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Living in
Danville.
About
Life in Danville
Life in Danville centers around a genuinely walkable downtown and a strong sense of place—this is a county seat where locals actually know each other, not just pass by. The cost of living is reasonable with a median home value around $207,600 and median rent at $767 a month, which makes homeownership achievable on a median household income of $52,646. The job market is steady if not explosive, with unemployment at 4.9%, anchored by Centre College (a nationally recognized liberal arts institution), healthcare, and light manufacturing, plus Norfolk Southern Railway operations that have provided stable work for generations.
Danville at a Glance
Population, income, housing and more
Median Age
37.8 yrs
Poverty Rate
17.4%
Foreign-Born
2.6%
Broadband Internet
86.9%
of households
Population Growth
+2.9%
recent change · Census Bureau
Median household income
Demographics2.6% foreign-born, most often from Mexico
Who lives in Danville: race and ethnicity, ages, households, languages and countries of origin
In Danville, the largest foreign-born group is from Mexico (42.7%), and 2.2% of residents speak Spanish at home.
Under 18
19.4%
of residents
65 and Older
19.5%
of residents
Households with Kids
26.1%
anyone under 18
Living Alone
34.7%
of households
Married Couples
38.7%
of households
Avg Household Size
2.21
people
Race & Ethnicity
Hispanic or Latino of any race; other groups are non-Hispanic
Top countries of origin (foreign-born)
Languages Spoken at Home
Cost of Livingrent 21% below KY average
Rent, home values, and income in Danville
In Danville, rent runs 21% below the KY average.
Median rent (per month)
Median home value
Rent Burdened
47.2%
spending 30%+ of income on rent
Severely Rent Burdened
29.5%
spending 50%+
Median Property Tax
$1,844
per year, owner-occupied homes
Homeowners
56.4%
of occupied homes are owned
Typical Home Built
1975
median year built
Vacant Homes
6.3%
of housing units
Home Value Trend
Latest: $249,104 (September 2026)
Jobs & Economyunemployment about average for KY
Unemployment in Danville
Unemployment in Boyle County, which includes Danville, is close to the KY average.
Unemployment rate
Danville: Boyle County rate (county-wide) · BLS annual average
Unemployment Rate — 10 Year Trend
Boyle County (county-wide) · Annual averages
What Danville Residents Do for Work · share of employed residents by industry
City residents, wherever they work
Commute17.3 min avg
How Danville residents get to work, and the nearest airports
In Danville, most residents drive alone to work (74%), and 82% get there in under 30 minutes.
How People Get to Work
Commute Time Distribution
Nearest airports · with airline service
- 28 mi
Blue Grass Airport (LEX)
Small hub796k passengers boarded in 2025
- 97 mi
Cincinnati Northern Kentucky International Airport (CVG)
Medium hub4.4M passengers boarded in 2025
- 148 mi
Nashville International Airport (BNA)
Major hub12.5M passengers boarded in 2025
Straight-line distance. Size is the FAA’s hub category, based on passenger traffic: regional airports may have only a few flights a day.
Safetyviolent crime 76% below national average
Crime rates for 2025
Violent crime in Danville runs 76% below the national average.
Violent Crime Rate
79.4
per 100,000 residents
Below average (329 national, 2025)
Property Crime Rate
834.1
per 100,000 residents
Below average (1,552 national, 2025)
Danville Police Department
Natural DisastersThunderstorm Wind most common — 7 events in 2025
Natural hazard risk, storms and earthquakes
FEMA National Risk Index
Very Low
41.6 / 100
Compares expected losses from natural hazards, social vulnerability and community resilience against every US county (higher = more risk).
Boyle County, county-wide · FEMA NRI December 2025
In Boyle County, which includes Danville, the most common type is thunderstorm wind, with 7 recorded events in 2025.
Most common events:
Storm events by year
| Year | Events | Top Type | Property Damage |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 7 | Heavy Snow | None reported |
| 2024 | 4 | Thunderstorm Wind | None reported |
| 2023 | 3 | High Wind | None reported |
| 2022 | 5 | Winter Storm | None reported |
| 2021 | 6 | Thunderstorm Wind | None reported |
| 2020 | 4 | Thunderstorm Wind | None reported |
| 2019 | 3 | Thunderstorm Wind | None reported |
| 2018 | 11 | Winter Storm | $285,000 |
Property damage is the National Weather Service's estimate filed with each event. “None reported” means the events were logged with $0 damage; “Not estimated” means no estimate was filed. Storms covering several counties aren't counted here, since NOAA doesn't split their damage by county.
2 earthquakes of magnitude 2.5+ within 100 miles in the past year
Boyle County, county-wide
Air Quality41 median AQI — Good
Days by air quality category (2025)
Air quality in Jessamine County, KY (the nearest EPA-monitored county, about 19 miles from Danville) is typically good — 285 good-air days per year.
Median AQI
41
Good Days
285
per year
Moderate Days
78
per year
Unhealthy Days
0
per year
Nearest EPA monitor county: Jessamine County, KY (19 mi away)
Climate85°F summers, 26°F winters
30-year climate averages (1991–2020) — monthly temperatures and precipitation
Danville has warm summers (avg high 85°F) and cold winters (avg low 26°F).
Spring (Mar–May)
66°/44°F
avg high / low
Summer (Jun–Aug)
85°/63°F
avg high / low
Fall (Sep–Nov)
68°/45°F
avg high / low
Winter (Dec–Feb)
45°/26°F
avg high / low
Annual Precipitation
47.9"
Annual Snowfall
7.4"
Hot Days/Year
27
days above 90°F
Freeze Days/Year
103
days below 32°F
Rainy Days/Year
123
Average month
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| Month | High | Low | Precip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 43°F | 23°F | 3.68" |
| Feb | 47°F | 26°F | 3.69" |
| Mar | 56°F | 33°F | 4.61" |
| Apr | 68°F | 44°F | 4.21" |
| May | 75°F | 54°F | 4.42" |
| Jun | 83°F | 61°F | 4.66" |
| Jul | 87°F | 65°F | 5.00" |
| Aug | 86°F | 64°F | 3.18" |
| Sep | 80°F | 57°F | 3.72" |
| Oct | 69°F | 45°F | 3.47" |
| Nov | 56°F | 34°F | 3.01" |
| Dec | 46°F | 28°F | 4.20" |
Healthcare1 hospital, avg 3.0/5
Hospitals, ratings, and health insurance in Danville
Danville has 1 hospital, averaging 3.0 out of 5 on CMS's quality rating.
Hospitals
1
within city limits
Uninsured
4.5%
of residents
Avg Hospital Rating
3.0 / 5
Ephraim Mcdowell Regional Medical Center
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available
Nearby hospitals · within 15 miles
The James B. Haggin Memorial Hospital
Critical Access Hospitals · ER available · 9 mi away · Harrodsburg
Ephraim Mcdowell Fort Logan Hospital
Critical Access Hospitals · ER available · 9.5 mi away · Stanford
Medicare-certified hospitals only. Doesn’t include clinics, urgent care, or freestanding ERs.
Education14.8:1 student/teacher ratio
Schools and degree attainment in Danville
Danville's student/teacher ratio is 14.8:1 (lower than the national average of 16:1), and 26.5% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Public Schools
11
within city limits
Private Schools
2
within city limits
College Degree Rate
26.5%
adults 25+ with bachelor's or higher
Student/Teacher Ratio
14.8:1
National avg 16:1
Schools located within city limits (2023) — school-level metrics change slowly year to year
Colleges & Universities in Danville
Private nonprofit · 4-year · 1,400 students · in-state tuition $55,490 · 84% graduate · median earnings $66,582 (10 yrs after entry)
Degree-granting colleges with 100+ students, placed by campus location (main campuses only — branch campuses are reported under their parent school)
Parks & Recreationclosest: Camp Nelson National Monument, 15 mi
Nearby national parks, recreation areas and public libraries for Danville
Danville has 6 nearby national parks or recreation areas, closest being Camp Nelson National Monument (15 mi away).
Nearby National Parks & Recreation Areas
Camp Nelson National Monument
National Monument
15 mi awayMill Springs Battlefield National Monument
National Monument
39 mi awayAbraham Lincoln Birthplace National Historical Park
National Historical Park
49 mi awayBig South Fork National River & Recreation Area
National River & Recreation Area
77 mi awayMammoth Cave National Park
National Park
80 mi awayCumberland Gap National Historical Park
National Historical Park
95 mi awayPublic Libraries in Danville
Boyle County Public Libary
307 West Broadway, Danville
Cities Near Danville
The closest cities within 60 miles
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Danville FAQ
Is Danville, Kentucky affordable?⌄
Danville's median rent is $762/month, which is below the national average, making it relatively affordable. The median household income is $52,646/year. Median home value is $207,600.
Is Danville, Kentucky safe?⌄
Danville's violent crime rate was 79 per 100,000 residents in 2025, which is well below the national average — one of the safer cities in the country of 329/100k that year. Property crime rate is 834 per 100,000. As with any city, crime rates vary by neighborhood.
What is the job market like in Danville, Kentucky?⌄
Boyle County, which includes Danville, has an unemployment rate of 4.9%, which is slightly above the national average of 4.3%.
What is the cost of living in Danville, Kentucky?⌄
The cost of living in Danville is primarily driven by housing. Median rent is $762/month and median household income is $52,646/year. The median home value is $207,600. About 47% of renters spend more than 30% of their income on housing.
How is the commute in Danville, Kentucky?⌄
The average commute in Danville is 17 minutes, which is shorter than average compared to the national average of 26 minutes.
Data from the US Census Bureau, BLS, FBI, NOAA, EPA, Zillow Research and other public sources. Where our data comes from