Georgetown, KY
| U.S. News Ratings | |
| Population: | 22,865 |
| Crime: | Low |
| Cost of Living: | Average |
| Health Care: | Limited |
| Housing Price: | High |
| Income: | Average |
Geography
Georgetown sits just north of Lexington.
Cultural Attractions
The Festival of the Horse is an annual celebration of the city's equine heritage.
Recreation
The nearby Elkhorn Creek offers opportunities for canoeing and fishing. The Scott County Native Plants Arboretum is on the campus of Georgetown College.
Historical
Equine artist Edward Troye and several Kentucky governors are among the notables buried at Georgetown Cemetery, the city's main burial ground since the 1850s.
Economy
The arrival of Toyota Motors Manufacturing has helped Georgetown's economy.
| Population [details] | 22,865 |
| Percentage of population under 50 | 75.9% |
| Children per square mile [details] | 347.67 |
| Percentage of population who are college educated | 21.80% |
| High/low January temperature [details] | 41.17 °F/22.5 °F |
| High/low July temperature [details] | 87.14 °F/65.29 °F |
| Annual precipitation [details] | 44.92 in. |
| Total crime risk [details] | 80 |
| Cost of living [details] | 95.1 |
| State sales tax | 6.00% |
| Closest city of 500,000+ (and distance) | Indianapolis (135.34 miles) |
| Closest airport (and distance) | BLUE GRASS (13.00 miles) |
| Recreational activities [details] | Fishing, Golf, Health and fitness, Skiing/Snowshoeing |
| Cultural activities | Movie theaters, Museums, Religious activities, Wineries |
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