Salvisa, Kentucky

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Population in 2010: 420.
Males: 278  (66.3%)
Females: 142  (33.7%)
Median resident age:

29.9 years
Kentucky median age:

39.4 years

Zip codes: 40372.

Estimated median household income in 2022: $59,878
Salvisa:

$59,878
KY:

$59,341

Estimated per capita income in 2022: $30,846

Salvisa CDP income, earnings, and wages data

Estimated median house or condo value in 2022: $201,180
Salvisa:

$201,180
KY:

$196,300

Mean prices in 2022: all housing units: $201,774; detached houses: $201,771
March 2022 cost of living index in Salvisa: 80.6 (low, U.S. average is 100)
Percentage of residents living in poverty in 2022: 33.7%

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According to our research of Kentucky and other state lists, there were 5 registered sex offenders living in Salvisa, Kentucky as of April 25, 2024.
The ratio of all residents to sex offenders in Salvisa is 97 to 1.


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Ancestries: English (52.5%).

Current Local Time: EST time zone

Elevation: 823 feet

Nearest city with pop. 50,000+: Fayette, KY (21.3 miles , pop. 260,512).

Nearest city with pop. 1,000,000+: Chicago, IL (309.9 miles , pop. 2,896,016).

Nearest cities:

Salvisa-McAfee, KY (1.5 miles ),
Lawrenceburg, KY (2.9 miles ),
High Bridge, KY (3.2 miles ),
Harrodsburg, KY (3.3 miles ),
Wilmore, KY (3.4 miles ),
Versailles, KY (3.4 miles ),
Burgin, KY (3.5 miles ),
Keene, KY (3.7 miles )

Latitude: 37.92 N, Longitude: 84.86 W

Area code: 859

Distribution of median household income in Salvisa, KY in 2022
Distribution of house value in Salvisa, KY in 2022
Unemployment in December 2023:
Here:

3.7%
Kentucky:

3.8%
Air pollution and air quality trends
(lower is better)
AQI CO NO2 SO2 Ozone PM2.5
Air Quality Index

Air Quality Index (AQI) level in 2023 was 77.5. This is about average.

City:

77.5
U.S.:

72.6
Carbon Monoxide Level

Carbon Monoxide (CO) [ppm] level in 2002 was 0.0391. This is significantly better than average. Closest monitor was 20.2 miles away from the city center.

City:

0.0391
U.S.:

0.2513
Nitrogen Dioxide Level

Nitrogen Dioxide (NO2) [ppb] level in 2022 was 6.38. This is worse than average. Closest monitor was 18.2 miles away from the city center.

City:

6.38
U.S.:

5.11
Sulfur Dioxide Level

Sulfur Dioxide (SO2) [ppb] level in 2022 was 0.959. This is significantly better than average. Closest monitor was 14.8 miles away from the city center.

City:

0.959
U.S.:

1.515
Ozone Level

Ozone [ppb] level in 2023 was 37.9. This is about average. Closest monitor was 10.6 miles away from the city center.

City:

37.9
U.S.:

33.3
Particulate Matter Level

Particulate Matter (PM2.5) [µg/m3] level in 2022 was 7.97. This is about average. Closest monitor was 20.9 miles away from the city center.

City:

7.97
U.S.:

8.11

Tornado activity:

Salvisa-area historical tornado activity is slightly above Kentucky state average. It is 42% greater than the overall U.S. average.

On 4/3/1974, a category F4 (max. wind speeds 207-260 mph) tornado 14.8 miles away from the Salvisa place center killed 4 people and injured 122 people and caused between $50,000 and $500,000 in damages.

On 5/28/1996, a category F4 tornado 18.7 miles away from the place center injured 10 people and caused $101 million in damages.

Earthquake activity:

Salvisa-area historical earthquake activity is significantly above Kentucky state average. It is 86% greater than the overall U.S. average.

On 7/27/1980 at 18:52:21, a magnitude 5.2 (5.1 MB, 4.7 MS, 5.0 UK, 5.2 UK, Class: Moderate, Intensity: VI - VII) earthquake occurred 53.7 miles away from the city center
On 4/18/2008 at 09:36:59, a magnitude 5.4 (5.1 MB, 4.8 MS, 5.4 MW, 5.2 MW) earthquake occurred 168.7 miles away from Salvisa center
On 4/18/2008 at 09:36:59, a magnitude 5.2 (5.2 MW, Depth: 8.9 mi) earthquake occurred 168.7 miles away from the city center
On 9/7/1988 at 02:28:09, a magnitude 4.6 (4.5 MB, 4.6 LG, Class: Light, Intensity: IV - V) earthquake occurred 55.6 miles away from the city center
On 6/10/1987 at 23:48:54, a magnitude 5.1 (4.9 MB, 4.4 MS, 4.6 MS, 5.1 LG) earthquake occurred 175.7 miles away from the city center
On 6/18/2002 at 17:37:15, a magnitude 5.0 (4.3 MB, 4.6 MW, 5.0 LG) earthquake occurred 159.4 miles away from the city center
Magnitude types: regional Lg-wave magnitude (LG), body-wave magnitude (MB), surface-wave magnitude (MS), moment magnitude (MW)

Natural disasters:

The number of natural disasters in Mercer County (18) is near the US average (15).
Major Disasters (Presidential) Declared: 14
Emergencies Declared: 3

Causes of natural disasters: Storms: 9, Floods: 8, Tornadoes: 6, Winter Storms: 5, Blizzard: 1, Freeze: 1, Hurricane: 1, Mudslide: 1, Snow: 1, Snowfall: 1, Wind: 1, Other: 1 (Note: some incidents may be assigned to more than one category).

Hospitals and medical centers near Salvisa:

  • HERITAGE HALL HEALTH AND REHABILITATION CENTER (Nursing Home, about 9 miles away; LAWRENCEBURG, KY)
  • HARRODSBURG HEALTH CARE MANOR (Nursing Home, about 11 miles away; HARRODSBURG, KY)
  • KINDRED NURSING AND REHABILITATION-HARRODSBURG (Nursing Home, about 11 miles away; HARRODSBURG, KY)
  • HAGGIN HOME HEALTH (Home Health Center, about 12 miles away; HARRODSBURG, KY)
  • THE JAMES B. HAGGIN MEMORIAL HOSPITAL (Nursing Home, about 12 miles away; HARRODSBURG, KY)
  • WESLEY VILLAGE (Nursing Home, about 12 miles away; WILMORE, KY)
  • BLUEGRASS COMMUNITY HOSPITAL Critical Access Hospitals (about 12 miles away; VERSAILLES, KY)

Airports located in Salvisa:

Colleges/universities with over 2000 students nearest to Salvisa:

  • Kentucky State University (about 20 miles; Frankfort, KY; Full-time enrollment: 2,112)
  • University of Kentucky (about 21 miles; Lexington, KY; FT enrollment: 23,517)
  • Bluegrass Community and Technical College (about 21 miles; Lexington, KY; FT enrollment: 8,560)
  • Eastern Kentucky University (about 33 miles; Richmond, KY; FT enrollment: 13,525)
  • Campbellsville University (about 48 miles; Campbellsville, KY; FT enrollment: 2,948)
  • Sullivan University (about 49 miles; Louisville, KY; FT enrollment: 5,129)
  • Bellarmine University (about 51 miles; Louisville, KY; FT enrollment: 3,180)

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Mercer County has a predicted average indoor radon screening level greater than 4 pCi/L (pico curies per liter) - Highest Potential

Drinking water stations with addresses in Salvisa and their reported violations in the past:

NORTH MERCER WATER DISTRICT (Population served: 12,465, Purch surface water):
Past health violations:
  • MCL, Monthly (TCR) - In OCT-2008, Contaminant: Coliform. Follow-up actions: St Public Notif requested (DEC-15-2008), St Formal NOV issued (DEC-15-2008), St Public Notif received (MAR-02-2009), St Compliance achieved (OCT-26-2009)
  • MCL, Monthly (TCR) - In OCT-2005, Contaminant: Coliform. Follow-up actions: St Public Notif requested (DEC-20-2005), St Formal NOV issued (DEC-20-2005), St Public Notif received (FEB-15-2006), St Compliance achieved (APR-18-2007)
Past monitoring violations:
  • Follow-up Or Routine LCR Tap M/R - In OCT-01-2005, Contaminant: Lead and Copper Rule. Follow-up actions: St Public Notif requested (FEB-08-2008), St Formal NOV issued (FEB-08-2008), St Public Notif received (FEB-08-2008), St Compliance achieved (AUG-07-2008)
  • One regular monitoring violation
Average household size:
This place:

2.4 people
Kentucky:

2.5 people

Percentage of family households:
This place:

65.7%
Whole state:

66.9%

Percentage of households with unmarried partners:
This place:

8.4%
Whole state:

6.4%


Likely homosexual households (counted as self-reported same-sex unmarried-partner households)
  • Lesbian couples: 0.0% of all households
  • Gay men: 1.1% of all households

Banks with branches in Salvisa (2011 data):

  • Whitaker Bank: Salvisa Branch at 4795 Louisville Road, branch established on 1977/12/05. Info updated 2008/07/07: Bank assets: $1,497.1 mil, Deposits: $1,225.4 mil, headquarters in Lexington, KY, positive income, Commercial Lending Specialization, 39 total offices, Holding Company: Whitaker Bank Corporation Of Kentucky

For population 15 years and over in Salvisa:

Marital status in Salvisa, KY
  • Never married: 45.8%
  • Now married: 47.0%
  • Separated: 0.0%
  • Widowed: 3.4%
  • Divorced: 3.8%

For population 25 years and over in Salvisa:

  • High school or higher: 79.1%
  • Bachelor's degree or higher: 23.9%
  • Graduate or professional degree: 7.4%
Educational Attainment in 2022
School Enrollment by Level of School in 2022
Education Gini index (Inequality in education)
Here:

18.4
Kentucky average:

11.7

Presidential Elections Results

Graphs represent county-level data. Detailed 2008 Election Results

Religion statistics for Salvisa, KY (based on Mercer County data)

Religions Adherents in 2010
Religions Adherents - Change between 2000 and 2010
ReligionAdherentsCongregations
Evangelical Protestant13,54941
Mainline Protestant1,70313
Catholic8481
Other5032
Black Protestant1822
None4,546-
Source: Clifford Grammich, Kirk Hadaway, Richard Houseal, Dale E.Jones, Alexei Krindatch, Richie Stanley and Richard H.Taylor. 2012. 2010 U.S.Religion Census: Religious Congregations & Membership Study. Association of Statisticians of American Religious Bodies. Jones, Dale E., et al. 2002. Congregations and Membership in the United States 2000. Nashville, TN: Glenmary Research Center. Graphs represent county-level data

Food Environment Statistics:

Number of grocery stores: 8
This county:

3.68 / 10,000 pop.
Kentucky:

2.19 / 10,000 pop.
Number of convenience stores (with gas): 11
This county:

5.05 / 10,000 pop.
State:

4.36 / 10,000 pop.
Number of full-service restaurants: 11
Mercer County:

5.05 / 10,000 pop.
Kentucky:

5.74 / 10,000 pop.
Adult diabetes rate:
Mercer County:

12.1%
State:

11.0%
Adult obesity rate:
Mercer County:

30.8%
Kentucky:

30.0%
Low-income preschool obesity rate:
Mercer County:

15.5%
Kentucky:

15.9%

Strongest AM radio stations in Salvisa:

  • WHAS (840 AM; 50 kW; LOUISVILLE, KY; Owner: CLEAR CHANNEL BROADCASTING LICENSES, INC.)
  • WVLK (590 AM; 5 kW; LEXINGTON, KY; Owner: CUMULUS LICENSING CORP.)
  • WXRA (1580 AM; 10 kW; GEORGETOWN, KY; Owner: CITICASTERS LICENSES, L.P.)
  • WLAP (630 AM; 5 kW; LEXINGTON, KY; Owner: CITICASTERS LICENSES, L.P.)
  • WLW (700 AM; 50 kW; CINCINNATI, OH; Owner: JACOR BROADCASTING CORPORATION)
  • WSAI (1530 AM; 50 kW; CINCINNATI, OH; Owner: JACOR BROADCASTING CORPORATION)
  • WHBN (1420 AM; 1 kW; HARRODSBURG, KY; Owner: MORTENSON BROADCASTING COMPANY OF KE)
  • WLXG (1300 AM; 2 kW; LEXINGTON, KY; Owner: L.M. COMMUNICATIONS, INC)
  • WCGW (770 AM; daytime; 1 kW; NICHOLASVILLE, KY; Owner: MORTENSON BROADCASTING COMPANY)
  • WXXA (790 AM; 5 kW; LOUISVILLE, KY)
  • WTVN (610 AM; 50 kW; COLUMBUS, OH; Owner: CITICASTERS LICENSES, L.P.)
  • WKVL (850 AM; daytime; 50 kW; KNOXVILLE, TN; Owner: HORNE RADIO, LLC)
  • WHIR (1230 AM; 1 kW; DANVILLE, KY; Owner: HOMETOWN B/CSTNG OF DANVILLE, INC.)

Strongest FM radio stations in Salvisa:

  • WKYL (102.1 FM; LAWRENCEBURG, KY; Owner: DAVENPORT BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • WJMM-FM (99.3 FM; HARRODSBURG, KY; Owner: MORTENSON BROADCASTING COMPANY OF CENTRAL KENTUCKY, LLC)
  • WUKY (91.3 FM; LEXINGTON, KY; Owner: BD. OF TRUSTEES UNIV. OF KENTUCKY)
  • WHIR-FM (107.1 FM; DANVILLE, KY; Owner: CLEAR CHANNEL BROADCASTING LICENSES, INC.)
  • WVLK-FM (92.9 FM; LEXINGTON, KY; Owner: CUMULUS LICENSING CORP.)
  • WXKY-FM (96.3 FM; STANFORD, KY; Owner: LINCOLN-GARRARD BROADCASTING CO.,INC)
  • WXZZ (103.3 FM; GEORGETOWN, KY; Owner: CUMULUS LICENSING CORP.)
  • WLTO (102.5 FM; NICHOLASVILLE, KY; Owner: CUMULUS LICENSING CORP.)
  • WVRB (95.3 FM; WILMORE, KY; Owner: VERNON R. BALDWIN, INC.)
  • WBUL-FM (98.1 FM; LEXINGTON, KY; Owner: CITICASTERS LICENSES, L.P.)
  • WMXL (94.5 FM; LEXINGTON, KY; Owner: CITICASTERS LICENSES, INC.)
  • WEKU (88.9 FM; RICHMOND, KY; Owner: EASTERN KENTUCKY UNIVERSITY)
  • WKQQ (100.1 FM; WINCHESTER, KY; Owner: CITICASTERS LICENSES, L.P.)
  • WCDA (106.3 FM; VERSAILLES, KY; Owner: L.M. COMMUNICATIONS, INC)
  • WBTF (107.9 FM; MIDWAY, KY; Owner: L.M. COMMUNICATIONS OF KENTUCKY, LLC)
  • WKED-FM (103.7 FM; FRANKFORT, KY; Owner: CLEAR CHANNEL BROADCASTING LICENSES, INC.)
  • WLRO (101.5 FM; RICHMOND, KY; Owner: CUMULUS LICENSING CORP.)
  • WRVG-FM (89.9 FM; GEORGETOWN, KY; Owner: GEORGETOWN COLLEGE)
  • WDFB-FM (88.1 FM; DANVILLE, KY; Owner: ALUM SPRINGS EDUCATIONAL CORPORATION)
  • WGKS (96.9 FM; PARIS, KY; Owner: L.M. COMMUNICATIONS, INC.)

TV broadcast stations around Salvisa:

  • WDKY-TV (Channel 56; DANVILLE, KY; Owner: WDKY LICENSEE, LLC)
  • WAVE (Channel 3; LOUISVILLE, KY; Owner: LIBCO, INC.)
  • WKYT-TV (Channel 27; LEXINGTON, KY; Owner: WKYT LICENSEE CORP.)
  • WTVQ-TV (Channel 36; LEXINGTON, KY; Owner: MEDIA GENERAL COMMUNICATIONS, INC.)
  • WKLE (Channel 46; LEXINGTON, KY; Owner: KENTUCKY AUTHORITY FOR EDUCATIONAL TV)
  • WBKI-TV (Channel 34; CAMPBELLSVILLE, KY; Owner: LOUISVILLE COMMUNICATIONS, LLC)
  • WLEX-TV (Channel 18; LEXINGTON, KY; Owner: WLEX COMMUNICATIONS, L.L.C.)

Salvisa fatal accident list:

Jan 23, 2004 09:28 PM, Old Louisville Road, Vehicles: 1, Persons: 1, Fatalities: 1
  • National Bridge Inventory (NBI) Statistics
  • 19Number of bridges
  • 197ft / 60.4mTotal length
  • $233,000Total costs
  • 31,182Total average daily traffic
  • 7,657Total average daily truck traffic
New bridges in Salvisa, KY - historical statistics
  • New bridges - historical statistics
  • 11930-1939
  • 11950-1959
  • 61960-1969
  • 21970-1979
  • 21980-1989
  • 41990-1999
  • 22000-2009
  • 12010-2019
See full National Bridge Inventory statistics for Salvisa, KY

FCC Registered Antenna Towers:

24 (See the full list of FCC Registered Antenna Towers in Salvisa)

FCC Registered Microwave Towers:

1
  • H127, 4161 Louisville Road (Lat: 37.893222 Lon: -84.855333), Type: Tank, Structure height: 36.6 m, Call Sign: WRNB652, Licensee ID: L01882024,
    Assigned Frequencies: 10755.0 MHz, 11245.0 MHz, 10755.0 MHz, 11245.0 MHz, 10755.0 MHz, 11245.0 MHz, 10755.0 MHz, 11245.0 MHz, 10755.0 MHz, 11245.0 MHz... (+6 more), Grant Date: 07/09/2021, Expiration Date: 07/09/2031, Certifier: Kevin Elmore, Registrant: Virginia Everywhere, LLC, 908 Trailview Blvd Se, Suite 170, Leesburg, VA 20175, Phone: (703) 554-6600, Email:


FCC Registered Amateur Radio Licenses:

17 (See the full list of FCC Registered Amateur Radio Licenses in Salvisa)

FAA Registered Aircraft:

1
  • Aircraft: CESSNA 182A (Category: Land, Seats: 4, Weight: Up to 12,499 Pounds, Speed: 119 mph), Engine: Reciprocating
    N-Number: 5902B, N5902B, N-5902B, Serial Number: 33902, Certificate Issue Date: 11/21/2013
    Registrant (Individual): Murl M Jr Pitchford, 832 Kirkwood Rd, Salvisa, KY 40372

2002 - 2018 National Fire Incident Reporting System (NFIRS) incidents

    Fire incident distribution by year Based on the data from the years 2002 - 2018 the average number of fires per year is 15. The highest number of fires - 31 took place in 2010, and the least - 6 in 2013. The data has a dropping trend.
    Fire incident types in Salvisa, KY When looking into fire subcategories, the most reports belonged to: Outside Fires (43.1%), and Structure Fires (34.9%).

    • Fire incident types reported to NFIRS in Salvisa, KY
    • 11043.1%Outside Fires
    • 8934.9%Structure Fires
    • 3413.3%Mobile Property/Vehicle Fires
    • 228.6%Other
See full National Fire Incident Reporting System statistics for Salvisa, KY
Houses and condos Apartments
Most commonly used house heating fuel in houses and condos in Salvisa, KY
  • 71.4%Electricity
  • 28.6%No fuel used
Most commonly used house heating fuel in apartments in Salvisa, KY
  • 100.0%Bottled, tank, or LP gas


Salvisa compared to Kentucky state average:

  • Median house value below state average.
  • Unemployed percentage significantly below state average.
  • Black race population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Hispanic race population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Foreign-born population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Length of stay since moving in significantly above state average.
  • Number of college students significantly below state average.
There are 2 pilots and 2 other airmen in this city.
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Total of 1 patent application in 2008-2024.