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Danville, KY

Founded 1785Boyle CountyElev. 300 m
Population
17,235
Median home
$202,200
Disaster risk
Very Low
Public schools
11
Sex offenders
4

Overview

About Danville

Danville is home to roughly 17,235 residents. Danville was founded in 1785 and sits in Boyle County. The median age is 36 and the median household income is $53,370. Homes carry a median value of $202,200, and about 58% of residents own where they live. White residents make up the largest share of the population (77.3%). Around 27% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and the typical commute runs about 19 minutes.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (5-year).

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Who lives here

Demographics

Population
17,235
Median age
36
Median household income
$53,370
Per-capita income
$29,082
Poverty rate
15.1%
High-school grad or higher
92%
Bachelor's degree or higher
26.5%
Unemployment
6.9%
Avg. commute
18.7 min
Work from home
8.4%
Residents by race & ethnicity
White77.3%
Hispanic or Latino6.4%
Black10.7%
Asian0.8%
Workforce by occupation
Management, business, science & arts37.4%
Production, transportation & material moving22.4%
Sales & office19.7%
Service15.6%
Natural resources, construction & maintenance4.9%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (5-year).

Housing

Property report

Median home value
$202,200
Median gross rent
$767/mo
Owner-occupied
57.5%
Median year built
1976
Households
6,684
Avg. household size
2.28

Area-level figures. Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS (5-year). Parcel-level records coming next.

Education

Schools

Schools: Average

Danville has 11 public schools — 3 elementary, 2 middle, 4 high.

Student proficiency · grade 8, 2 schools
Reading67%
Math47%

% of students at or above proficient on state assessments.

Anchor AcademyHighGrades 6–12
Boyle County Day TreatmentHighGrades 6–12
Boyle County High SchoolHighGrades 9–12
Danville High SchoolHighGrades 9–12
Boyle County Middle SchoolMiddleGrades 6–8
John W. Bate Middle SchoolMiddleGrades 6–8
Edna L. Toliver Intermediate SchoolElementaryGrades 2–5
Mary G. Hogsett Primary SchoolElementaryGrades -1–1
Woodlawn Elementary SchoolElementaryGrades -1–5
Kentucky School for the DeafOtherGrades -1–12
Sunrise AcademyOther

Public schools + grade-8 proficiency. Source: U.S. Dept. of Education (NCES directory + EDFacts assessments), via Urban Institute.

Safety

Crime

violent crime55% below national
Danville173
Kentucky232
United States386
↑ 8% higher than 2019
2019–2023
property crime20% below national
Danville1,555
Kentucky1,579
United States1,952
↓ 6% lower than 2019
2019–2023

Rate per 100,000 residents/year, Danville Police Department, 2023. Source: FBI UCR/NIBRS (Crime Data Explorer).

Environment

Environmental hazards

Toxic-release sites and regulated facilities in and around Danville.

Data source being added: U.S. EPA — Toxics Release Inventory (public). We show real, sourced figures only — never estimates.

Risk

Natural disaster risk

Very Low
Top hazards · Boyle County
Ice stormRelatively Moderate
Strong windRelatively Moderate
TornadoRelatively Moderate
Winter weatherRelatively Moderate
Cold waveRelatively Low
EarthquakeRelatively Low

County-level natural-hazard risk. Source: FEMA National Risk Index.

Context

Neighborhood info

Danville is in Boyle County — see county-wide risk, demographics, and registry.

Danville was founded in 1785 and sits in Boyle County. Elevation ~300 m.

Map of Danville
Danville, KY
Where Danville is
Louisville/Jefferson CountyLexington-FayetteBowling GreenOwensboroCovingtonGeorgetownDanville
Historic places

50 on the National Register of Historic Places, incl. 2 National Historic Landmarks.

Jacobs Hall, Kentucky School for the DeafMcDowell, Dr. Ephraim, HouseConfederate Monument in DanvilleHarlan, Elijah, HouseKnox, Abner, FarmMock, Randolf, FarmSpring Hill (Thomas Lillard House)Roselawn
Notable people from Danville
Scott PruittJames G. BirneyJohn Michael MontgomeryHugh L. ScottJim MarshallJohn NorvellLewis W. GreenTodd DuncanMonroe EdwardsJacqueline Coleman
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Nearby cities
Harrodsburg (10 mi)Nicholasville (21 mi)Richmond (27 mi)Berea (27 mi)Lawrenceburg (28 mi)Versailles (28 mi)

Registered sex offenders in Danville, KY (4)

Public sex-offender registry records for Danville, Kentucky.

Joshua Taylor, 42
Danville · Boyle County · 40422
AKA Sobe Taylor
Kevin Lee Hall, 63
Danville · Boyle County · 40422
AKA Kevin Lee Hall, Kevin Hall
James Kevine White, 62
Danville · Boyle County · 40422
AKA James K White, James Young
David Misael Rodriguez, 42
Danville · Boyle County · 40422

Source: Dru Sjodin National Sex Offender Public Website (NSOPW) and state registries. Public record. This information is provided for public awareness. Using it to harass, threaten, or discriminate against any registrant, or for any purpose prohibited by law, is illegal. Verify against the official registry record before relying on it.

Common questions

Danville — frequently asked

What is the population of Danville, Kentucky?
Danville has a population of about 17,235, according to the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (5-year).
What is the average home value in Danville?
The median home value in Danville is $202,200, and the median gross rent is $767/month (U.S. Census ACS).
Is Danville safe? What is the crime rate?
Danville Police Department reported a violent-crime rate of about 173 per 100,000 residents in 2023 — lower than the U.S. rate of 386. Source: FBI UCR/NIBRS.
What natural-disaster risks does Danville face?
FEMA's National Risk Index rates Boyle County as "Very Low" overall, with top hazards including ice storm, strong wind, tornado.
How many schools are in Danville?
Danville has 11 public schools (3 elementary, 2 middle, 4 high). Source: U.S. Dept. of Education, NCES.
How many registered sex offenders are in Danville?
Public registry data lists 4 registered sex offenders in or near Danville. This is neighborhood-safety information from the public state registry.
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