Communities

About Georgetown

Conveniently located 10 miles north of Lexington is Scott County. While rich in heritage and natural beauty, Georgetown, Kentucky offers a thriving community where tradition and progress come together to form a great place to live and work. From a thriving downtown with some of the finest antique shopping in the state, to the nearby Kentucky Horse Park, Georgetown and Scott county offers a rural setting and the best of small town living with city convenience and easy access to larger cities.

Georgetown is one of Kentucky’s fastest growing communities. Since the opening of Toyota motor manufacturing nearly twenty-five years ago, employment has risen, and city, county and school systems have prospered. The area is also home to Georgetown College, dedicated to academic excellence and consistently honored nationally, Georgetown College is a Christian, liberal arts college with quality academic programs and a global mindset. The college also shares its modern sports complex each summer for the NFL’s Cincinnati Bengals training camp.

Georgetown is known as the “Gateway to the Kentucky Horse Park”, the site of the 2010 Alltech FEI World Equestrian Games, one of the most prestigious equine events in the world. With the Horse Park in its backyard, the rolling branches of Elkhorn Creek at its border, some of America’s most scenic back roads, and a rapidly growing and progressive community, Georgetown really is a great place to live!

Demographics

Georgetown Statistics

County Population: 18,080
Number of Houses: 6703
Land area: 13.7 sq. mi.
Water area: 0 sq. mi.
Median resident age: 29.3 years
Median household income: $42,186(year 2000)
Median house value: $97,300(year 2000)
Industries providing employment: Educational, Health and Social Services (17.8%), Manufacturing (25.2%), Retail trade (11%), Arts, Entertainment, Recreation, Accomodations & Food (10.2%)

Population Diversity

• White Non-Hispanic (88.7%)
• Black (0.23%)
• Hispanic (1.99%)
• Two or more races (1.41%)
• Other (1.03%)
• Chinese (0.01%)
• American Indian (0.64%)
• Asian Indian (0%)

Average Weather

Education

Scott County Schools District Belief Statement: The district takes the responsibility for providing engaging and meaningful learning opportunities. Student learning is the focus when making decisions. Achievement improves when students are engaged in their work and choose to share in the responsibility for learning. Schools supported by the community, are safe and inviting places enabling students to learn at higher levels.

For information about Scott County Public Schools, please visit their website at: www.scott.kyschools.us

For a list of PRIVATE SCHOOLS in Georgetown, please see the Primary/Secondary Schools Page.

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Primary/Secondary Schools

School attendance is compulsory in Kentucky for children between the ages of 6 and 16.

A child is eligible for the Preschool Program (Early Start) if the child becomes 4 years-of-age before October 1 and is income eligible to participate in the Free Lunch Program. Also eligible is any 3 or 4 year-old child, or a child who will become 5 after October 1, who has a special need and would benefit from an early intervention program.

Any child who becomes 5 years-of-age on or before October 1 is eligible for the Primary School Program and will be placed in a primary level class. Any child who becomes 6 years-of-age on or before October 1, who has successfully completed an entry level program prior to the start of the school year, must be enrolled in the Primary School Program. These students will be placed in a single-year, dual-year, or multi-year class.

Links:
www.scott.ky12.ky.us
www.kentuckyschools.org

Colleges and Universities

Healthcare

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Churches

Georgetown houses a diverse spectrum of religious facilities where practices of faith and social gatherings are very welcome.

Link:
www.yellowpages.com

Shopping

Parks & Recreation

The Georgetown-Scott County Parks and Recreation has many facilities for recreation & public enjoyment, including rental facilities.

www.georgetown-kentucky.com/csparks.asp

Libraries

Important Numbers

• AAA Blue Grass/Kentucky: (859)-233-1111 or (800)-568-5222
• Blue Grass Airport: (859)-425-3114
• Downtown Lexington Corporation: (859)-231-7335
• Greyhound Bus Line: (859)-231-2222
• Kentucky Horse Park: (859)-233-4303 or (800)-568-8813
• Keeneland Race Course: (859)-254-3412 or (800)-456-3412
• Georgetown Chamber of Commerce: (502)-863-5424
• Georgetown City Government: (502)-863-9804
• Georgetown News Graphic (Local Newspaper): (502)-863-6296
• Lexington Herald-Leader: (859)-231-3100
• Scott Co. Public Library: (502)-863-3566
• United States Post Office: (502)-863-3875
• Mayor's Office: (502)-863-9800
• Parks & Recreation: (502)-863-7865
• Taxi: (502)-868-0420
• Translation Services: (800)-882-5776
• U.S. Customs Service: (800)-452-3111
• Emergency: 911

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