Salvisa, Kentucky
Census-designated place in Kentucky, United States
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Salvisa is a census-designated place in Mercer County, Kentucky, United States. As of the 2020 census, Salvisa had a population of 410.[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 | |
|---|---|
  Salvisa | |
| Coordinates: 37°55′16″N 84°51′42″W | |
| Country | United States |
| State | Kentucky |
| County | Mercer |
| Area | |
• Total | 1.85 sq mi (4.78 km2) |
| • Land | 1.84 sq mi (4.77 km2) |
| • Water | 0.0077 sq mi (0.02 km2) |
| Elevation | 801 ft (244 m) |
| Population (2020) | |
• Total | 410 |
| • Density | 222.8/sq mi (86.03/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP code | 40372 |
| Area code | 859 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2629677[2] |
Salvisa was laid out in 1816.[7]
Demographics
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]
