Berea
City in Kentucky, United States
Overview
Berea, Kentucky is a culturally rich small city known for its lively arts scene and welcoming atmosphere. Famous for Berea College and its artisan crafts, the city is surrounded by beautiful Appalachian scenery, making it ideal for art lovers and outdoor enthusiasts.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
United States
State
Kentucky
Population
18,545
Time Zone
America/New_York
Coordinates
37.57°, -84.30°
Key Metrics
Safety Score · estimate
77
Female Safety
78
LGBTQ+ Safety
52
Traffic Safety
82
Food Safety
92
Monthly Cost · estimate
$2,010
Local Cost
$1,220
Local Income
$2,700
Cashless
65
English
100
Temperature
13.1°C
Summer Avg
23.9°C
Winter Avg
1.7°C
Record High
40.4°C
Record Low
-19.3°C
Humidity
79%
Precipitation
1268 mm
Internet Speed
250 Mbps
Upload
225 Mbps
Latency
10 ms
City Vibrancy
9
Coworking
0
Cafes
5
Nightlife
0
Parks
4
Transport
64
Walk Score
64
Footways
128.0
Airport
—
Distance
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Data sources
Source-backed data
World Air Quality Index - Latest available city-level air quality station measurement. Record updated 2025-12-05.
OpenStreetMap - Nearby amenities counted from OpenStreetMap-derived city extracts. Record updated 2025-12-06.
OpenStreetMap transport extract - Walkability, footway density, and airport access metrics derived from mapped transport features. Record updated 2025-12-06.
Estimates and unverified origins
Oyster List climate data - Climate origins are unverified. Available methods include historical APIs and AI estimates; stored rows do not identify the original dataset, reference period, or model for each value. Treat these summaries as estimates until independently verified. Record updated 2026-03-22.
Oyster List city price estimates - Price origins are unverified. Available generation methods include AI estimates; stored records do not identify a survey, observation period, or model for each price. Record updated 2026-01-14.
Oyster List AI-assisted estimates - Safety, lifestyle, income, and practical scores include model-assisted estimates. Stored records do not identify supporting observations for each score. Model-reported confidence: 87/100; this is not a measured accuracy score. Model: derived+gpt-4.1. Record updated 2026-03-26.