Versailles
Bourbon, Horse Farms & Walkable Downtown
Why People Move Here
Versailles is the Woodford County seat and a compact city of roughly 10,500 anchored by a walkable historic downtown and surrounded by some of the world's most valuable thoroughbred horse farms. Woodford Reserve and Castle & Key distilleries, Keeneland Race Course ten minutes east, and a 13-mile drive to downtown Lexington via US-60 make this a bourbon-country base with fast access to the metro's jobs and amenities.
Key Statistics
Data sourced from census records, school district reports, and local transit authorities.
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School Districts
Woodford County Public Schools
A#60 best public district in Kentucky (Niche)
- Single-district K–12 serving ~4,018 students
- Woodford County High School (~1,298 students, US News KY rank #101)
- 19:1 student-teacher ratio
FAQ — Versailles
How long is the commute from Versailles to downtown Lexington?
About 19 minutes off-peak and 25 minutes in rush hour via US-60 (Versailles Road), covering 13 miles. Keeneland Race Course and Blue Grass Airport are on the same US-60 corridor, both under 10 minutes away.
What is the median home price in Versailles?
Roughly $310K–$365K as of 2025, depending on source — Zillow lists the typical home value near $305K while Redfin reports a median sale price of $363K for September 2025 at about $167 per square foot. Homes are going pending in around 10 days.
What bourbon distilleries are in Versailles?
Woodford Reserve at 7785 McCracken Pike sits in historic 1812 stone buildings along Glenn's Creek and offers tours and tastings. Castle & Key, founded in 1887 as the Old Taylor Distillery by Col. E.H. Taylor Jr., operates on a 113-acre property with a restored stone castle and European gardens.
What school district serves Versailles?
Woodford County Public Schools, a single K-12 district with roughly 4,018 students and a Niche overall grade of A (ranked #60 statewide). Woodford County High School enrolls about 1,298 students and ranks #101 in Kentucky per US News. Verify enrollment eligibility by address.
What are the crime statistics in Versailles?
CrimeGrade.org reports a violent crime rate of 1.85 per 1,000 residents (A- grade, 81st percentile nationally) and a property crime rate of 14.53 per 1,000 residents (C grade). Overall rates are below both the Kentucky and national averages as of a typical year.
What healthcare and medical facilities are in Versailles?
Bluegrass Community Hospital (Centerpoint Health) at 360 Amsden Drive is a critical access hospital with a 24-hour ER and full diagnostic imaging. Baptist Health Urgent Care at Brannon Crossing and Kentucky Urgent Care serve walk-in needs, and Baptist Health Lexington and UK HealthCare are about 15 minutes east.
What parks and recreation facilities are in Versailles?
The Falling Springs Center on Beasley Drive houses an 8-lane indoor pool, three basketball courts, an elevated track, a 300-seat performing arts theater, tennis courts, a dog park, and a disc golf course. Big Spring Park downtown (~30 acres, behind the courthouse) is named for the original 1792 settlement.
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