Salvisa, Kentucky

Salvisa is a census-designated place in Mercer County, Kentucky, United States. Its population was 420 as of the 2010 census.[3] Salvisa is located at the junction of U.S. Route 127 and Kentucky Route 1987, 10.7 miles (17.2 km) north of Harrodsburg.[4] Salvisa has a post office with ZIP code 40372, which opened on April 4, 1825.[5][6]

Salvisa
Census-designated place
Salvisa is located in Kentucky
Salvisa
Salvisa
Coordinates: 37°55′16″N 84°51′42″W
CountryUnited States
StateKentucky
CountyMercer
Area
[1]
 • Total1.85 sq mi (4.78 km2)
 • Land1.84 sq mi (4.77 km2)
 • Water0.01 sq mi (0.02 km2)
Elevation
[2]
801 ft (244 m)
Population
 (2020)
 • Total410
 • Density222.83/sq mi (86.03/km2)
Time zoneUTC-5 (Eastern (EST))
 • Summer (DST)UTC-4 (EDT)
ZIP code
40372
Area code859
GNIS feature ID2629677[2]

Salvisa was laid out in 1816.[7]

Demographics
Historical population
CensusPop.Note%±
2020410—
U.S. Decennial Census[8]

Climate

The climate in this area is characterized by hot, humid summers and generally mild to cool winters. According to the Köppen Climate Classification system, Salvisa has a humid subtropical climate, abbreviated "Cfa" on climate maps.[9]

References
  1. "2020 U.S. Gazetteer Files". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved March 18, 2022.
  2. U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Salvisa, Kentucky
  3. "U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved May 14, 2011.
  4. State Primary Road System: Mercer County (PDF) (Map). Kentucky Transportation Cabinet. 2011. Retrieved June 12, 2012.
  5. "Postmaster Finder - Post Offices by ZIP Code". United States Postal Service. Retrieved June 12, 2012.
  6. United States Postal Service (2012). "USPS - Look Up a ZIP Code". Retrieved February 15, 2012.
  7. Collins, Lewis (1877). History of Kentucky. p. 603.
  8. "Census of Population and Housing". Census.gov. Retrieved June 4, 2016.
  9. Climate Summary for Salvisa, Kentucky


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