Is Winchester a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Winchester receives an overall livability score of 3.1 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B. Key strengths include low unemployment, low crime rates, affordable housing, abundant sunshine. Areas to be aware of include below-average incomes. Winchester offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Winchester is $57,653, 23% below the national average of $75,149. Unemployment stands at 3.1%, indicating a healthy job market. 9.7% of residents live in poverty, near the national average of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 23 minutes.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Winchester is $180,400, 36% below the national median / offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $867 per month, below the national average / a plus for affordability. A price-to-income ratio of 3.1x indicates a reasonably affordable housing market.

Safety & Crime

Violent crime in Winchester is below the national average at 237 per 100,000 residents (U.S. avg: 380). Property crime occurs at a rate of 4,424 per 100,000, 126% above the national average.

Education

21.0% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 89.7% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.4/10.

Climate & Weather

Winchester experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 55°F. Winters average 32°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July. With 293 sunny days per year, residents enjoy well above the national average of sunshine. Annual precipitation totals 47.7 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.

Winchester has a population of 19,133 with a density of 2,073 people per square mile, spread across 7.9 square miles. The median age is 38.8 years, 0% younger than the national median of 38.9. The gender split is 54.1% female and 45.9% male. The city is predominantly White (86.2%), with 1.1% Hispanic, 7.2% Black. English is the primary language spoken at home by 96% of residents. 6.8% of the population are veterans. 20.4% of residents have a disability (above the 13.0% national average). 95.5% have health insurance coverage.

Population

19,133

Total Population

2,073

People / sq mi

38.8yrs

Median Age

0% below US avg

7.9mi²

Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 45.9%

Female 54.1%

Race & Ethnicity

Winchester vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only 96.0%

22% above US avg

Spanish 4.0%

70% below US avg

Social Characteristics

Winchester vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Winchester is $57,653, which is 23% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $35,099. The average weekly wage is $1,023, 29% lower than the U.S. average. The unemployment rate is 3.1% (below the 3.6% US average). 9.7% of residents live below the poverty line, lower than the national rate of 12.4%. The area has 646 business establishments, including 30 restaurants. The cost of living index is 90.2, below the national baseline of 100 / offering relatively affordable living. Workers commute an average of 23 minutes (shorter than the 28-minute US average). 9.8% of workers work from home (below the 15.2% national rate).

Income: Winchester vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income	$57,653
	23% below US avg
Per Capita Income	$35,099
Avg Weekly Wage	$1,023
IRS Avg AGI	$68,051
Gini Index	0.452 (0=equal, 1=unequal)

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment	3.1%
	14% below US avg
Poverty Rate	9.7%
	22% below US avg
Establishments (County)	646
County GDP	$1,309M

Business (County)

Restaurants	30
Healthcare	51
Retail	56
Manufacturing	22

Tax & Cost of Living

Property Tax (IRS)	$3,318
	5% below US avg
Cost of Living	90.20 (100=avg)
Effective Tax Rate	1.84%

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time	22.7 min
Drive Alone	76.8%
Public Transit	0.1%
Work from Home	9.8%

Walkability

The median home value in Winchester is $180,400, 36% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home value at $254,751, higher than the Census estimate. Homes sell for 99.1% of their list price. Monthly rent averages $867 (25% below the national average of $1,163). Fair market rent ranges from $794 for a one-bedroom to $984 for a two-bedroom apartment. 59.8% of housing units are owner-occupied. There are 9,009 total housing units in the city. The median year a home was built is 1973. The average annual property tax is $3,318. 29.2% of renters spend 30% or more of their income on housing. The home price-to-income ratio is 3.1x.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median	$180,400
	36% below US avg
Zillow ZHVI	$254,751
Median List Price	$251,450

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Median List Price	$251,450
$/Sq Ft	$177
Homes Sold	16
Sale-to-List Ratio	99.1%
Price Drops	30.9%
Inventory	55

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent	$867
	25% below US avg
Zillow Rent (ZORI)	$1,334
Rent Burden	29.2%

HUD Fair Market Rent

Studio	$719
1 Bedroom	$794
2 Bedrooms	$984
3 Bedrooms	$1,277
4 Bedrooms	$1,442

Ownership & Property

Homeownership	59.8%
Owner-Occupied	59.8%
Renter-Occupied	40.2%
Housing Units	9,009
Median Year Built	1973

Property Tax

Avg Tax (IRS)	$3,318
	5% below US avg
Effective Rate	1.84%

In Winchester, 31.0% of adults are obese, below the national rate of 32.1%. 10.6% have diabetes. Heart disease affects 6.7% of residents, above the national average. 34.8% have high blood pressure. 20.7% are current smokers (above the 14.0% national rate). 18.5% report binge drinking. 29.9% are physically inactive, above the national average. 14.3% experience frequent mental distress. The primary care physician ratio is 1:1,556. The dentist ratio is 1:1,340. 58.2% of residents have access to exercise opportunities. The food environment index is 6.8 out of 10.

Air Quality (Open-Meteo CAMS — 2026-05-24)

PM2.5

1.9

μg/m³

Fine particulate

PM10

1.9

μg/m³

Coarse particulate

NO₂

2.5

μg/m³

Nitrogen dioxide

O₃

46.0

μg/m³

Ozone

SO₂

0.2

μg/m³

Sulphur dioxide

143.0

μg/m³

Carbon monoxide

Health Metrics: Winchester vs U.S. Average (%)

Chronic Conditions

Obesity	31.0%
	3% below US avg
Diabetes	10.6%
Heart Disease	6.7%
High Blood Pressure	34.8%
Asthma	10.2%
COPD	8.4%
Cancer	6.4%
Kidney Disease	3.0%
Stroke	3.2%

Behaviors & Mental Health

Smoking	20.7%
	48% above US avg
Binge Drinking	18.5%
Physical Inactivity	29.9%
Mental Distress	14.3%
Physical Distress	13.7%
Short Sleep	39.2%

Healthcare Access

Insurance Rate	95.5%

Primary Care	1:1,556
Dentists	1:1,340
Mental Health	1:719
Checkup Rate	71.9%
Dental Visits	65.4%
Premature Death	11,509/100K

Food & Exercise

Food Environment	6.8/10
Exercise Access	58.2%
Healthcare Facilities	51

Winchester has a violent crime rate of 237 per 100,000 residents, 38% below the national average of 380. This breaks down to aggravated assault at 134.4 per 100,000, robbery at 69.9, rape at 32.3. The murder rate is 0.0 per 100,000 (below the national rate of 6.3). Property crime stands at 4,424 per 100,000, 126% above the U.S. average. This includes larceny/theft at 3,338, burglary at 640, vehicle theft at 446 per 100,000 residents. The county recorded 5 fatal traffic crashes. Overall, Winchester receives a safety grade of F.

Crime Rates: Winchester vs U.S. Average (per 100,000)

Violent Crime

Total Violent	236.5/100K
	38% below US avg
Murder	0.0/100K
	100% below US avg
Rape	32.3/100K
Robbery	69.9/100K
Assault	134.4/100K

Property Crime

Total Property	4,423.5/100K
	126% above US avg
Burglary	639.6/100K
Theft	3,337.8/100K
Vehicle Theft	446.1/100K
Arson	5.4/100K

Traffic Safety

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)	5
Traffic Accidents	30
Avg Accident Severity	2.5 / 4.0

Safety Score

Safety Grade	F
Safety Score	1.0 / 5.0

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Winchester experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 55°F (13°C). Winters average 32°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July. The area gets 293 sunny days per year, well above the U.S. average of 205 / making it one of the sunnier locations in the country. Annual precipitation totals 47.7 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41. The city sits at an elevation of 969 feet.

Temperature

32°F Jan (0°C) 76°F Jul (24°C)

Annual Average	54.8°F
	1% above US avg
January Average	32°F (0°C)
July Average	76°F (24°C)
Sunny Days	293 days/yr

Geography

Elevation	969 ft (295 m)
Area	7.9 sq mi (20.4 km²)
Population Density	2,073/sq mi
Coordinates	38.0024°N, 84.1906°W
Timezone	America/New_York
County	Bourbon County County
Nearest Airport	Lake Cumberland Regional (SME) 70 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 47.7"

26% above US avg

Wettest Month (May) 4.72"

Driest Month (Oct) 2.80"

Air Quality

AQI Median	41.0
Rating	Good

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall Risk	Very Low
Risk Score	39.4 / 100
Social Vulnerability	58.3 / 100
Community Resilience	82.5 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

Tornado	Relatively Low
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

29 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.2. Most recent: M2.8 on May 11, 2025.

Nov 10, 2012	6 km W of Blackey, Kentucky	M4.2	139 km
Aug 17, 1990	9 km NNW of Loyall, Kentucky	M4.0	139 km
Sep 17, 2004	8 km ESE of Corbin, Kentucky	M3.7	120 km
Feb 19, 1995	8 km SSE of Rocky Fork Point, Ohio	M3.6	139 km
Sep 8, 1990	5 km N of Owingsville, Kentucky	M3.3	43 km
Nov 8, 1990	5 km SW of Blackey, Kentucky	M3.2	143 km
Jan 27, 2009	4 km NE of Williamsburg, Kentucky	M3.2	137 km
Jan 17, 1999	7 km NNW of Flat Lick, Kentucky	M3.1	128 km
Apr 25, 2020	2 km SE of South Shore, Kentucky	M2.9	135 km
Aug 20, 2015	6 km SE of Lawrenceburg, Kentucky	M2.8	57 km
Mar 17, 1999	2 km NNE of Ripley, Ohio	M2.8	90 km
Mar 8, 2015	1 km SE of Pleasant View, Kentucky	M2.8	148 km
May 11, 2025	11 km SE of High Bridge, Kentucky	M2.8	46 km
Oct 30, 2017	2 km N of Artemus, Kentucky	M2.7	131 km
May 22, 2024	18 km SSE of Hyden, Kentucky	M2.7	136 km
Jan 22, 2018	13 km ENE of Flat Lick, Kentucky	M2.7	132 km
Mar 21, 1990	1 km W of Spring Mill, Kentucky	M2.7	129 km
Jan 12, 2023	4 km E of Burgin, Kentucky	M2.6	54 km
May 11, 2019	5 km ENE of Pleasant View, Kentucky	M2.6	146 km
Aug 4, 2023	11 km ENE of Lancaster, Kentucky	M2.6	44 km

Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tornado History

293 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF4. Total: 50 fatalities, 1,209 injuries.

Date	Rating	Distance	Fatalities
Mar 2, 2012	EF4	96 km	4
Apr 3, 1974	EF4	77 km	4
Apr 3, 1974	EF4	42 km	7
Apr 23, 1968	EF4	76 km	6
Mar 2, 2012	EF3	52 km	10
Mar 2, 2012	EF3	94 km	3
Mar 2, 2012	EF3	87 km	2
Feb 28, 2011	EF3	93 km	0
May 8, 2009	EF3	46 km	2
May 27, 2004	EF3	31 km	0
May 10, 2003	EF3	80 km	0
Jul 2, 1997	EF3	94 km	0
Apr 3, 1974	EF3	27 km	0
Apr 3, 1974	EF3	42 km	0
Apr 3, 1974	EF3	90 km	1
Jun 29, 1973	EF3	98 km	0
Apr 23, 1970	EF3	43 km	0
May 7, 1967	EF3	79 km	0
Jun 9, 1961	EF3	49 km	1
Feb 10, 1959	EF3	99 km	0

Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950–2024)

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: UNNAMED (66,145 ac, 1987).

Year	Name	Acres	Distance
1987	UNNAMED	66,145	94 km
1987	UNNAMED	10,817	86 km
2001	CRANE CREEK	7,555	93 km
1987	UNNAMED	7,281	98 km
1987	UNNAMED	6,456	79 km
1987	UNNAMED	6,337	95 km
1987	LOCUST GAP	6,014	87 km
1999	UNNAMED	5,823	95 km
1987	UNNAMED	5,426	75 km
1999	UNNAMED	4,113	97 km
1999	UNNAMED	3,745	98 km
1987	UNNAMED	3,401	81 km
2016	JETTS CREEK FIRE	3,021	78 km
2022	MEADOW BRANCH	2,891	98 km
2001	UNNAMED	2,874	77 km
2016	EAGLES NEST	2,857	88 km
1987	SPENCER RIDGE	2,556	56 km
2022	CUT GAP	2,504	82 km
2001	PANCO WOLF BRANCH	2,504	99 km
2021	ROCKHOUSE FORK	2,462	97 km

Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	32°F (0°C)	3.0 in	Coldest
February	35°F (1°C)	3.2 in
March	44°F (7°C)	4.4 in
April	53°F (12°C)	4.1 in
May	62°F (17°C)	4.7 in	Wettest
June	71°F (22°C)	4.1 in
July	76°F (24°C)	4.6 in	Warmest
August	74°F (23°C)	3.9 in
September	68°F (20°C)	3.4 in
October	56°F (13°C)	2.8 in	Driest
November	45°F (7°C)	3.5 in
December	36°F (2°C)	4.0 in

Winchester has a seasonal temperature swing of 44°F / from 32°F in January to 76°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 45.7 inches, with May being the wettest month (4.7") and October the driest (2.8").

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Winchester is located in Bourbon County. It is classified as Metro / 250K–1M, part of a metropolitan area. 21.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 38% below the national average of 33.7%. 89.7% have completed high school. 5.0% hold a graduate or professional degree (below the 13.1% national rate). Area schools have an average test score of 5.4 out of 10. In the 2024 presidential election, the county voted Republican with 65.9% of the vote, a 33.5-point margin. 88.5% of households have broadband internet access. The area has 4 EV charging stations. There are 2 public libraries serving the community. 51 healthcare facilities operate in the area. 76.8% of workers drive alone to work.

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 65.9%

D 32.4%

Winner: Republican by 33.5 points

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)	5
Traffic Accidents	30
Avg Accident Severity	2.5 / 4.0

F Safety Grade (1.0/5.0)

Education

Bachelor's Degree+	21.0%
	38% below US avg
High School+	89.7%
Graduate Degree+	5.0%
School Test Score	5.40

C+ Education Grade (2.7/5.0)

Area & Infrastructure

RUCC Code 2	Metro / 250K–1M
Population Density	2,073/sq mi
Total Area	7.9 sq mi
County	Bourbon County County

Services

Broadband Access	88.5%
Avg Download Speed	94.2 Mbps
Avg Upload Speed	19.5 Mbps
Max Download Speed	1,000 Mbps
EV Charging Stations	4
Alt Fuel Stations	5
Public Libraries	2
Healthcare Facilities	51
Restaurants	30
Retail Stores	56

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute	22.7 min
Drive Alone	76.8%
Public Transit	0.1%
Work from Home	9.8%

Average costs for common services in Winchester. Prices are estimated based on regional cost of living data and may vary by provider.

Healthcare

Doctor Visit (Primary Care)	$226 ($135–$361)
Specialist Visit	$316 ($180–$496)
Urgent Care Visit	$180 ($90–$316)
Emergency Room Visit	$1,984 ($722–$4,510)
Dental Cleaning	$117 ($68–$180)
Dental Filling	$226 ($135–$361)

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Auto Repair

Oil Change (Conventional)	$41 ($23–$68)
Oil Change (Synthetic)	$68 ($45–$108)
Brake Pad Replacement	$271 ($135–$451)
Tire Rotation	$36 ($18–$68)
New Tires (Set of 4)	$541 ($361–$902)
Battery Replacement	$180 ($90–$316)

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Home Services

Plumber (Per Hour)	$90 ($54–$135)
Electrician (Per Hour)	$81 ($45–$126)
HVAC Repair	$361 ($135–$722)
HVAC System Install	$6,314 ($3,608–$10,824)
Roof Repair	$902 ($361–$1,804)
Roof Replacement	$8,118 ($4,961–$13,530)

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Legal

Divorce (Uncontested)	$1,353 ($451–$3,157)
Divorce (Contested)	$13,530 ($4,510–$27,060)
DUI Defense	$4,510 ($1,804–$9,020)
Bankruptcy (Chapter 7)	$1,353 ($722–$2,706)
Will Preparation	$451 ($180–$902)
Trust Preparation	$2,255 ($902–$4,510)

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Personal Care

Men's Haircut	$23 ($14–$41)
Women's Haircut	$50 ($27–$90)
Hair Coloring (Full)	$135 ($68–$226)
Manicure	$23 ($14–$41)
Pedicure	$36 ($23–$59)
Massage (1 Hour)	$72 ($45–$117)

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Food & Grocery

Gallon of Milk (per gallon)	$3.70 ($2.71–$4.96)
Dozen Eggs (per dozen)	$3.16 ($2.26–$4.51)
Loaf of Bread	$3.43 ($2.26–$4.96)
Chicken Breast (per lb)	$4.06 ($2.71–$5.86)
Ground Beef (per lb)	$4.96 ($3.61–$6.77)
Rice (per lb)	$0.90 ($0.54–$1.62)

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Utilities

Electricity (Monthly)	$126 ($72–$226)
Natural Gas (Monthly)	$63 ($27–$135)
Water/Sewer (Monthly)	$63 ($36–$108)
Internet (Monthly)	$63 ($36–$90)
Cell Phone Plan (Monthly)	$59 ($27–$90)
Cable TV (Monthly)	$77 ($45–$135)

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Transportation

Monthly Parking (Downtown)	$180 ($68–$451)
Car Insurance (Annual)	$1,804 ($1,082–$3,157)
Bus Pass (Monthly)	$63 ($27–$117)
Taxi/Uber (5-Mile Ride)	$14 ($7.22–$23)
Car Registration (Annual)	$90 ($27–$226)
Driver's License Renewal	$27 ($14–$68)

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Education & Childcare

Daycare (Infant, Monthly)	$1,082 ($541–$2,255)
Daycare (Toddler, Monthly)	$902 ($451–$1,804)
After-School Care (Monthly)	$361 ($180–$631)
Tutoring (Per Hour)	$45 ($23–$90)
SAT/ACT Prep Course	$902 ($361–$2,255)
Private School (K-12, Annual)	$11,275 ($4,510–$27,060)

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Pets

Vet Visit (Routine Checkup)	$54 ($27–$90)
Dog Vaccination (Annual)	$90 ($45–$180)
Dog Grooming	$54 ($27–$90)
Pet Boarding (Per Night)	$36 ($18–$68)
Dog Spay/Neuter	$271 ($135–$451)
Cat Spay/Neuter	$180 ($90–$361)

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Childcare

Center-Based (monthly)
Infant	$848
Toddler	$724
Preschool	$724
Family Childcare (monthly)
Infant	$721
Toddler	$652
Preschool	$652

Source: DOL Women's Bureau (2022)

Top Industries in Bourbon County

Largest private-sector industries by employment (BLS QCEW 2024 data, county level).

Industry	Jobs	Establishments	Avg Annual Pay	Location Quotient
Retail Trade	1,130	63	$47,432	1.60
Manufacturing	1,125	24	$73,614	1.93
Health Care & Social Assistance	618	72	$46,725	0.61
Wholesale Trade	612	31	$74,384	2.19
Accommodation & Food Services	527	32	$19,078	0.82
Construction	318	55	$65,746	0.85
Arts & Entertainment	211	23	$29,148	1.77
Finance & Insurance	171	25	$63,772	0.59
Other Services	165	33	$44,061	0.77
Administrative & Waste Services	162	30	$45,701	0.39
Unclassified	33	3	$24,046	3.34
Educational Services	31	8	$29,720	0.21
Information & Technology	27	16	$73,312	0.20
Real Estate	27	14	$48,417	0.25

Hospitals in Winchester

Hospital	Type	CMS Rating	Emergency	Phone
CLARK REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER	Acute Care Hospitals	4/5	Yes	(859) 737-8559

Schools in Winchester

8 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School	Level	Enrollment	Teachers	Student/Teacher
George Rogers Clark High School	High	1,645	93	17.7:1
Robert D. Campbell Jr. High	Middle	820	49	16.7:1
Rev. Henry E. Baker Sr. Interm. School	Middle	739	47	15.7:1
Strode Station Elementary School	Elementary	506	35	14.5:1
William G. Conkwright Elementary	Elementary	505	34	14.9:1
Willis H. Justice Elementary School	Elementary	427	31	13.8:1
Shearer Elementary School	Elementary	392	28	14.0:1
Clark County Preschool	—	282	16	17.6:1

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Radio Stations near Winchester

3 stations within ~55 km.

Station	Genre	Quality
Christian Family Radio	christian-gospel	AAC+ 64 kbps
WLXU 93.9 FM	—	MP3 128 kbps
NewsRadio 630 WLAP	news, talk	AAC

National Parks Near Winchester

14 national parks and monuments found near Winchester.

Park	Type	Fee
Adams Lake State Park	State Park	Free
Big Bone Lick State Historic Site	State Park	Free
Blue Licks Battlefield State Resort Park	State Park	Free
Buckhorn Lake State Resort Park	State Park	Free
Camp Nelson National Monument	National Monument	Free
Fort Boonesborough State Park	State Park	Free
General Butler State Resort Park	State Park	Free
Isaac Shelby Cemetery State Historic Site	State Park	Free
Kincaid Lake State Park	State Park	Free
Mill Springs Battlefield National Monument	National Monument	Free
Natural Bridge State Resort Park	State Park	Free
Old Fort Harrod State Park	State Park	Free
Perryville Battlefield State Historic Site	State Park	Free
Waveland State Historic Site	State Park	Free

Trails Near Winchester

1 trails found near Winchester.

Trail	Miles	Surface	Hike	Bike	Horse
CONTRARY CREEK	0.8		—	—	—

Historical Trends — Winchester

Population and economic data over time (US Census / ACS estimates).

Population

Median Household Income

Year	Population	Median Income
2013	18,308	$35,463
2015	18,343	$36,538
2017	18,442	$39,834
2019	18,584	$44,747
2021	19,071	$47,034
2023	19,262	$57,653

Museums in Winchester

Name	Type	Address	Phone	Annual Revenue
BLUEGRASS HERITAGE MUSEUM	GENERAL MUSEUM	217 SOUTH MAIN STREET	8597451358	$171,087
HOPEWELL MUSEUM	HISTORIC PRESERVATION		8599877274	$122,823
MONTGOMERY COUNTY HISTORICAL SOCIETY	HISTORIC PRESERVATION	36 BROADWAY ST	8594984669	$21,955
HISTORIC RUDDLES MILLS	HISTORIC PRESERVATION			$636
FORT BOONESBOROUGH MUSEUM	GENERAL MUSEUM
GAINESWAY FARM	ARBORETUM, BOTANICAL GARDEN, OR NATURE CENTER	3750 PARIS PIKE
PARTNERS IN PRESERVATION	HISTORIC PRESERVATION	2497 LIBERTY ROAD
THOROUGHBRED BREEDERS MUSEUM	GENERAL MUSEUM
WHITE HALL STATE HISTORIC PARK	HISTORIC PRESERVATION		8596239178

Libraries in Winchester

Name	Address	Annual Visits
CLARK COUNTY PUBLIC LIBRARY	370 SOUTH BURNS AVENUE	134,088
MT. STERLING-MONTGOMERY COUNTY LIBRARY	241 WEST LOCUST STREET	109,440
PARIS-BOURBON COUNTY LIBRARY	701 HIGH STREET	101,712

Farmers Markets in Winchester

Name	Address	Season	Hours	Organic	Website
Bluegrass Farmers' Market, Inc.	1837 Plaudit Place	04/18/2015 to 10/31/2015	Tue: 3:00 PM-6:00 PM;Sat: 9:00 AM-2:00 PM;		Visit
Montgomery County Farmers' Market	Montgomery Square Shopping Center, KY 686	June to October	Wed:7:00 AM - 3:00 PM;Sat:7:00 AM - 3:00 PM;
Paris/Bourbon County Farmers Market II	720 High Street	01/01/2012 to 12/31/2012
Winchester Clark County Farmers' Market	1 Depot St	05/01/2015 to 10/03/2015	Sat: 8:00 AM-12:00 PM;	Yes

Hotels in Winchester

6 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Baymont Winchester

Best Western Winchester

Comfort Inn

Days Inn

Hampton Inn Winchester

Holiday Inn Express

Restaurants in Winchester

20 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Amy’s Asian Kitchen

Applebee's

Cilantros

Don Senor

El Camino Real

Frisch's Big Boy

Gaunce's

Giovanni's Pizza

Golden Corral

Great Wall

Hall's on the River

Loma's

Maka Mia Pizza on Main

Pit Masters BBQ

Pizza Hut

Puerta Grande

Sir Pizza

The Engine House Deli + Pub

Tokyo Hibachi & Suishi

Waffle House

Cafes in Winchester

4 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Lucky Dog Cafe

Scooters

Starbucks

The Daily Grind

Cinemas in Winchester

1 cinemas within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Malco Cinema

Veterinaries in Winchester

1 veterinaries within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Boonesboro Veterinary Hospital

Gas Stations in Winchester

6 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

BP Gas Station

Gasoline Alley

Murphy Express

Speedway

Banks in Winchester

2 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Kentucky Bank

Members Heritage Credit Union

Golf Courses in Winchester

1 golf courses within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Winchester Country Club

Breweries in Winchester

Name	Type	Address	Phone	Website
Alltech	Brewers	555 Rolling Hills Ln	8597445272
Alltech Inc	Brewers, Bar	361 Rolling Hills Ln	8597374161
Jean Farris	Wineries, Brewers	6825 Old Richmond Rd	8592639463	Visit

Nursing Homes in Winchester

2 nursing homes and rehabilitation centers (CMS data).

Facility	Ownership	Beds	Residents	Overall	Health	Staffing	Quality	Phone
CLARK REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER 175 HOSPITAL DRIVE	For profit - Corporation	25	22	2/5	—	4/5	1/5	8597378559
FOUNTAIN CIRCLE CARE & REHABILITATION CENTER 200 GLENWAY ROAD	For profit - Corporation	179	134	1/5	—	2/5	1/5	8597441800

Pharmacies in Winchester

9 pharmacies and drugstores.

Pharmacy	Address	Phone
CLARK COUNTY PHARMACY	1520B BOONESBORO ROAD	859-744-3350
CORNER DRUG WINCHESTER	4 NORTH HIGHLAND STREET	859-744-6844
CVS - 6345	31 WEST BROADWAY STREET	606-744-7701
HOME CONVALESCENT AIDS INCORPORATED	1113 WEST LEXINGTON AVENUE	859-745-4445
KMART	951 BYPASS ROAD	859-744-8698
KROGER	1661 BYPASS ROAD	859-745-0802
RITE AID - 7920	104 PEDRO WAY	859-745-7870
WAL-MART SUPERCENTER - 702	1859 BYPASS ROAD	859-744-6055
WALGREENS - 10889	2045 BYPASS ROAD	859-744-1377

EV Charging Stations in Winchester

Name	Address	Network	Level 2	DC Fast	Connectors	Access
Holiday Inn Express Lexington East Winchester - Tesla Destination	100 Winchester Plaza	Tesla Destination	4		TESLA	public
Winchester Downtown Parking Lot	23 N Main St	Non-Networked	2		J1772	public

Cell Towers in Winchester

Address	Structure Type	Height (ft)
3003 Maysville Road (76290)	GTOWER	127
3600 LEXINGTON ROAD (76202)	GTOWER	122
690 STONER EPHESES ROAD	GTOWER	110
690 Stoner Ephesus Road	TOWER	110
491 FORD HAMPTON ROAD	GTOWER	110
(Athens site) 5798 Athens-Boonsboro Rd	GTOWER	92
102 Midway Road	LTOWER	91
600 LITTLE STONER RD	TOWER	91
249 BRENTSVILLE ROAD	LTOWER	91
249 BRENTSVILLE RD	TOWER	91
344 Prescott Rd	LTOWER	90
281 WELLS ROAD	LTOWER	79
2122 Levee Road (76302)	GTOWER	69
Clintonville2 977 Austerlitz Rd	TOWER	61

Fire Stations in Winchester

Name	Address	Type	Phone
Cherokee National Forest	1700 Bypass Road	Career	859-745-3192
Clark County Fire Department	200 Barnes DR	Volunteer	859-745-0260
Winchester Fire Department	44 N Maple ST	Career	859-744-1587

Power Plants Near Winchester

Name	Type	Primary Fuel	Capacity (MW)	Status
J K SMITH	CONVENTIONAL STEAM COAL; NATURAL GAS FIRED COMBUST	221112	-84.1	OP
COOPERATIVE SOLAR ONE	SOLAR PHOTOVOLTAIC	221114	-84.3	OP
DALE	CONVENTIONAL STEAM COAL	221112	-84.3	RE

Bridges in Winchester

Type	Kind	Year Built	Length (ft)	Daily Traffic	Condition
Culvert	Concrete	1962	25	45,127	F
Culvert	Concrete	1962	30	44,640	F
Culvert	Concrete	1962	25	40,128	F
Culvert	Concrete	1959	49	30,394	F
Stringer/Multi-beam	Prestressed concrete continuous	2006	263	23,897	G
Culvert	Concrete	1967	23	16,727	F
Stringer/Multi-beam	Steel	1962	336	14,150	F
Culvert	Concrete	1975	29	9,530	F
Stringer/Multi-beam	Steel continuous	1994	1,164	7,729	F
Tee Beam	Concrete	1962	160	7,075	F
Tee Beam	Concrete	1962	160	7,075	F
Tee Beam	Concrete continuous	1962	260	7,075	F
Tee Beam	Concrete continuous	1962	285	7,075	F
Tee Beam	Concrete	1962	160	7,075	F
Tee Beam	Concrete	1962	160	7,075	F
Culvert	Concrete	1937	21	6,371	F
Culvert	Concrete	1937	21	6,371	F
Culvert	Concrete	1937	21	6,371	F
Stringer/Multi-beam	Prestressed concrete continuous	1977	159	5,473	F
Box Beam (Single/Spread)	Prestressed concrete	1990	70	4,139	F
Stringer/Multi-beam	Steel	1982	33	3,740	F
Culvert	Concrete	2002	30	3,399	F
Culvert	Concrete	2002	27	3,399	F
Stringer/Multi-beam	Prestressed concrete continuous	2002	141	3,061	G
Box Beam (Multiple)	Prestressed concrete	2002	44	3,061	G
Box Beam (Multiple)	Prestressed concrete	2008	66	3,061	G
Stringer/Multi-beam	Prestressed concrete continuous	2008	196	3,061	G
Stringer/Multi-beam	Prestressed concrete	1984	35	2,637	F
Stringer/Multi-beam	Prestressed concrete continuous	2011	274	2,637	G
Stringer/Multi-beam	Prestressed concrete	1992	48	2,637	F
Box Beam (Single/Spread)	Prestressed concrete	2007	61	2,425	G
Culvert	Concrete	1930	30	2,425	F
Culvert	Concrete	1930	21	2,425	G
Slab	Concrete	1930	24	2,399	F
Stringer/Multi-beam	Prestressed concrete	2011	410	1,918	G
Box Beam (Single/Spread)	Prestressed concrete	2000	34	1,873	F
Box Beam (Single/Spread)	Prestressed concrete	1992	26	1,873	G
Box Beam (Multiple)	Prestressed concrete	1975	24	1,808	P
Box Beam (Multiple)	Prestressed concrete	1970	90	1,535	P
Tee Beam	Concrete continuous	1962	216	1,358	F
Stringer/Multi-beam	Prestressed concrete continuous	2005	257	1,256	G
Stringer/Multi-beam	Prestressed concrete	1994	64	1,131	G
Box Beam (Single/Spread)	Prestressed concrete	2004	100	961	G
Box Beam (Multiple)	Prestressed concrete	1979	36	899	G
Box Beam (Multiple)	Prestressed concrete	1979	25	899	F
Culvert	Concrete	1960	33	804	F
Box Beam (Multiple)	Prestressed concrete	1955	76	779	P
Tee Beam	Concrete	1968	115	731	F
Culvert	Concrete	1967	29	731	G
Stringer/Multi-beam	Prestressed concrete continuous	1996	152	722	G
Stringer/Multi-beam	Prestressed concrete	1994	64	679	F
Tee Beam	Concrete	1952	130	675	F
Culvert	Concrete	1981	26	499	G
Tee Beam	Concrete	1950	152	423	F
Culvert	Concrete	1950	21	423	F
Tee Beam	Concrete	1950	77	423	F
Culvert	Concrete	1951	29	423	F
Culvert	Concrete	1964	63	407	F
Box Beam (Multiple)	Prestressed concrete	1996	32	364	G
Box Beam (Multiple)	Prestressed concrete	1969	38	277	P
Box Beam (Multiple)	Prestressed concrete	1974	32	277	F
Box Beam (Multiple)	Prestressed concrete	1975	36	277	F
Box Beam (Multiple)	Prestressed concrete	1972	26	277	P
Box Beam (Multiple)	Prestressed concrete	1960	44	251	P
Culvert	Steel	1971	26	223	F
Box Beam (Multiple)	Prestressed concrete	2007	33	222	F
Box Beam (Multiple)	Prestressed concrete	1990	34	222	G
Box Beam (Multiple)	Prestressed concrete	2001	58	205	F
Box Beam (Single/Spread)	Prestressed concrete	2001	64	189	F
Box Beam (Multiple)	Prestressed concrete	1993	36	181	F
Box Beam (Multiple)	Prestressed concrete	2021	59	164	G
Box Beam (Multiple)	Prestressed concrete	2001	78	154	F
Box Beam (Multiple)	Prestressed concrete	1960	30	143	F
Tee Beam	Concrete continuous	1959	318	135	G
Box Beam (Multiple)	Prestressed concrete	1976	50	134	P
Box Beam (Multiple)	Prestressed concrete	1999	78	131	F
Box Beam (Multiple)	Prestressed concrete	1996	30	123	G
Box Beam (Multiple)	Prestressed concrete	1992	34	120	G
Box Beam (Multiple)	Prestressed concrete	1990	30	120	F
Box Beam (Multiple)	Prestressed concrete	2002	25	105	G
Box Beam (Multiple)	Prestressed concrete	1989	79	96	P
Truss (Thru)	Steel	1940	65	96	P
Stringer/Multi-beam	Steel	1961	110	90	F
Box Beam (Multiple)	Prestressed concrete	1991	78	79	F
Box Beam (Single/Spread)	Prestressed concrete	2017	73	55	G
Box Beam (Multiple)	Prestressed concrete	2002	80	55	F
Box Beam (Multiple)	Prestressed concrete	1982	23	55	F
Truss (Thru)	Steel	1945	82	55	F
Box Beam (Multiple)	Prestressed concrete	1994	26	49	G

Correctional Facilities in Winchester

Name	Address	Type	Population	Capacity	Status
CLARK COUNTY DETENTION CENTER	30 WALL ST	COUNTY	279	193	OPEN

Superfund Sites Near Winchester

1 EPA Superfund sites (hazardous waste cleanup locations).

Site	Address	County
E. KENTUCKY POWER CORP. - J.K. SMITH POWER STATION	12145 IRVINE RD	CLARK

Airports Near Winchester

42 airports within the area.

Airport	IATA	Type
Blue Grass Airport	LEX	Medium Airport
Central Kentucky Regional Airport	—	Medium Airport
Air Castle Airport	—	Small Airport
Berea-Richmond Airport	—	Small Airport
Blue Haven Farm Airport	—	Small Airport
Brennan Farm Airport	—	Small Airport
Buzzard's Roost Airport	—	Small Airport
Capital City Airport	FFT	Small Airport
Cartersville Airport	—	Small Airport
Charlie Bravo's Airport	—	Small Airport
Clarks Field	—	Small Airport
Coal Field	—	Small Airport
Colby Airport	—	Small Airport
Crawford Ultralightport	—	Small Airport
Cynthiana-Harrison County Airport	—	Small Airport
Fleming Mason Airport	—	Small Airport
Forest Hill Airport - Silo Field	—	Small Airport
Gallatin County Airport	—	Small Airport
Gene Snyder Airport	—	Small Airport
Georgetown-Scott County Regional Airport	—	Small Airport
Harold Reynolds Airport	—	Small Airport
High Point Farm Airport	—	Small Airport
Hisle Field	—	Small Airport
Jordan Hill Farm Airport	—	Small Airport
Kitty Hawk Farm Ultralightport	—	Small Airport
Lucas Field	—	Small Airport
Morehead-Rowan County Clyde A. Thomas Regional Airport	—	Small Airport
Mount Sterling Montgomery County Airport	—	Small Airport
Mountain View Airfield	—	Small Airport
One Oak Airport	—	Small Airport
Owen Air Park	—	Small Airport
Pumpkin Field	—	Small Airport
Renick Field	—	Small Airport
Robbins Roost Airport	—	Small Airport
Rogers International Airport	—	Small Airport
Schroder Airport	—	Small Airport
Soggy Bottom Farm Airport	—	Small Airport
Stanton Airport	—	Small Airport
Stuart Powell Field	—	Small Airport
Weavers Run Airport	—	Small Airport
Wild Blue Airport	—	Small Airport
Zanzibar Farm Airport	—	Small Airport

Police Stations in Winchester

1 police stations.

Station	Address	Phone

Richmond Police Dept.

Grocery Stores in Winchester

29 grocery stores.

Store	Type	Address
Bp Winchester	Convenience Store	108 Rolling Hills Ln
Bypass Bp	Convenience Store	1330 Fulton Rd
Clark's Pump-n-Shop 81	Convenience Store	201 N Main St
CVS Pharmacy 6345	Other	24 W Lexington Ave
Dollar General 10376	Other	720 Boone Ave
Dollar General 14863	Other	1218 Irvine Rd
Dollar General 31446	Other	6005 Lexington Rd
DOLLAR GENERAL 3293	Other	1215 W Lexington Ave
Dollar General Store 17347	Other	350 N Maple St
Dollar Tree 2366	Other	1960 Bypass Rd
DOLLARTREE 10623	Other	9 Winchester Plz
Family Dollar 1216	Other	27 W Broadway St
Fas Mart 5262	Convenience Store	5400 Revilo Rd
Gasoline Alley	Convenience Store	105 April Way Dr
Go Time 4 LLC - Go Time	Convenience Store	290 Van Meter Rd
KROGER #L-00402 L402	Super Store	1661 BYPASS HWY/1958 REDWING
MURPHY EXPRESS 8605	Convenience Store	120 Codella Dr
Mustangs Mart #2	Convenience Store	50 Hubbard Rd
Mustangs Mart #9	Convenience Store	1467 W Lexington Ave
Save A Lot Winchester 24651	Supermarket	755 Ecton Rd
Shell Foodmart	Convenience Store	4 W Washington St
SPEEDWAY 8256	Convenience Store	1480 W Lexington Ave
SPEEDWAY 9600	Convenience Store	39 S Maple St
SPEEEDWAY 9380	Convenience Store	1695 Bypass Rd
Supermercado San Marcos	Grocery Store	927 Bypass Rd
Valeo Management Inc	Convenience Store	570 Van Meter Rd
Walgreens 10889	Other	2045 Bypass Rd
Walmart 702	Super Store	1859 BYPASS RD
Winn Avenue Market	Convenience Store	205 Winn Ave

Treatment Centers in Winchester

6 treatment centers.

Center	Type	Phone
Bourbon Community Hospital - Bourbon Behavioral Health	Both	859-987-1139
Care Clinic	Both	844-782-6963
DJG LLC - Primary Purpose Behavioral Health	Substance Abuse	859-699-3046
Mountain Comprehensive Care Center	Substance Abuse	859-737-2900
New Leaf Recovery and Wellness - DeNova Behavioral Health	Substance Abuse	859-771-5766
New Vista - Clark County Outpatient Clinic	Both	859-744-2562

DOL Wage Violations in Winchester

12 employers with DOL wage violations totaling $425,308 in back wages owed to 203 employees.

Violations

$425,308

Back Wages Owed

203

Employees Owed

Data from the U.S. Department of Labor Wage and Hour Division (WHD) enforcement actions since FY 2005.

Employer	Severity	Parent Company	ZIP	Industry	Cases	Back Wages	Per Employee	Employees
NANA PACIFIC, LLC	SIGNIFICANT	—	40391	All Other Personal Services	1	$328,980	$4,910	67
Kincaid Steel Erectors, Inc.	—	—	40391	—	1	$45,827	$1,309	35
Jiffy Lube	—	—	40391	—	1	$36,927	$473	78
Shell Food Mart	—	—	40391	—	1	$6,755	$3,378	2
CLEMS PLUMBING, INC.	—	—	40391	Electrical Contractors and Other Wiring Installation Contractors	1	$2,578	$859	3
Days Inn	—	Wyndham Hotels	40391	—	1	$2,242	$747	3
CODELL CONSTRUCTION COMPANY	—	—	40391	Commercial and Institutional Building Construction	1	$892	$446	2
Bush's IGA, LLC	—	—	40391	—	1	$552	$138	4
Holiday Inn Express - Winchester	—	IHG	40391	—	1	$251	$84	3
Baymont Inn & Suites	—	—	40391	—	2	$116	$116	1
Pizza Hut	—	Yum Brands	40391	—	1	$106	$26	4
Brashear Company, Inc.	—	—	40391	—	1	$82	$82	1

Churches & Religious Organizations in Winchester

51 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

Name	Address
ALLEN CHAPEL CHRISTIAN METHODIST EPISCOPAL CHURCH	105 E BROADWAY ST
BEREAN BAPTIST CHURCH OF WINCHESTER KENTUCKY INC	24 WAVELAND AVE
BIBLE BAPTIST CHURCH OF WINCHESTER KY	137 CONSTITUTION DR
BROADWAY CHRISTIAN CHURCH	130 W BROADWAY ST
CALVARY BAPTIST CHURCH OF WINCHESTER KENTUCKY	204 FRENCH AVE
CHRISTIAN METHODIST EPISCOPAL CHURCH	410 W WASHINGTON ST
CHURCH OF THE LIVING GOD	114 FRANKLIN AVE
CONSERVATIVE CHURCH INC	623 COLBY RD
COVENANT ASSEMBLY OF GOD	345 S MAPLE ST
COVENANT CHRISTIAN FELLOWSHIP INC	112 HAMPTON AVE
DESTINY INTERNATIONAL INC	43 HIAWATHA TRL
EASTSIDE BAPTIST CHURCH	PO BOX 576
EPHESUS BAPTIST CHURCH OF WINCHESTER KENTUCKY INC	500 STONER EPHESUS RD
EPPERSON FIRST CHURCH OF GOD	14475 IRVINE RD
FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH	37 N HIGHLAND ST
FIRST CHRISTIAN CHURCH	24 E HICKMAN ST
FIRST CHURCH OF GOD	2500 COLBY RD
FIRST PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH INC OF WINCHESTER KENTUCKY	130 WINDRIDGE AVE BOX 732
FORD CHRISTIAN CHURCH INC	ROUTE 4
FOREST GROVE CHRISTIAN CHURCH INC	4733 OLD BOONESBORO RD
GLEN EDEN CENTER OF FIRST CHURCH OF GOD	2150 MINA STATION RD
GRACE BAPTIST CHURCH INC OF WINCHESTER KY	5990 LEXINGTON RD
GRACE BIBLE CHURCH OF WINCHESTER INCORPORATED	250 N MAIN ST
GREEN PASTURES CHURCH	1617 MILLER HUNT RD
HERETURNS	1619 BYPASS RD 292
HOLINESS CHURCH OF THE LIVING GOD	634 WESTMEADE DR
JOSHUA AKERS MINISTRIES INC	4925 ROCKWELL RD
KENTUCKY CHURCH OF GOD MINISTRIES	2494 COLBY RD
KINGDOM MISSION OUTREACH INC	729 WAYLAND DR
LIBERTY BIBLE CHURCH OF GOD	1619 BYPASS RD PMB 269
LIFT HIM UP FELLOWSHIP	PO BOX 4567
MERCY FAITH TRUTH MINISTRIES INC	PO BOX 354
METHODIST WESLEY WOODS FOUNDATION	204 S MAIN ST
NEW LIFE ASSEMBLY OF GOD	PO BOX 54
NORTHSIDE BAPTIST CHURCH OF WINCHESTER INC	15 PENDLETON ST
ONE WITH CHRIST MINISTRIES INC	3613 STAMPER DR
PASTORS FELLOWSHIP INC	2500 COLBY RD
PITMASTER MINISTRY INC	20 VALLEY DR
REDEEMING GRACE CHURCH OF GOD	3313 LEXINGTON RD
REFUGE TEMPLE HOUSE OF GOD INC	133 3RD ST
RESTORING FAITH CORPORATION	617 REIMS DR
SANCTUARY SPRINGS INC	2869 COMBS FERRY RD
SEAT OF WISDOM HOMESCHOOL COOPERATIVE INC	341 S MAPLE ST
SHERRI SHANNON MINISTRIES INC	131 MIMOSA DR
SOCIETY OF SAINT VINCENT DE PAUL SAINT JOSEPH CONFERENCE	248 S MAIN ST
UNITED PENTECOSTAL CHURCH	PO BOX 604
WAY OF PEACE INC	PO BOX 433
WINCHESTER CHURCH OF GOD OF PROPHECY	142 E BROADWAY ST
WINCHESTER FOURSQUARE CHURCH	274 MOUNT STERLING RD
WINCHESTER WESLEYAN CHURCH	22 FRANKLIN AVE
YWAM LIVING RIVERS	401 MARQUIS CT

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Frequently Asked Questions About Winchester

What is the population of Winchester?

Winchester has a population of 19,133 residents and is located in Kentucky. The population density is 2,073 people per square mile, spread across 7.9 square miles. The median age of residents is 38.8 years. The population is 54.1% female and 45.9% male.

Is Winchester expensive to live in?

Winchester is more affordable than the national average, with a cost of living index of 90.2 / below the baseline of 100. The median household income is $57,653, 23% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $180,400 (36% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $867 per month, below the national average of $1,163. The home price-to-income ratio is 3.1x, indicating housing is reasonably affordable relative to local income levels.

Is Winchester safe?

Winchester is safer than the national average, with a violent crime rate of 237 per 100,000 compared to the U.S. rate of 380. Property crime occurs at a rate of 4,424 per 100,000 (above the national average). Overall, Winchester receives a safety grade of F based on combined crime data.

What is the weather like in Winchester?

Winchester has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 55°F (13°C). Winter temperatures average 32°F in January, while summers reach an average of 76°F in July. The area receives 293 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 47.7 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median Air Quality Index (AQI) of 41.

How is the job market in Winchester?

Winchester has a healthy job market with an unemployment rate of 3.1%, near the national average of 3.6%. The average weekly wage is $1,023. There are 646 business establishments in the area, including 30 restaurants and food service locations. The average commute time is 23 minutes, and 9.8% of workers work from home.

How much does housing cost in Winchester?

The median home value in Winchester is $180,400. Zillow estimates the typical home value at $254,751. For renters, the median monthly rent is $867. Fair market rent is $794 for a 1-bedroom and $984 for a 2-bedroom apartment. The homeownership rate is 59.8%. The average annual property tax is $3,318.

How are the schools in Winchester?

Schools in Winchester score 5.4 out of 10 on standardized testing, near the national average. 21.0% of adults in Winchester hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national average of 33.7%. 89.7% have completed high school. 5.0% hold a graduate or professional degree.

How healthy is Winchester?

The obesity rate in Winchester is 31.0% (below the national rate of 32.1%). 20.7% of adults are smokers. 29.9% are physically inactive. 58.2% of residents have access to exercise opportunities. The primary care physician ratio is 1:1,556.

What is transportation like in Winchester?

The average commute in Winchester is 23 minutes, shorter than the national average of 28 minutes. 76.8% of workers drive alone to work, and 9.8% work from home.

What are the demographics of Winchester?

The racial and ethnic makeup of Winchester is 86.2% White, 7.2% Black or African American, 1.1% Hispanic or Latino. 96% of residents speak only English at home, while 4% speak Spanish. 6.8% of the population are military veterans. 20.4% of residents have a disability. 95.5% have health insurance coverage.

Nearby Cities

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