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Winchester, Kentucky

Introduction to Winchester, Kentucky

Winchester, Kentucky, in Clark county, is 16 miles E of Lexington, Kentucky. The city benefits from easy access to the nearby cities and towns with which it shares the Lexington metropolitan area. Winchester contains a population of approximately 16,724.

Winchester History

Winchester was named after Winchester in Virginia. It was created in 1793 from a land area of 66 acres, which was donated by John Baker, a frontiersman. In 1812, it was considered to be the seventh largest town that Kentucky had.

Winchester and nearby Attractions

  • Bluegrass Heritage Museum
  • Boonesborough State Park
  • Lower Howards Creek Nature and Heritage Preserve
  • Leeds Center for the Arts
  • Civil War Fort at Boonesboro

Things To Do In Winchester

One can visit the Bluegrass Heritage Museum, and the Leeds Center for the Arts while in the city. Other notable locations include the Civil War Fort at Boonesboro and the Boonesborough State Park. The Lower Howards Creek Nature and Heritage Preserve is well - known for its natural beauty and high historical significance. Each year, the city hosts the Scarecrow Festival and Auction, and the Clark County Fair.

Winchester Transportation

Air transportation opportunities are provided by the Cincinnati/ Northern Kentucky International Airport.

Winchester Higher Education

Higher education institutes that can be attended from Winchester include the Eastern Kentucky University, University of Kentucky, Lexington Community College, and Morehead State University.

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Affordability of Property Taxes
(vs. Peers)
Top 12%Winchester Affordability of Property Taxes
Walking and Biking to Work
(vs. State)
Top 14%Winchester Walking and Biking to Work
Racial Diversity
(vs. State)
Top 18%Winchester Racial Diversity

Comparative Profile of Winchester, KY

Comparing Winchester 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
Children Under 5 Years Old78
Racial Diversity69
Senior Citizens54
Age of the Population43
Well-Paid Single Women47
Male Share of the Population36
Well-Paid Single Men36

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Average Household Size46
Portion of People Married45

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
People Above Poverty36
People in Middle Class or Better35
College Educated Adults26
Median Family Income26

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Walking and Biking to Work69
Short Commute Times65
Public Transportation Use58
Working at Home23

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Affordability of Property Taxes95
Affordability of Rents84
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals77
People Living Alone64
Housing Recently Built65
Seasonal and Vacation Housing33

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Low Violent Crime53
Low Property Crime32

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