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Danville, Kentucky

What It Is Like to Retire in Danville

Danville is a town of about 16,000 people in central Kentucky, about 30 minutes from Lexington. Some people are considering it for retirement because it is of manageable size, low cost, and convenient to Lexington. The architecture is very pretty according to some reports and the people are friendly to outsiders. There is a small downtown and a good library. The National Trust for Historic Preservation gave Danville the Great American Main Street Award for its charming downtown. Photo of Closeup of a statue in the Governor's Circle at Constitution Square State Historic Site in Danville, Kentucky courtesy of Wikipedia and Acdixon (public domain); Photo of Dr. Ephraim McDowell House courtesy of Wikipedia and William Gus Johnson (public domain).

Where to Retire in Danville and Home Prices

You can live downtown or in the countryside. The median home value was $150,552 in early 2020, according to Zillow, and far below the national average.

What Is Special about Danville

Danville is attractive, low cost,and of a manageable size. There is a good library. It is in horse country. The people who live here seem to really love its version of "Small town USA".

What Is Not Special about Danville

Winters are cold.

Who Will Like Retirement in Danville

People who are looking for a small town in horse country might like it here.

Local Economy Is Driven by

Education and health care drive the economy.

Climate and Physical Environment

Danville is located in the center of the state. The average January temperature is in the low 30's and the average July temperature is in the mid 70's.

Restaurants & Cultural Scene

The Great American Brass Band Festival draws bands from all over. Norton Center for the Arts, on the campus of Centre College, attracts big-name performing groups. There are some restaurants in town and some in nearby places like Harrodsburg. Great American Brass Band Festival is one of 2 annual festivals.