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Nelson County
City in Kentucky, United States
Overview
Nelson County, set in the foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains, is a rural gem in central Virginia known for its scenic landscapes, small towns, and a burgeoning craft beverage scene. With a sparse population, it offers tranquility, friendly locals, and outdoor recreation throughout the year.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
United States
State
Kentucky
Population
3,015
Time Zone
America/New_York
Coordinates
37.81°, -85.47°
Key Metrics
Safety Score
72
Female Safety
68
LGBTQ+ Safety
45
Traffic Safety
75
Food Safety
89
Monthly Cost
$1,800
Local Cost
$1,230
Local Income
$2,900
Cashless
55
English
100
Temperature
13.2°C
Summer Avg
24.2°C
Winter Avg
1.3°C
Record High
40.1°C
Record Low
-22.8°C
Humidity
79%
Precipitation
1304 mm
City Vibrancy
5
Coworking
0
Cafes
0
Nightlife
2
Parks
3
Transport
10
Walk Score
10
Footways
20.0
Airport
BRY
Distance
3 km
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Data sources
Source-backed data
NASA POWER - Climate normals and monthly weather measurements rendered as city weather metrics. Updated 2026-03-22.
World Air Quality Index - Latest available city-level air quality station measurement. Updated 2025-12-05.
OpenStreetMap - Nearby amenities counted from OpenStreetMap-derived city extracts. Updated 2025-12-07.
OpenStreetMap transport extract - Walkability, footway density, and airport access metrics derived from mapped transport features. Updated 2025-12-06.
Oyster List city price model - City price estimates calibrated from local price surveys and jurisdiction-level cost signals. Updated 2026-01-14.
Estimated data
Oyster List AI-assisted estimates - Safety, lifestyle, income, and practical scores are model-assisted estimates derived from source-backed country and city signals. Confidence 67/100.
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