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Versailles.
About
Life in Versailles
Versailles is a community of 10,382 people in Kentucky. The median household income is $62,368, median rent runs about $1,160 per month, and median home values are around $286,100. Unemployment is low at 3.5%, suggesting a relatively healthy local job market.
Versailles at a Glance
Population, income, housing and more
Median Age
39.0 yrs
Poverty Rate
16.4%
Foreign-Born
7.6%
Broadband Internet
87.6%
of households
Population Growth
+3.7%
recent change · Census Bureau
Median household income
Demographics7.6% foreign-born, most often from Honduras
Who lives in Versailles: race and ethnicity, ages, households, languages and countries of origin
In Versailles, the largest foreign-born group is from Honduras (43.0%), and 8.2% of residents speak Spanish at home.
Under 18
24.3%
of residents
65 and Older
18.1%
of residents
Households with Kids
34.1%
anyone under 18
Living Alone
26.9%
of households
Married Couples
39.5%
of households
Avg Household Size
2.39
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 20% above KY average
Rent, home values, and income in Versailles
In Versailles, rent runs 20% above the KY average, and home values are 39% above the KY average.
Median rent (per month)
Median home value
Rent Burdened
44.5%
spending 30%+ of income on rent
Severely Rent Burdened
16.7%
spending 50%+
Cost of Living Index
92.9
metro area (BEA) · US avg = 100
Median Property Tax
$1,893
per year, owner-occupied homes
Homeowners
59.9%
of occupied homes are owned
Typical Home Built
1982
median year built
Vacant Homes
7.5%
of housing units
Home Value Trend
Latest: $362,848 (September 2026)
Jobs & Economyunemployment 1.1 pts below KY average
Unemployment in Versailles
Unemployment in Woodford County, which includes Versailles, is 1.1 percentage points lower than the KY average.
Unemployment rate
Versailles: Woodford County rate (county-wide) · BLS annual average
Unemployment Rate — 10 Year Trend
Woodford County (county-wide) · Annual averages
What Versailles Residents Do for Work · share of employed residents by industry
City residents, wherever they work
Commute24.5 min avg
How Versailles residents get to work, and the nearest airports
In Versailles, most residents drive alone to work (78%), and 64% get there in under 30 minutes.
How People Get to Work
Commute Time Distribution
Nearest airports · with airline service
- 7 mi
Blue Grass Airport (LEX)
Small hub796k passengers boarded in 2025
- 69 mi
Cincinnati Northern Kentucky International Airport (CVG)
Medium hub4.4M 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 83% below national average
Crime rates for 2025
Violent crime in Versailles runs 83% below the national average.
Violent Crime Rate
57.3
per 100,000 residents
Below average (329 national, 2025)
Property Crime Rate
630.3
per 100,000 residents
Below average (1,552 national, 2025)
Versailles Police Department
Natural DisastersThunderstorm Wind most common — 4 events in 2025
Natural hazard risk, storms and earthquakes
FEMA National Risk Index
Very Low
40.0 / 100
Compares expected losses from natural hazards, social vulnerability and community resilience against every US county (higher = more risk).
Woodford County, county-wide · FEMA NRI December 2025
In Woodford County, which includes Versailles, the most common type is thunderstorm wind, with 4 recorded events in 2025.
Most common events:
Storm events by year
| Year | Events | Top Type | Property Damage |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 4 | Winter Storm | None reported |
| 2024 | 5 | Thunderstorm Wind | None reported |
| 2023 | 6 | Thunderstorm Wind | None reported |
| 2022 | 7 | Winter Storm | None reported |
| 2021 | 5 | Thunderstorm Wind | None reported |
| 2020 | 1 | Thunderstorm Wind | Not estimated |
| 2019 | 1 | Thunderstorm Wind | None reported |
| 2018 | 7 | Winter Storm | $45,000 |
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.
1 earthquake of magnitude 2.5+ within 100 miles in the past year
Woodford 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 14 miles from Versailles) 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 (14 mi away)
Climate83°F summers, 27°F winters
30-year climate averages (1991–2020) — monthly temperatures and precipitation
Versailles has warm summers (avg high 83°F) and cold winters (avg low 27°F).
Spring (Mar–May)
65°/45°F
avg high / low
Summer (Jun–Aug)
83°/64°F
avg high / low
Fall (Sep–Nov)
67°/46°F
avg high / low
Winter (Dec–Feb)
44°/27°F
avg high / low
Annual Precipitation
48.1"
Annual Snowfall
14.5"
Hot Days/Year
14
days above 90°F
Freeze Days/Year
91
days below 32°F
Rainy Days/Year
139
Average month
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| Month | High | Low | Precip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 41°F | 25°F | 3.36" |
| Feb | 45°F | 28°F | 3.40" |
| Mar | 55°F | 35°F | 4.51" |
| Apr | 65°F | 45°F | 4.60" |
| May | 74°F | 55°F | 5.71" |
| Jun | 82°F | 62°F | 4.25" |
| Jul | 84°F | 66°F | 4.78" |
| Aug | 84°F | 64°F | 3.41" |
| Sep | 78°F | 57°F | 3.11" |
| Oct | 67°F | 46°F | 3.75" |
| Nov | 55°F | 36°F | 3.20" |
| Dec | 45°F | 29°F | 4.03" |
Healthcare1 hospital
Hospitals, ratings, and health insurance in Versailles
Versailles has 1 hospital.
Hospitals
1
within city limits
Uninsured
7.2%
of residents
Bluegrass Community Hospital
Critical Access Hospitals · ER available
Nearby hospitals · within 15 miles
Saint Joseph Hospital
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available · 11.2 mi away · Lexington
Baptist Health Lexington
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available · 11.7 mi away · Lexington
University of Kentucky Hospital
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available · 12 mi away · Lexington
Medicare-certified hospitals only. Doesn’t include clinics, urgent care, or freestanding ERs.
Education16.7:1 student/teacher ratio
Schools and degree attainment in Versailles
Versailles's student/teacher ratio is 16.7:1 (higher than the national average of 16:1), and 36.7% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Public Schools
4
within city limits
Private Schools
1
within city limits
College Degree Rate
36.7%
adults 25+ with bachelor's or higher
Student/Teacher Ratio
16.7:1
National avg 16:1
Schools located within city limits (2023) — school-level metrics change slowly year to year
Colleges Near Versailles (within 15 miles)
Public · 4-year · 24,763 students · in-state tuition $13,907 · 69% graduate · median earnings $63,924 (10 yrs after entry)
Public · 4-year · 1,309 students · in-state tuition $9,807 · 38% graduate · median earnings $42,650 (10 yrs after entry)
Private nonprofit · 4-year · 1,097 students · in-state tuition $43,678 · 48% graduate · median earnings $55,880 (10 yrs after entry)
Private nonprofit · 4-year · 1,005 students · in-state tuition $48,920 · 69% graduate · median earnings $57,381 (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, 19 mi
Nearby national parks, recreation areas and public libraries for Versailles
Versailles has 5 nearby national parks or recreation areas, closest being Camp Nelson National Monument (19 mi away).
Nearby National Parks & Recreation Areas
Camp Nelson National Monument
National Monument
19 mi awayAbraham Lincoln Birthplace National Historical Park
National Historical Park
61 mi awayMill Springs Battlefield National Monument
National Monument
68 mi awayWilliam Howard Taft National Historic Site
National Historic Site
75 mi awayMammoth Cave National Park
National Park
97 mi awayPublic Libraries in Versailles
Woodford County Library
115 North Main Street, Versailles
Cities Near Versailles
The closest cities within 60 miles
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Versailles FAQ
Is Versailles, Kentucky affordable?⌄
Versailles's median rent is $1,160/month, which is below the national average, making it relatively affordable. The median household income is $62,368/year. Median home value is $286,100.
Is Versailles, Kentucky safe?⌄
Versailles's violent crime rate was 57 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 630 per 100,000. As with any city, crime rates vary by neighborhood.
What is the job market like in Versailles, Kentucky?⌄
Woodford County, which includes Versailles, has an unemployment rate of 3.5%, which is solid, slightly below the national average of 4.3%.
What is the cost of living in Versailles, Kentucky?⌄
The cost of living in Versailles is primarily driven by housing. Median rent is $1,160/month and median household income is $62,368/year. The median home value is $286,100. About 45% of renters spend more than 30% of their income on housing.
How is the commute in Versailles, Kentucky?⌄
The average commute in Versailles is 25 minutes, which is about 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