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Boston, KY
Census-designated place in Nelson County, Kentucky.
Population
195
Land area
2sq mi
People per sq mi
99
ZIP codes
0
Boston and its ZIP codes
Local data for Boston, KY
Counts from official public data
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Nelson County. PPP loans are for Boston.
Unemployment rate
4.4%
Sep 2026, +0.3 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$58,405
18,432 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$58,611
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$346M
FY 2026, $7,392 per person
Environment and hazard risk
Boston, KY, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: strong wind
Storm events since 1996
362
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
59
0.3% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
88° / 26°F
52.5 inches of rain a year
Cities near Boston
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| Lebanon JunctionCity | 4.2 mi | 5.6 |
| New HavenCity | 10 mi | 0.6 |
| ElizabethtownCity | 11 mi | 28 |
| ShepherdsvilleCity | 13 mi | 16.3 |
| BardstownCity | 13 mi | 12.1 |
| RadcliffCity | 14 mi | 13.4 |
| New HopeCensus-designated place | 15 mi | 0.6 |
| RineyvilleCensus-designated place | 16 mi | 4.6 |
| HodgenvilleCity | 16 mi | 2.3 |
| Vine GroveCity | 16 mi | 6.9 |
| CeciliaCensus-designated place | 17 mi | 1.4 |
| Fort KnoxCensus-designated place | 17 mi | 20.3 |
| Fox ChaseCity | 18 mi | 0.4 |
| Hebron EstatesCity | 18 mi | 0.6 |
| HillviewCity | 18 mi | 6.7 |
| LorettoCity | 19 mi | 3.2 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Boston, KY in?
- Boston is in Nelson County, Kentucky.
- What is the population of Boston, KY?
- About 195 people live in Boston, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Boston?
- Nearby places include Lebanon Junction (4.2 mi), New Haven (10 mi), Elizabethtown (11 mi), Shepherdsville (13 mi), Bardstown (13 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023