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City in Kentucky, United States

Lexington

$319kMedian Home
294Sunny Days/yr
66°FAvg High Temp
View on Map· Pop. 321k· Elev. 968 ftWikipedia

Lexington is a consolidated city coterminous with Fayette County, Kentucky, United States, of which it is also the county seat. As of the 2020 census the city's population was 322,570, making it the second-most populous city in Kentucky, the 14th-most populous city in the Southeast, and the 59th-most populous city in the United States. By area, it is the country's 33rd-largest city.Wikipedia

Nickname: Athens of the West, Horse Capital of the World
About the RegionUpper South

Tennessee has become one of the most-watched states for domestic relocation. Nashville's explosive growth reflects its status as a major entertainment hub and Tennessee's zero personal income tax, while Chattanooga and Knoxville have built distinct identities around outdoor culture and post-industrial reinvention. The Great Smoky Mountains — the most visited national park in the country — anchor a regional tourism economy and define the geography of eastern Tennessee and western North Carolina.

Kentucky sits at the confluence of Southern culture, Appalachian heritage, and Midwest pragmatism. Louisville's bourbon trail and horse country around Lexington give the state an identity that punches above its economic weight. West Virginia's New River Gorge and Seneca Rocks have drawn a new wave of outdoor tourists and remote workers, though much of the state continues to navigate the long-term economic consequences of coal's decline.

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Sports Footprint

League Snapshot
1 Teams/Programs1 College
College Programs
1
Kentucky Wildcats
Source: local sports dataset (`data/sports.csv`)
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Current Conditions

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Cost of Living

Housing
$2k/mo
Median Rent
$319k
Median Home Price
Rent burden28% of income
Household Income
$66k
Median annual
Population Density
1,132
Residents per mi²
04

Livability

Walk Score
16
Internet
Fiber
90%
Cable
95%
address availability
05

Climate

Sunshine
294
sunny days per year
81% of the year
Avg High Temp
66°F
annual average
Humidity
71%
relative humidity
Comfort Score
75/100
Great
Temp Swing
43°F
seasonal high-temp spread
Rainfall
48"
inches per year
Snowfall
4"
inches per year
Air Quality
41
Good AQI
06

Natural Hazard Risk

Flood Risk
minimal
FEMA classification
Wildfire Risk
minimal
FEMA rating
Poor Air Days
12 days
per year with AQI > 100
07

Demographics

Population321k
Altitude968 ftabove sea level
Density1,132/mi²residents
Median Age35 yrs
College Educated47%bachelor's or higher
Work From Home10%of workforce
Poverty Rate15%

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