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 | |
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Census-designated place | |
![]() ![]() Salvisa | |
Coordinates: 37°55′00″N 84°51′28″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 | 0.01 sq mi (0.02 km2) |
Elevation | 807 ft (246 m) |
Population (2020) | |
• Total | 410 |
• Density | 222.83/sq mi (86.03/km2) |
Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
• Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
ZIP code | 40372 |
Area code(s) | 859 |
GNIS feature ID | 502854[2] |
Salvisa was laid out in 1816.[7]
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2020 | 410 | — | |
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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]
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County seat: Harrodsburg | ||
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