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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
88
Female Safety
84
LGBTQ+ Safety
70
Traffic Safety
82
Food Safety
95
Monthly Cost
$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
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Frequently Asked Questions
Data sources
Source-backed data
NASA POWER - Climate normals and monthly weather measurements rendered as city weather metrics. Updated 2026-03-23.
World Air Quality Index - Latest available city-level air quality station measurement. Updated 2025-12-05.
Ookla Open Data - Internet speed aggregates for 2024Q3 from 5 tests. Updated 2025-12-05.
OpenStreetMap - Nearby amenities counted from OpenStreetMap-derived city extracts. Updated 2025-12-08.
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 68/100.
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