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Danville, Kentucky

Introduction to Danville, Kentucky

Danville, Kentucky, in Boyle county, is located 28 miles SW of Lexington, Kentucky. There are 15,477 residents in the city.

Danville History

The city of Danville was incorporated in the year 1787 by the Virginia Legislature. The city is said to be named after the first District Attorney, Walker Daniel. In 1842 Boyle County was formed by the merger of northern Lincoln County and southern Mercer County. Danville was made the county seat. Boyle County and Danville backed construction of the Lexington and Danville Railroad in 1850. Boyle County's courthouse in the city was converted into a hospital after the Battle of Perryville during the American Civil War.

Danville and nearby Attractions

  • Constitution Square State Historic Site
  • Iaac Shelby Cemetery State Historic Site
  • Danville Model Railroad Museum
  • Ephraim McDowell House
  • Boone Station State Historic Site

Things To Do In Danville

Tourists to the city can enjoy picnics in the beautiful locations of the Fort Boonesborough State Park, Lincoln Homestead State Park, and Old Fort Harrod State Park. Visitors may also visit various museums like the Garrard County Jail Museum. The city also hosts many annual festivals including the Boyle County Fair, Boyle County Heritage Festival, Constitution Square Festival, and Forkland Heritage Festival.

Danville Transportation

Louisville International Airport is the nearest international airport.

Danville Higher Education

Centre College of Kentucky and Central Kentucky Technical College - Danville Campus are the local colleges in Denville. One can also opt for the University of Kentucky.

High Points

Danville strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Kentucky):

CategoryTrophy
Short Commute Times
(vs. State)		Top 6%Danville Short Commute Times
Walking and Biking to Work
(vs. State)		Top 9%Danville Walking and Biking to Work
Affordability of Rents
(vs. Peers)		Top 14%Danville Affordability of Rents
Racial Diversity
(vs. State)		Top 15%Danville Racial Diversity

Comparative Profile of Danville, KY

Comparing Danville to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Kentucky (State):

Ratings range from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Female Share of the Population97
Senior Citizens75
Racial Diversity69
Well-Paid Single Women68
Age of the Population64
Well-Paid Single Men47
Children Under 5 Years Old33
Male Share of the Population25

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Portion of People Married45
Average Household Size24

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
College Educated Adults68
People in Middle Class or Better47
People Above Poverty47
Median Family Income37

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Short Commute Times910
Walking and Biking to Work810
Working at Home89
Public Transportation Use57

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Affordability of Rents95
Affordability of Property Taxes84
People Living Alone86
Housing Recently Built66
Seasonal and Vacation Housing66
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals55

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Low Violent Crime75
Low Property Crime53

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