The Town FilesVersailles, Kentucky
City in Woodford County · population 10,347 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $286,100
- Household income
- $62,368
- Jan low / Jul high
- 25° / 84°
- Snow a year
- 15 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 13
- Median age
- 39.0
Versailles is a city of 10,347 people in Woodford County, Kentucky. The median home is worth $286,100, above the typical Kentucky town ($161,450). It ranks better for young professionals than 83% of Kentucky towns, more walkable than 78% of Kentucky towns, more upscale than 78% of Kentucky towns.
How Versailles ranks
Percentile among Kentucky towns with at least 500 people on The Town Files lifestyle rankings. 50 is typical for the state; 90 means better than 90% of Kentucky towns.
Homes and cost of living
The median home in Versailles is worth $286,100, above the typical Kentucky town ($161,450). Homes cost about 4.6 times the median household income of $62,368, which is more affordable than 7% of Kentucky towns. Median rent is $1,160 a month. 59.9% of households own their home.
| Housing | Versailles | Typical Kentucky town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $286,100 | $161,450 |
| Median rent | $1,160 | $837 |
| Median household income | $62,368 | $54,969 |
| Home value ÷ income | 4.6× | 3.0× |
| Homeownership | 59.9% | 63.5% |
| Median year built | 1982 | 1974 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 0.7% | — |
Who lives in Versailles
| People | Versailles | Typical Kentucky town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 39.0 | 39.1 |
| Age 65 and over | 18.1% | 18.1% |
| Under 18 | 24.3% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 36.7% | 19.8% |
| Below the poverty line | 16.4% | 18.0% |
| Veterans | 5.7% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 7.6% | — |
| Work from home | 12.7% | 7.5% |
| Average commute | 24.5 min | 22.2 min |
| Homes with broadband | 87.6% | 88.6% |
Weather in Versailles
July highs average 84.4°F and January lows 24.9°F. About 48.1 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 14.5 inches of snow (typical Kentucky town: 9.4 in). Expect about 14 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 91 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
13 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Versailles since 1950, compared with 19 for the typical Kentucky town. 5 rated (E)F2 or stronger. The strongest, an F4, struck on April 3, 1974 about 3.7 miles from the town center. The most recent was on April 2, 2024.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 42 times; the largest was 4.00 inches on July 10, 1966.
Severe weather in Woodford County since 1996
Woodford County has been included in 25 federal disaster or emergency declarations since 1953, most often for flood, hurricane, snowstorm.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| 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 24, 2025 | Severe Storm | DR-4860: Severe Storms, Straight-Line Winds, Flooding, Landslides, And Mudslides |
| February 16, 2025 | Severe Storm | EM-3624: Severe Storms, Straight-Line Winds, Flooding, And Landslides |
Jobs and pay in Woodford County
Woodford County had 9,977 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $52,784 a year. Unemployment was 3.1% in 2023; in Versailles itself the ACS puts it at 3%.
Public schools in Versailles
6 public schools with 3,638 students, about 16.6 students per teacher.
| School | Grades | Students | Per teacher |
|---|---|---|---|
| Woodford County High School | 9-12 | 1,298 | 18.8 |
| Woodford County Middle School | 6-8 | 864 | 16.6 |
| Southside Elementary School | PK-5 | 593 | 17.4 |
| Huntertown Elementary School | PK-5 | 447 | 15.4 |
| Simmons Elementary School | PK-5 | 404 | 13.0 |
| Safe Harbor Academy | 6-12 | 32 | 8.0 |
Towns near Versailles
- Lawrenceburg, KY9.8 mi · 11,728 people · home $201,100
- Wilmore, KY12.3 mi · 5,999 people · home $248,900
- Frankfort, KY12.7 mi · 28,602 people · home $183,700
- Nicholasville, KY13.9 mi · 31,093 people · home $226,800
- Lexington-Fayette, KY14.5 mi · 322,570 people · home $293,500
- Georgetown, KY17.9 mi · 37,086 people · home $265,400
- Harrodsburg, KY20.6 mi · 9,064 people · home $154,200
- Paris, KY26.7 mi · 10,171 people · home $186,300
Versailles questions
Is Versailles, Kentucky a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Versailles scores better for retirees than 71% of Kentucky towns and quieter than 34%. 18.1% of residents are 65 or older (median age 39.0).
How much does a house cost in Versailles?
The median owner-occupied home in Versailles is valued at $286,100 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $62,368, so homes cost about 4.6 times income. Median rent is $1,160 a month.
What is the weather like in Versailles?
July highs average 84.4°F and January lows 24.9°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 48.1 inches of precipitation a year and 14.5 inches of snow.
Does Versailles get tornadoes?
13 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Versailles since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was a F4 on April 3, 1974. The typical Kentucky town has had 19.
- U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2020–2024)
- U.S. Census Bureau, 2020 Census and 2025 Gazetteer (2020 / 2025)
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020)
- NOAA NCEI Storm Events Database (1950–2026)
- FEMA OpenFEMA Disaster Declarations (this product uses the FEMA OpenFEMA API but is not endorsed by FEMA) (1953–2026)
- NCES Common Core of Data (2023–24)
- BLS Quarterly Census of Employment and Wages; USDA ERS county unemployment (BLS LAUS) (2000–2024)
- The Town Files lifestyle rankings, built from federal demographic, school, crime and housing data (2025)