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Versailles, KY
City in Woodford County, Kentucky.
Population
10,492
Land area
6.5sq mi
People per sq mi
1,617
ZIP codes
0
Versailles and its ZIP codes
Versailles at a glance
- Versailles is about 14 times as dense as Kentucky as a whole.
- It is the 42nd most populous of 552 cities and towns in Kentucky.
- The median household income is $62,368, close to the Kentucky median.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $286,100 (39% above Kentucky) and median rent is $1,160 a month.
Local data for Versailles, KY
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Versailles, KY, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$62,368
Poverty rate
16.4%
Median home value
$286,100
Median rent
$1,160/mo
Homeownership
59.9%
Bachelor's or higher
36.7%
Median age
39.0
Average commute
24.5 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (1,048), Irish Americans (978), Mexican Americans (778).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Woodford County. PPP loans are for Versailles.
Unemployment rate
3.4%
Sep 2026, -0.2 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$55,373
9,931 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$69,234
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$188M
FY 2026, $7,013 per person
How people get to work
Versailles, KY, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone77.9%
- Carpooled7.8%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked1.4%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.2%
- Worked from home12.7%
Average one-way commute: 24.5 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Versailles, KY, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Very Low
Top: strong wind
Storm events since 1996
192
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
124
1.1% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
84° / 25°F
48.1 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone7 historic places
Cities near Versailles
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| MidwayCity | 7.8 mi | 1.4 |
| KeeneCity | 8.8 mi | 0.1 |
| LawrenceburgCity | 9.5 mi | 6 |
| SalvisaCensus-designated place | 11 mi | 1.8 |
| WilmoreCity | 12 mi | 5 |
| FrankfortCity | 12 mi | 14.8 |
| NicholasvilleCity | 14 mi | 15.2 |
| Lexington-FayetteUrban County | 14 mi | 283.9 |
| High BridgeCensus-designated place | 15 mi | 2.2 |
| Stamping GroundCity | 15 mi | 0.6 |
| GeorgetownCity | 16 mi | 17.7 |
| BurginCity | 20 mi | 1.3 |
| HarrodsburgCity | 21 mi | 6.9 |
| SadievilleCity | 26 mi | 1.1 |
| WillisburgCity | 27 mi | 0.7 |
| MontereyCity | 27 mi | 0.3 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Versailles, KY in?
- Versailles is in Woodford County, Kentucky.
- What is the population of Versailles, KY?
- About 10,492 people live in Versailles, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Versailles?
- Nearby places include Midway (7.8 mi), Keene (8.8 mi), Lawrenceburg (9.5 mi), Salvisa (11 mi), Wilmore (12 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023