The Town FilesJessamine County, Kentucky
54,588 people. The median home is worth $268,100 (typical Kentucky town: $161,450) and the median household earns $74,576.
Towns in Jessamine County
| Town | People | Median home | Income | Median age |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nicholasville | 31,093 | $226,800 | $68,503 | 37.7 |
| Wilmore | 5,999 | $248,900 | $77,665 | 29.2 |
People and housing
| Jessamine County | Typical Kentucky town | |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $268,100 | $161,450 |
| Median rent | $1,124 | $837 |
| Median household income | $74,576 | $54,969 |
| Median age | 38.7 | 39.1 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 33.5% | 19.8% |
| Below the poverty line | 11.3% | 18.0% |
Jobs and pay
18,660 jobs in 2024, average pay $54,048 a year.
Storms since 1996
NOAA recorded 200 storm events in Jessamine County from 1996 to 2026, with 4 deaths.
Federal disaster declarations
Jessamine County has been included in 26 FEMA declarations since 1953.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| September 1, 2026 | Severe Storm | DR-4937: Severe Storms, Straight-Line Winds, Flooding, Landslides, And Mudslides |
| January 24, 2026 | Winter Storm | EM-3633: Severe Winter Storm |
| April 24, 2025 | Severe Storm | DR-4864: Severe Storms, Straight-Line Winds, Tornadoes, Flooding, Landslides, And Mudslides |
| April 3, 2025 | Severe Storm | EM-3626: Severe Storms, Straight-Line Winds, Tornadoes, And Flooding |
| February 16, 2025 | Severe Storm | EM-3624: Severe Storms, Straight-Line Winds, Flooding, And Landslides |
| May 22, 2024 | Severe Storm | DR-4782: Severe Storms, Straight-Line Winds, Tornadoes, Landslides, And Mudslides |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2020–2024; BLS QCEW and LAUS; NOAA Storm Events; FEMA OpenFEMA (not endorsed by FEMA).