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Salvisa
Salvisa, Kentucky is located in Kentucky
Salvisa, Kentucky
Salvisa, Kentucky
Location in Kentucky
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
801 ft (244 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 2629677

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

Salvisa was laid out in 1816.

Demographics

Historical population
Census Pop.
2020 410
U.S. Decennial Census

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.

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