City profile
Versailles, KY
Woodford County · Population 10,492
Versailles is a town in Woodford County, KY with about 10,492 residents and a typical home value near $286,000. It is 12 miles from Lexington, KY, which shapes its climate, healthcare access and amenities.
Climate
Climate type
Four seasons
Winter avg
33°F
Summer avg
77°F
Sunny days / yr
200
Home prices & cost of living
Median home price
$286,100
Typical monthly housing
$1,745
Cost of living (100 = U.S.)
93
Taxes
- Property tax
- 0.80%
- State income tax (top)
- 4%
- Social Security
- Not taxed
- Pensions
- Partly exempt
- Sales tax (state + avg. local)
- 6.00%
FEMA natural hazard risk
Very Low · county score 40/100
Top hazards: Strong wind, Tornado
Nearest major airport
56 mi to Louisville Muhammad Ali International Airport (SDF)
Political lean (2024 county vote)
Leans Republican · 42% Democratic / 56% Republican
Community
Population
10,492
Black population
6.0%
County
Woodford County
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2025–2026 trends
2026 market trends
- ▸Home prices are still rising in 2026 — good for long-term value, less room to negotiate
- ▸Climate/cost risks to check: flooding, tornadoes
Highlights
- About 10,492 residents
- Typical home value about $286,000
- 12 miles from Lexington, KY
Trade-offs
- Smaller community with fewer local amenities
- Scores for this place are estimated from Census data and the nearest major city
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