Nelson County, KY
Living in Nelson County
Bikeability2
Walkability9
Commute44
Public Transit3
Affordability87
Public Safety92
Airports51
Hospitals45
Colleges28
1←PoorGreat→100
Schools37
1←PoorGreat→100
Residents
46kPopulation+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
$60kMedian 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
$155kMedian Home Value+$38k (2010–19)
27%Built 2000 or Later
$533Median 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
1←Less frequentMore frequent→100
Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Nelson County, KY
Private Schools
Private Schools near Nelson County, KY
St Joseph School
1 miles, NW
Bluegrass Christian Academy
2 miles, E
St Joseph Montessori Childrens Center
3 miles, N
Nelson County Baptist School
4 miles, NW
Colleges
Colleges near Nelson County, KY
Bellarmine University
32 miles, NW
Campbellsville University
32 miles, S
University of Louisville
33 miles, NW
The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary
33 miles, N
Hospitals
Hospitals near Nelson County, KY
Flaget Memorial Hospital
5 miles, NW
Spring View Hospital
20 miles, SE
Hardin Memorial Hospital
23 miles, W
Lincoln Trail Behavioral Health System
24 miles, W
Airports
Airports near Nelson County, KY
Louisville Muhammad Ali International Airport
30 miles, NW
Blue Grass Airport
49 miles, E
Owensboro-Daviess County Regional Airport
93 miles, W