City in Kentucky, United States

Lexington

$319kMedian Home
294Sunny Days/yr
66°FAvg High Temp
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View on MapPopulation320kElevation968 ft
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Four real seasons, with rain spread fairly evenly through the year. Spring and fall feel like real transition seasons. Humidity stays elevated through most of the year. Air quality can be a watchout.

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

Four seasonsEven rainfallHumidity year-roundAthens of the West, Horse Capital of the World
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Where It Is

Location Context
Lexington, Kentucky
Latitude37.99°
Longitude-84.48°
Population320k
Altitude968 ft

State Context

KentuckyU.S. state

Kentucky, officially the Commonwealth of Kentucky, is a landlocked state in the Southeastern region of the United States. It borders Illinois, Indiana, and Ohio to the north, West Virginia to the northeast, Virginia to the east, Tennessee to the south, and Missouri to the west. Its northern border is defined by the Ohio River. Its capital is Frankfort and its most populous city is Louisville.Wikipedia

Income tax: Flat 4.00%Avg sales tax: 6.00%Property tax: 0.76%Official school data available

About the Region

Upper 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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Nature Access

Nature & Park Feeds

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Distances in miles
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Local Nature & Reserves

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City Profile

Urban Feel1,132/mi²residents
Median Age35 yrs
College Educated47%bachelor's or higher
Work From Home10%of workforce
Poverty Rate15%
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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
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Livability

Getting AroundMostly car-orientedSpread-out layout
Best available read from walkability, transit, and density signals

Mostly car-oriented day to day, and the urban form is relatively spread out for a city of its size.

Safety Score
73
Walk Score
16
School Rating
6.7/10
Internet
Fiber
90%
Cable
95%
address availability
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Climate

Sunshine
294
sunny days per year
81% of the year
Avg High Temp
66°F
annual average
Humidity Pattern
Humidity year-round
72% warm season / 72% cool season
Comfort Score
66/100
Good
Temp Swing
43°F
seasonal high-temp spread
Rainfall
48"
inches per year
Snowfall
4"
inches per year
Air Quality
41
Good AQI
How To Read Comfort

Comfort combines temperature band fit, humidity fit, seasonal swing, and penalties for long stretches of extreme heat or cold. Higher scores mean the yearly pattern stays closer to an easier day-to-day climate band.

Monthly Temperature
Daylight Span (Sunrise to Sunset)
Precipitation Distribution
48" of rain per year
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Mar
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May
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Aug
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Dec
Humidity Through The Year
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humid summers
Summer 72% · Winter 72% · Mar-Jan 67-74%
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Feb
Mar
Apr
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Jun
Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
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Dec
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Natural Hazard Risk

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

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Sports Footprint

League Snapshot

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College Programs
Kentucky Wildcats
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