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Versailles, Kentucky

Introduction to Versailles, Kentucky

Versailles, Kentucky is 14 miles W of Lexington, Kentucky. It is in Woodford county. The city is part of the Lexington metro area. The population of Versailles is 7,511.

Versailles History

Versailles was established in 1792 on an area of 80 acres. The land was owned by Hezekiah Briscoe. Versailles was named after Versailles in France, honoring General Lafayette, who was a family friend of Briscoe’s guardian. Officially the city was incorporated in 1837.

Versailles and nearby Attractions

  • Bluegrass Railroad Museum
  • Woodford County Historical Society Museum
  • Old Fort Harrod State Park
  • Lincoln Homestead State Park

Things To Do In Versailles

Tourists can paln a trip to the Woodford County Historical Society Museum and the Bluegrass Railroad Museum. Parks like the Lincoln Homestead State Park and the Old Fort Harrod State Park are popular for their recreational facilities. The city also hosts several annual festivals and events such as the LeoFest, Woodford County Fair, Jack Jouett Family History Day, and the Millville Hillbilly Daze.

Versailles Transportation

Cincinnati/ Northern Kentucky International Airport is few miles away.

Versailles Higher Education

University of Kentucky, Lexington Community College, University of Louisville, and the Eastern Kentucky University provide facilities for higher education.

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Racial Diversity
(vs. State)		Top 7%Versailles Racial Diversity
Affordability of Property Taxes
(vs. Peers)		Top 17%Versailles Affordability of Property Taxes

Comparative Profile of Versailles, KY

Comparing Versailles 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 Population86
Racial Diversity810
Age of the Population65
Well-Paid Single Women68
Senior Citizens53
Well-Paid Single Men47
Children Under 5 Years Old44
Male Share of the Population35

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Portion of People Married46
Average Household Size46

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
College Educated Adults57
Median Family Income47
People in Middle Class or Better46
People Above Poverty46

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Short Commute Times88
Working at Home56
Walking and Biking to Work48
Public Transportation Use24

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Affordability of Property Taxes94
Affordability of Rents74
People Living Alone75
Housing Recently Built77
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals77
Seasonal and Vacation Housing55

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Low Property Crime21
Low Violent Crime11
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