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Wilmore, Kentucky

Introduction to Wilmore, Kentucky

Wilmore, Kentucky, in Jessamine county, is 13 miles SW of Lexington, Kentucky. The people of the city are in the Lexington metropolitan area. Wilmore has a population of 5,905.

Wilmore History

Revolutionary Soldiers from Virginia, Pennsylvania as well as Maryland settled in Wilmore in 1779. Primarily, this place was influenced by Bishop Francis Asbury who founded the Bethel Academy in 1790. The academy is now known as Asbury College. The city was named honoring the landowner, John R. Wilmore.

Wilmore and nearby Attractions

  • Railside Museum
  • Highbridge Park
  • Kentucky Horse Park
  • Waveland State Historic Site

Things To Do In Wilmore

One can visit the Railside Museum and the Waveland State Historic Site, if fond of history and museums. Tourists can also visit the Highbridge Park and Kentucky Horse Park, which also include two awesome museums. Tourists can also participate the festivals that are celebrated in the city. These include the Ichthus Festival, which is a gathering of Christian speakers and musical artists. The city also hosts the Highbridge Film Festival every year.

Wilmore Transportation

One can avail air transportation from Louisville International - Standiford Field Airport.

Wilmore Higher Education

Asbury College is located in Wilmore. Others in the neighborhood include the Lexington Community College, University of Kentucky, Eastern Kentucky University, and University of Louisville.

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Low Violent Crime
(vs. Peers)		Top 1%trophyWilmore Low Violent Crime
Walking and Biking to Work
(vs. Peers)		Top 3%trophyWilmore Walking and Biking to Work
Low Property Crime
(vs. Peers)		Top 5%trophyWilmore Low Property Crime
College Educated Adults
(vs. Peers)		Top 8%Wilmore College Educated Adults
Affordability of Rents
(vs. Peers)		Top 13%Wilmore Affordability of Rents
Short Commute Times
(vs. State)		Top 15%Wilmore Short Commute Times

Comparative Profile of Wilmore, KY

Comparing Wilmore 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
Male Share of the Population99
Children Under 5 Years Old66
Racial Diversity46
Senior Citizens32
Female Share of the Population22
Well-Paid Single Men24
Age of the Population11

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Portion of People Married99
Average Household Size89

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
College Educated Adults1010
People Above Poverty47
People in Middle Class or Better36
Median Family Income36

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Walking and Biking to Work1010
Working at Home1010
Short Commute Times89
Public Transportation Use13

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals1010
Affordability of Rents96
Housing Recently Built99
Seasonal and Vacation Housing89
Affordability of Property Taxes73
People Living Alone32

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Low Violent Crime108
Low Property Crime108

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