Nelson County, KY

Living in Nelson County

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Bikeability 2
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Walkability 9
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Commute 44
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Public Transit 3
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Affordability 87
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Public Safety 92
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Airports 51
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Hospitals 45
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Colleges 28
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Schools 37
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Residents

46k Population +3.1k (2010–19)
40  y Median Age +3 (2010–19)
18% College-Educated +3% (2010–19)
69% Family Households -3% (2010–19)

Age

Under 14 years20%
15 to 34 years25%
35 to 54 years27%
55 to 74 years23%
75 years and over6%

Diversity

Asian1%
Black5%
Caucasian90%
Hispanic or Latino2%
Multiracial2%
Native American<1%
Other<1%

Education

Less than high school10%
High school graduate37%
Some College35%
Bachelor's degree11%
Graduate degree7%

Households

Family household69%
Householder living alone25%
Householder not living alone6%

Economy

$60k Median Household Income +$15k (2010–19)
91% Above Poverty +4% (2010–19)
29  mi Average Commute
88% Lived Here Last Year +2% (2010–19)

Household Income

Less than $25K17%
$25K to $49K24%
$50K to $74K22%
$75K to $99K14%
$100K to $124K11%
$125K to $149K4%
$150K to $199K5%
$200K or more4%

Employers

Government6%
Private sector77%
Self-employed5%

Occupations

Construction and maintenance11%
Factory and transportation28%
Mgt, science, and arts30%
Military<1%
Sales and office17%
Service13%

Commute

Car, truck, or van94%
Motorcycle<1%
Taxicab<1%
Walked1%
Worked at home4%

Housing

$155k Median Home Value +$38k (2010–19)
27% Built 2000 or Later
$533 Median Monthly Rent +$81 (2010–19)
71% Owner-Occupied +1% (2010–19)

Units in Structure

1 unit, attached2%
1 unit, detached80%
Multiple units1%
Mobile home8%
Boat, RV, etc<1%

Year Structure Built

Built 2014 or later3%
Built 2010 to 20133%
Built 2000 to 200922%
Built 1990 to 199922%
Built 1980 to 198911%
Built 1970 to 197916%
Built 1960 to 19697%
Built 1950 to 19596%
Built 1940 to 19493%
Built 1939 or earlier7%

Home Value

Less than $50K6%
$50K to $99K16%
$100K to $149K26%
$150K to $199K22%
$200K to $249K11%
$250K to $299K8%
$300K to $399K7%
$400K to $499K2%
$500K to $749K2%
$750K to $999K<1%
$1M to $1.49M<1%
$1.5M to $1.99M<1%
$2M or more<1%

House Heating Type

Coal or coke<1%
Electricity71%
Fuel oil, kerosene1%
LP gas8%
Solar energy<1%
Utility gas16%
Wood3%

Crime

Violent Crime in Nelson County

United States45
Kentucky26

Property Crime in Nelson County

United States48
Kentucky41

Politics

Voting Patterns

Liberal (38%)(59%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Elections

Hillary Clinton31%
Donald Trump65%

Climate

Monthly Weather Averages

Temp (°F) Rain (in) Snow (in)
Jan 33 3 2
Feb 37 4 3
Mar 46 4 1
Apr 56 4 0
May 65 5 0
Jun 73 4 0
Jul 77 4 0
Aug 75 3 0
Sep 69 3 0
Oct 58 3 0
Nov 47 4 0
Dec 36 4 1

Natural Hazards

The Risk of Natural Hazards in Nelson County

Excessive Heat4
Inland Flooding55
Tornado26
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Location Map

Public Schools

Public Schools near Nelson County, KY

Private Schools

Private Schools near Nelson County, KY

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St Joseph School
1 miles, NW
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Colleges

Colleges near Nelson County, KY

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Bellarmine University
32 miles, NW
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Hospitals

Hospitals near Nelson County, KY

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Spring View Hospital
20 miles, SE
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Airports

Airports near Nelson County, KY

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Blue Grass Airport
49 miles, E
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