Communities

About Versailles

Versailles, Kentucky is the thriving economic center of Woodford County. Located just off the Martha Layne Collins Bluegrass Parkway, Versailles is nestled within a short driving distance of Lexington, Frankfort or Louisville, Kentucky. Versailles is totally surrounded by beautiful, serene farmland and some of the most famous horse farms in the Bluegrass Region. Many of these horse farms are home to well-known Kentucky thoroughbreds and winners of the Kentucky Derby! When touring the back roads of Woodford County, you’ll see a landscape that defines the Bluegrass and makes it truly unique in the entire world.

While maintaining a rich equine and agribusiness tradition, Versailles continues to welcome industrial and commercial development. Its reputation as a “quaint community” does not prevent Versailles from striving to establish a strong, well-integrated city that fosters local businesses and industries and maintain a clean and safe environment, as well as an overall fiscally sound and pleasant community. Versailles can boast of one the highest average incomes and lowest unemployment levels in Kentucky. Woodford County Public Schools consistently rank among the highest for student performance.

Versailles and Woodford County residents may visit its orchards for seasonal bounties such as strawberries, blackberries, grapes, or pumpkins. Versailles has various fun-filled fall festivals and its own Woodford Reserve, one of Kentucky’s finest bourbon whiskeys. Agribusiness has also brought to the community local wineries such as Equus Run with consistent summertime entertainment and Wildside Winery. The bluegrass railroad museum offers 1920’s and 30’s era passenger cars for fall foliage excursions and many special event rides. And Woodford County’s theatrical arts association offers high quality theatre at least four times each year. Hard to imagine there could be a more ideal, beautiful place to live. 

Demographics

Versailles

• Population: 7,511
• Number of Houses: 3,330
• Land area: 2.8 sq. mi.
• Water area: 0.8 sq. mi.
• Median resident age: 37.0 years
• Median household income: $35,052(year 2000)
• Median house value: $91,900(year 2000)
• Industries providing employment: Educational, Health and Social Services (16%), Manufacturing (19.5%)

Population Diversity

• White Non-Hispanic (88.2%)
• Black (8.67%)
• Hispanic (4.29%)
• Two or more races (1.3%)
• Other (1.34%)
• Chinese (0.01%)
• American Indian (0.15%)
• Asian Indian (0.05%)

(Total can be greater than 100% because Hispanics could be counted in other races)

Average Weather

Education

Woodford County Schools

The Woodford County School District...

Because of the inherent value of each student, we believe:

• the focus of all decisions in Woodford County Schools is the student.
• ...each student can learn and can reach his or her full potential in a safe, equitable, and nurturing environment.
• ...all district and school staff shall participate in meaningful professional development to improve the learning environment by promoting high expectations for each student.
• ...district and school leaders shall provide support for effective daily instruction for each student.
• ...community members shall be invited and given opportunities to be active participants in the educational process to support student learning in Woodford County..

For information about Woodford County Public Schools, please visit their website at: www.woodford.ky12.ky.us

For a list of private schools in Versailles, please see the Primary/Secondary Schools Page.

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.woodford.ky12.ky.uswww.kentuckyschools.org

Colleges and Universities

Healthcare

Utilities

Churches

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

Link:
www.yellowpages.com

Shopping

Parks & Recreation

fallingsprings.net

Libraries

Important Numbers

• AAA Blue Grass/Kentucky: (859)-233-1111 or (800)-568-5222
• Blue Grass Airport: (859)-425-3114
• Greyhound Bus Line: (859)-299-0428
• Kentucky Horse Park: (859)-233-4303 or (800)-568-8813
• Keeneland Race Course: (859)-254-3412 or (800)-456-3412
• Versailles Chamber of Commerce: (859)-873-5122
• Versailles City Government: (859)-873-4581
• Woodford Sun(Local Newspaper): (859)-873-4131
• Lexington Herald-Leader: (859)-231-3100
• Versailles Public Library: (859)-873-5191
• United States Post Office: (859)-873-3241
• Mayor's Office: (859)-873-4581
• Parks & Recreation: (859)-873-5948
• Taxi: (859)-255-2227
• Translation Services: (800)-882-5776
• U.S. Customs Service: (800)-452-3111
• Emergency: 911

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