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Prospect

City in Kentucky, United States

Overview

Prospect, Kentucky, is a picturesque and affluent small city set along the banks of the Ohio River just northeast of Louisville. It's renowned for its tranquil neighborhoods, scenic nature, and strong sense of community, offering residents and visitors a peaceful getaway from the bustle of big cities.

Geographic Context

Jurisdiction
United States
State
Kentucky
Population
698
Time Zone
America/New_York
Coordinates
38.35°, -85.62°

Key Metrics

Safety Score · estimate
88
Female Safety
84
LGBTQ+ Safety
70
Traffic Safety
82
Food Safety
95
Monthly Cost · estimate
$2,595
Local Cost
$1,670
Local Income
$5,700
Cashless
82
English
100
Temperature
12.6°C
Summer Avg
23.8°C
Winter Avg
0.5°C
Record High
39.8°C
Record Low
-22.8°C
Humidity
79%
Precipitation
1271 mm
Internet Speed
98 Mbps
Upload
12 Mbps
Latency
28 ms
City Vibrancy
4
Coworking
0
Cafes
1
Nightlife
0
Parks
3
Transport
0
Walk Score
0
Footways
—
Airport
LOU
Distance
14 km

Data sources

Source-backed data

World Air Quality Index - Latest available city-level air quality station measurement. Record updated 2025-12-05.
Ookla Open Data - Internet speed aggregates for 2024Q3 from 5 tests. Record updated 2025-12-05.
OpenStreetMap - Nearby amenities counted from OpenStreetMap-derived city extracts. Record updated 2025-12-08.
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 2026-03-23.
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: 68/100; this is not a measured accuracy score. Model: derived+gpt-4.1. Record updated 2026-03-26.

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