Cities / Nicholasville
Is Nicholasville, KY safe?
It depends on the neighborhood. Of the 9 Nicholasville neighborhoods we score (average 80/100), 9 are comfortable to walk around with normal awareness. Green means comfortable on foot; red means we would not walk it casually.
Safest neighborhoods in Nicholasville
- 1Keene· NicholasvilleKeene is an unincorporated rural community nestled northwest of Nicholasville, characterized by rolling farmland, historic estates, and proximity to…86Go
- 2Union Mills· NicholasvilleUnion Mills is a scenic, sprawling community characterized by rolling Bluegrass farmland, newer residential subdivisions, and historic country roads…84Go
- 3Pink· NicholasvillePink is an unincorporated, rural locality northeast of central Nicholasville surrounded by open pastures, rolling farmland, and scattered residential…84Go
- 4Vineyard· NicholasvilleVineyard is a quiet residential subdivision in Nicholasville, Kentucky, characterized by established single-family homes, cul-de-sacs, and well-kept…83Go
- 5Hanly· NicholasvilleSituated just southeast of Nicholasville, Hanly is defined by rolling Bluegrass pastures, equestrian properties, and low-density detached homes. It…83Go
All Nicholasville neighborhoods by safety score
Go — 7 areas
Comfortable to walk around, day or evening.
- Keene· NicholasvilleKeene is an unincorporated rural community nestled northwest of Nicholasville, characterized by rolling farmland, historic estates, and proximity to…86Go
- Union Mills· NicholasvilleUnion Mills is a scenic, sprawling community characterized by rolling Bluegrass farmland, newer residential subdivisions, and historic country roads…84Go
- Pink· NicholasvillePink is an unincorporated, rural locality northeast of central Nicholasville surrounded by open pastures, rolling farmland, and scattered residential…84Go
- Vineyard· NicholasvilleVineyard is a quiet residential subdivision in Nicholasville, Kentucky, characterized by established single-family homes, cul-de-sacs, and well-kept…83Go
- Hanly· NicholasvilleSituated just southeast of Nicholasville, Hanly is defined by rolling Bluegrass pastures, equestrian properties, and low-density detached homes. It…83Go
- Logana· NicholasvilleLogana is an unincorporated rural hamlet located just northeast of Nicholasville in Jessamine County, surrounded by horse farms, open pastures, and…81Go
- Catnip· NicholasvilleCatnip is a growing suburban corridor situated between central Nicholasville and southern Lexington along the US-27 artery. It features a mix of…80Go
Go, stay aware — 2 areas
Fine with normal city awareness.
- Downtown Nicholasville· NicholasvilleDowntown Nicholasville centers around the historic Jessamine County Courthouse along Main Street, featuring locally owned boutiques, bakeries, and…73Go, stay aware
- Nealton· NicholasvilleNealton is an established, modest residential community located just north of downtown Nicholasville along the US-27 Business and railway corridors…70Go, stay aware
Nicholasville safety questions
What is the safest neighborhood in Nicholasville?
Keene scores highest at 86/100, followed by Union Mills (84) and Pink (84).
Is Nicholasville safe to walk at night?
In the 7 green-rated areas, generally yes with normal awareness. None of the areas we score are rated orange or red.
Which Nicholasville areas should visitors be careful in?
No area in our list falls below the yellow band.
How does VibeLoco score Nicholasville neighborhoods?
Each score blends recent reported crime and local news with Census data on income, poverty and housing, refreshed nightly. Walk and bike scores are shown separately.