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Jessamine County, KY Veterans Service Office (VSO): phone and address

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Chuck Howson - Region 14 Field Representative

Kentucky Department of Veterans Affairs

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Kentucky

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Area served: Estill County, Jessamine County, Madison County, Garrard County, Boyle County, Mercer County, Lincoln County.

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Getting help in Jessamine County

KDVA assigns a field representative to each county. The listed representatives do not all have a published office address. Contact your representative to arrange assistance and confirm any meeting location.

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Veterans in Jessamine County

The ACS estimates about 2,540, give or take 387 civilian veterans in Jessamine County.

By ACS estimates, Jessamine County has the 21st largest veteran population among Kentucky's 120 counties and equivalents.

Share of civilian veterans, ACS 2020-2024
MeasureJessamine CountyKentuckyUnited States
Share with a service-connected rating27 percent

below the Kentucky share; below the national share.

29 percent30 percent
Share rated 70 percent or higher11 percent; a small survey sample; treat as roughNot comparedNot compared

Veterans 75 and older in Jessamine County number about 801, give or take 158; their 32 percent share is above Kentucky's 24 percent.

Veterans under 35 account for 6 percent; a small survey sample; treat as rough in Jessamine County; the survey figures do not support a state comparison.

Women veterans account for 9 percent; a small survey sample; treat as rough in Jessamine County; the survey figures do not support a state comparison.

Income, work and education in Jessamine County

Census ACS 2020-2024 estimates and 90% margins of error
MeasureJessamine CountyKentuckyUnited States
Veteran median income, age 18 and over with income$46,170 ± $7,655$47,472 ± $716$54,224 ± $147
Nonveteran median income, age 18 and over with income$36,545 ± $2,022$35,170 ± $210$41,154 ± $99
Veterans below poverty level, age 18 and over9.6% ± 4.8 points; small survey sample; treat as roughNot comparedNot compared
Veterans with a disability, age 18 and over36.5% ± 7.3 points35.2% ± 0.8 points30.7% ± 0.1 points
Employed share of veterans, ages 18 to 6458.2% ± 8.2 points70.7% ± 1.2 points73.9% ± 0.2 points
Unemployed share of veterans in the labor force, ages 18 to 644.8% ± 6.5 points; small survey sample; treat as roughNot comparedNot compared
Veterans with high school or more, age 25 and over87.4% ± 5.9 points93.8% ± 0.3 points95.5% ± 0.1 points
Veterans with a bachelor’s degree or more, age 25 and over20.5% ± 4.7 points24.6% ± 0.6 points31.8% ± 0.2 points

Income is in 2024 dollars. These figures describe civilians. Poverty and disability shares use veterans whose poverty status is determined. Census disability measures daily functioning, not a VA service-connected rating. Tables and method.

VA projects slightly fewer veterans here by 2035; both years round to about 3,000. VetPop2023 projections are rounded to the nearest 1,000 as VA directs. Projection source and method.

VA disability compensation in Jessamine County

VA reports 799 veterans in Jessamine County receiving disability compensation in FY2025.

VA recipients by service-connected rating, FY2025
Rating groupRecipients
0 to 20 percent160
30 to 40 percent85
50 to 60 percent112
70 to 90 percent237
100 percent205

FY2019: 605 recipients. Change to FY2025: +194.

VA does not publish some small counts. Those show as “Not published.” VA county compensation data (opens in a new tab).

VA home loans in Jessamine County

In 2025, lenders reported 80 VA-backed home loans out of 1,545 home loans made in Jessamine County (5.2% VA), under the federal Home Mortgage Disclosure Act (HMDA).

Average VA loan amount reported: about $327,000.

The 2026 FHFA one-unit county loan limit here is $832,750. This limit matters for a VA loan only when part of your entitlement is still tied to another VA loan. VA explains remaining entitlement and loan limits (opens in a new tab).

HMDA 2025 and FHFA 2026 sources.

When they served

The largest reported service groups are Vietnam era only (about 666, give or take 161) and between the Vietnam and Gulf War eras (about 584, give or take 168).

For questions about Vietnam-era exposure rules, read the Agent Orange guide; eligibility depends on your service and condition.

VA money in Jessamine County

VA reported about $22.0 million in compensation and pension spending and about $31.2 million in medical care spending in Jessamine County for FY2025.

Nearest VA locations

Call to confirm hours before you go.

The second-nearest medical center to Jessamine County is Franklin R. Sousley Campus (opens in a new tab) in Lexington, KY, about 14 miles in a straight line from the county center.

The second-nearest Vet Center to Jessamine County is Lexington Mobile Vet Center (opens in a new tab) in Lexington, KY, about 14 miles in a straight line from the county center.

The state registry lists Louisville RO (station 327); county claims jurisdiction is unconfirmed.

Veterans cemeteries and State Veterans Homes

Nearest open VA national cemetery

Camp Nelson National Cemetery (opens in a new tab)
6980 Danville Road Nicholasville, KY 40356
859-885-5727

About 6 miles in a straight line from the county center. Burial space: open.

Nearest VA-funded state or tribal veterans cemetery

Kentucky Veterans Cemetery - North (opens in a new tab)
205 Eibeck Ln Williamstown, KY 41097
859-823-0720

About 50.8 miles in a straight line from the county center. Burial space: open.

State veterans cemeteries set their own eligibility rules.

National Cemetery Administration lists checked October 2, 2026. Cemetery coverage and distance method.

State Veterans Homes in Jessamine County

  • Thomson-Hood Veterans Center, Wilmore

VA-recognized State Veterans Homes listed in VA's FY2025 per diem list, September 2024. VA State Home list (opens in a new tab).

Cleanup and former military sites in Jessamine County

No sites from these two federal datasets were mapped to Jessamine County.

For VA’s service-location rules, see the presumptive conditions list. A location listing does not establish personal exposure or eligibility.

Veterans experiencing homelessness

On one night in January 2024, Kentucky Balance of State CoC counted 148 veterans experiencing homelessness (111 sheltered, 37 unsheltered).

KY-500 is the HUD Continuum of Care (CoC) selected by this county's geographic center (polygon centroid). This Balance of State area covers communities outside separate local CoCs.

The HUD workbook reports 144 veterans for the 2019 comparison.

This is a one-night count for the whole CoC area, not a county or annual total. CoC mapping method.

If you need housing help, call the National Call Center for Homeless Veterans at 877-424-3838. You can call any time, day or night.

Your nearest VA medical center by straight-line distance is Troy Bowling Campus (opens in a new tab), 859-233-4511. Ask for the homeless coordinator.

Housing prevention and rehousing help serving Jessamine County

VA's FY2026 Supportive Services for Veteran Families (SSVF) intake list names these providers. About VA SSVF (opens in a new tab).

VA homeless programs (opens in a new tab)

Cities and towns in Jessamine County

  • Nicholasville (city): about 32,197 residents
  • Wilmore (city): about 6,057 residents
  • Keene (city): about 346 residents (small survey sample; treat as rough)
  • High Bridge (unincorporated community): about 109 residents (small survey sample; treat as rough)

Census incorporated places and census-designated places, sorted by ACS 2020-2024 population. Figures are ACS estimates for the whole place, not only the part inside this county. Places are assigned by their 2024 Census internal point and may cross county boundaries. Sources and mapping method.

Free tools and help

For the Veterans Crisis Line, dial 988 then press 1. VA crisis support (opens in a new tab)

Kentucky benefits

Qualifying totally disabled Kentucky homeowners receive a $49,100 homestead assessment exemption for 2025 and 2026.

Kentucky waives tuition at qualifying state schools for eligible family members of veterans rated 100 percent service-connected.

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Sources and method

ACS 2020-2024; VA FY2025; geography/locations/benefits 2026; adjacency 2024. Distances: straight line from county center. Full method.

VA-accredited attorneys and claims agents near Jessamine County

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Abigail Jolly

Attorney · Richmond · KY · About 20 miles away

VA-accredited since 2026 · checked

VA accreditation number 61518

4.9 · 138 reviews · Firm rating

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Your state: Kentucky

Gregory Cox

Claims agent · Versailles · KY · About 15 miles away

VA-accredited since 2011 · checked

VA accreditation number 21972

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Jonathan Gay

Attorney · Lexington · KY · About 13 miles away

VA-accredited since 2017 · checked

VA accreditation number 42780

5.0 · 3 reviews · Firm rating

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Caleb Pittman

Attorney · Richmond · KY · About 20 miles away

VA-accredited since 2026 · checked

VA accreditation number 62185

4.2 · 91 reviews · Firm rating

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Joshua Berkley

Attorney · Shelbyville · KY · About 43 miles away

VA-accredited since 2024 · checked

VA accreditation number 57799

4.5 · 41 reviews · Firm rating

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