Nicholasville, Kentucky
Nicholasville is a city of 32,197 people in Jessamine County, Kentucky.
Why visit Nicholasville
Townapedia lists 12 museums and landmarks, 7 parks and trails, 40 places to eat and 1 place to stay in and around town.
Highlights include Brick House on Shun Pike, Confederate Memorial in Nicholasville, Woodrow Grow Park and Primate Rescue Center.
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 87°F; January lows average 25°F.
Weather in Nicholasville
Forecast from the National Weather Service. Full forecast
About Nicholasville
Nicholasville is a city in and the county seat of Jessamine County, Kentucky, United States. The population was 31,490 at the 2020 census, making Nicholasville the tenth-most populous city in Kentucky. Nicholasville is a home rule-class city under Kentucky law.
From the Wikipedia article Nicholasville, Kentucky (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Museums and landmarks12
Brick House on Shun Pike
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 4.5 mi
House in Jessamine County, Kentucky
Confederate Memorial in Nicholasville
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 0.9 mi
Sculpture
John Hunter House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 5.4 mi
House in Jessamine County, Kentucky
Keene Springs Hotel
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 4.9 mi
Hotel in Kentucky, United States of America
McClure-Shelby House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 4.7 mi
Historic house in Kentucky, United States
Young House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 4.2 mi
Historic estate located in Jessamine County, Kentucky
J.S. Bronaugh House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 0.9 mi
Muir Site
Monument and historic site · 1.6 mi
Archaeological site in Kentucky, US
Parks, trails and playgrounds7
Woodrow Grow Park
Park · 1.6 mi
A small but popular neighborhood park used by four neighborhoods: Keene Crossing, Keene-Land, Autumn Hills and Lone Oak. Current...
Derby Drive, Nicholasville
24/7
Restaurants and cafes40
Mercantile Coffee & Feed
Cafe · Coffee Shop · 0.8 mi
213 North Main Street, Nicholasville
Mo-Fr 06:30-18:30; Sa 09:00-18:00; Su 09:00-15:00
Marco's Pizza Nicholasville
Restaurant · Pizza · 0.7 mi
1085 North Main Street
Su-Th 11:00-23:00; Fr-Sa 11:00-00:00
28 more on the map.
Where to stay1
Holiday Inn Express Lexington-SW (Nicholasville)
Motel and hotel · 0.6 mi
164 Imperial Way, Nicholasville
History
Nicholasville was founded by European Americans in 1798, after the American Revolutionary War, and incorporated in 1837. The town was named in honor of Colonel George Nicholas, a father of the Kentucky Constitution in 1792.
The Young House in Nicholasville is listed on the National Register of Historic Places.
The city has grown rapidly since the late 20th century and is working to accommodate new highways and transportation needs. Many residents commute to Lexington for work. Others are part of building Nicholasville as a center of retail services for the county.
From the History section of Nicholasville, Kentucky on Wikipedia, under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Churches and places of worship10
Mt. Pleasant Baptist Church
Church · National Register of Historic Places · 5.2 mi
Providence Church
Church · National Register of Historic Places · 4.8 mi
Roberts Chapel United Methodist Church
Church · National Register of Historic Places · 5.4 mi
Cornerstone Baptist Church
Church · Baptist · 1.6 mi
1465 Keene Road, Nicholasville
Nicholasville Methodist Church
Church · Methodist · 0.9 mi
303 West Maple Street, Nicholasville
Shopping5
Gas and EV charging8
Schools, colleges and libraries18
Jessamine Career And Technology Center
School · 1.6 mi
881 Wilmore Rd, Nicholasville
Rosenwald Dunbar Elementary School
School · 2.4 mi
1500 Wilmore Rd, Nicholasville
Healthcare7
Jessamine Medical Center Lexington Clinic
Clinic and pharmacy · 0.4 mi
110 Village Parkway, Nicholasville
CommonSpirit - Saint Joseph Outpatient Care Center - Nicholasville
Clinic and pharmacy · 0.8 mi
1250 Keene Road, Nicholasville
Map of Nicholasville
108 places. The map loads OpenStreetMap tiles when you open it.
Climate by month
Monthly table
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Snow |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 42°F | 25°F | 3.4 in | 4.7 in |
| Feb | 47°F | 28°F | 3.6 in | 4.5 in |
| Mar | 56°F | 36°F | 4.5 in | 2.8 in |
| Apr | 67°F | 45°F | 4.4 in | 0.2 in |
| May | 76°F | 55°F | 5.4 in | 0.0 in |
| Jun | 84°F | 63°F | 5.0 in | 0.0 in |
| Jul | 87°F | 66°F | 5.1 in | 0.0 in |
| Aug | 86°F | 65°F | 3.7 in | 0.0 in |
| Sep | 80°F | 58°F | 3.4 in | 0.0 in |
| Oct | 69°F | 47°F | 3.7 in | 0.0 in |
| Nov | 56°F | 36°F | 3.4 in | 0.4 in |
| Dec | 46°F | 30°F | 4.2 in | 1.9 in |
U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 for Lexington Bluegrass Ap Gsn 72422 (11 mi away), NOAA NCEI.
People and cost of living
American Community Survey 5-year estimates, 2020-2024, U.S. Census Bureau. Estimates have margins of error, larger for small towns.
Disaster history
Jessamine County has had 18 federal disaster declarations since 2000, most often for severe storms.
- 2026-09-01: Severe Storms, Straight-Line Winds, Flooding, Landslides, And Mudslides (Severe Storm)
- 2026-01-24: Severe Winter Storm (Winter Storm)
- 2025-04-24: Severe Storms, Straight-Line Winds, Tornadoes, Flooding, Landslides, And Mudslides (Severe Storm)
- 2025-04-03: Severe Storms, Straight-Line Winds, Tornadoes, And Flooding (Severe Storm)
- 2025-02-16: Severe Storms, Straight-Line Winds, Flooding, And Landslides (Severe Storm)
- 2024-05-22: Severe Storms, Straight-Line Winds, Tornadoes, Landslides, And Mudslides (Severe Storm)
OpenFEMA disaster declarations summaries.
Getting there and nearby towns
Blue Grass Airport (LEX) is the nearest airport with scheduled flights listed in OpenStreetMap, 10 miles away.
- Wilmore 5 mi west, about 9 min by car
- Keene 5 mi northwest, about 9 min by car
- Lexington-Fayette 12 mi northeast, about 19 min by car
- Danville 21 mi southwest, about 34 min by car
- Lawrenceburg 21 mi northwest, about 34 min by car
- Georgetown 25 mi north, about 41 min by car
- Berea 26 mi southeast, about 41 min by car
- Frankfort 27 mi northwest, about 43 min by car
- Bardstown 49 mi west, about 1 h 15 min by car
- Mount Washington 55 mi west, about 1 h 30 min by car
Drive times are estimates from straight-line distance, not routes.
Local news
Headlines from INDB, the NEMICO news database.
Reviews, tips and questions
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Sources and licences
- NCES EDGE (Public domain): public schools
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 (Public domain): climate by month
- OpenFEMA (Public domain): disaster declarations
- OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL 1.0): places, airports, map data
- U.S. Census Bureau (Public domain): population, income, housing, education, commute
- Wikidata (CC0 1.0): elevation, founding date, time zone, website, landmarks and historic places
- Wikimedia Commons (see each image): photos
- Wikipedia (CC BY-SA 4.0): overview and history text
Photo credits
- Main Street in Nicholasville, Nyttend, Public domain
- Jessamine County Courthouse, Nicholasville, Kentucky 02, Farrargirl, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Jessamine County Courthouse, Nicholasville, Kentucky 01, Farrargirl, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Wilson Dean Bldg, 116 North Main St., Nicholasville, KY, JTD Media, CC BY-SA 3.0
- 117 North Main St, Nicholasville KY, JTD Media, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Wn Cassity Bldg. Nicholasville KY, JTD Media, CC BY-SA 3.0
- George I. Brown House in Nicholasville, Nyttend, Public domain
- Hoover House in Nicholasville, Nyttend, Public domain
- Butler's Tavern near Nicholasville, Nyttend, Public domain
- Confederate Memorial in Nicholasville, C. Bedford Crenshaw, Attribution
- Brick House on Shun Pike, Nyttend, Public domain
- Young House near Nicholasville, Nyttend, Public domain
- Providence Church (Jessamine Co., Kentucky), Rover9000, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Roberts Chapel United Methodist Church, Nyttend, Public domain
- Payne-Saunders House, Nyttend, Public domain
- J.S. Bronaugh House site, Nyttend, Public domain
- McConnell-Woodson-Philips House, Nyttend, Public domain
- ISS036-E-36129 - View of Earth, Earth Science and Remote Sensing Unit , Lyndon B. Johnson Space Center, Public domain
- Nave-Brown House, Nyttend, Public domain
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