Chaplin, Kentucky
Quick Statistics
Chaplin is a community in Nelson County, Kentucky, home to about 337 people spread across 1.4 square miles of land. The median personal income here is $41,958 a year, and a typical home is worth about $217,200. About 28.9% of adults hold a college degree, and 94.7% of residents under 65 have health insurance. The population has shrunk about 19 percent over the past decade.
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Among the Kentucky towns GeoStat tracks, Chaplin ranks number 404 of 552 in population, number 93 in median household income, number 142 in median home value. See how it stacks up on the trends page or compare it with another town.
Summers around Chaplin typically top out near 87°F in July, while January nights average about 26°F. The area sees roughly 12 inches of snow a year. Full normals are on the climate page.
| # | Town | Distance | Population |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | Bloomfield, KY | 5.3 mi. | 1,124 |
| 2. | Willisburg, KY | 8.3 mi. | 334 |
| 3. | Fairfield, KY | 9.3 mi. | 194 |
| 4. | Taylorsville, KY | 11.6 mi. | 1,496 |
| 5. | Bardstown, KY | 14.0 mi. | 13,804 |
| 6. | Mackville, KY | 14.1 mi. | 204 |
| 7. | Springfield, KY | 14.2 mi. | 2,899 |
| 8. | Lawrenceburg, KY | 19.6 mi. | 11,943 |
What is the population of Chaplin, Kentucky?
Chaplin has a population of about 337 people, according to the latest Census Bureau estimates.
What county is Chaplin, Kentucky in?
Chaplin is located in Nelson County, Kentucky.
What is the median home value in Chaplin, Kentucky?
The median home value in Chaplin is about $217,200, based on American Community Survey data.
What is the median income in Chaplin, Kentucky?
The median personal income in Chaplin is about $41,958 per year.
How many tornadoes have hit near Chaplin, Kentucky?
Since 1950, 11 tornadoes have been recorded in Nelson County. See the tornado page for maps and details of each one.
What is the weather like in Chaplin, Kentucky?
Typical July highs run about 87 degrees and January lows about 26 degrees, with around 12 inches of snow a year. Figures are 30-year NOAA climate normals.
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