- Type
- Urban county
- County
- Fayette County
- Population
- 320,154 (2023 est.)
- State page
- Kentucky
Recorded weather events near Lexington-Fayette
NOAA's National Weather Service logs storm events by location. Its Storm Events database lists 41 events within 3 miles of Lexington-Fayette since 2015: 25 thunderstorm wind, 13 flash flood, 2 lightning and 1 flood.
| Event | Date | Recorded impact |
|---|---|---|
| Lightning | Oct 4, 2018 | 1 injury |
| Flood | Jul 15, 2019 | $60,000 property damage |
| Flash Flood | May 18, 2020 | $10,000 property damage |
| Flash Flood | Jul 13, 2015 | $5,000 property damage |
Equipment fit: storms that cut power or close a kitchen are when a mobile kitchen, dishwashing trailer or refrigerated trailer keeps food service running. This is context, not a record of our work.
Fayette County disaster declarations
Lexington-Fayette is in Fayette County. FEMA designated Fayette County for assistance in these major disasters since 2015. This is county-level context.
- Severe Storms, Straight-Line Winds, Tornadoes, Landslides, and Mudslides (DR-4782), declared May 22, 2024. FEMA record
- Severe Storms, Straight-Line Winds, Tornadoes, Flooding, Landslides, and Mudslides (DR-4702), declared April 10, 2023. FEMA record
- Severe, Storms, Flooding, Landslides, and Mudslides (DR-4595), declared April 23, 2021. FEMA record
Hospitals and care facilities in Lexington-Fayette
Hospitals and nursing homes run kitchens every day. When one goes offline, a mobile kitchen trailer can carry meal service while repairs are made. These are the facilities the federal CMS directories list in Lexington-Fayette.
Hospitals
- Saint Joseph Hospital: acute care hospital, with emergency services.
- University of Kentucky Hospital: acute care hospital, with emergency services.
- Lexington Va Medical Center: acute care hospital, with emergency services.
- Baptist Health Lexington: acute care hospital, with emergency services.
- Saint Joseph East: acute care hospital, with emergency services.
- Eastern State Hospital: psychiatric hospital.
- the Ridge Behavioral Health System: psychiatric hospital.
Nursing homes (1,303 certified beds in total)
- Mayfair Manor: 98 certified beds
- Homestead Post Acute: 136 certified beds
- Lexington Country Place: 111 certified beds
- Hartland Park Health & Rehabilitation: 150 certified beds
- Pine Meadows Post Acute: 120 certified beds
- Sayre Christian Village Nursing Home: 164 certified beds
- Cambridge Nursing & Rehabilitation Center: 108 certified beds
- Bluegrass Care & Rehabilitation Center: 124 certified beds
- Lexington Premier Nursing & Rehab: 120 certified beds
- the Willows at Hamburg: 64 certified beds
- the Willows at Citation: 54 certified beds
- the Willows at Fritz Farm: 54 certified beds
Listing a facility here is not a claim that it is our customer. Source: CMS Hospital General Information and CMS Nursing Home Provider Information.
Colleges and universities in Lexington-Fayette
Campus dining halls close for renovations and storms like any other kitchen. These degree-granting institutions are listed for Lexington-Fayette in the federal college directory.
- Bluegrass Community and Technical College: public.
- University of Kentucky: public.
- Lexington Theological Seminary: private nonprofit.
- Transylvania University: private nonprofit.
Trailers for Lexington-Fayette
Most requests start with a mobile kitchen. Add a dishwashing trailer and a refrigerated trailer so cooking, cleaning and cold storage run from one site.
- Mobile Kitchen Trailers: 24 ft to 40 ft, from $1,250–$2,400 per day.
- Commercial Dishwashing Trailers: 22 ft to 38 ft, from $750–$1,200 per day.
- Refrigerated Trailers: 12 ft to 40 ft, from $350–$650 per day.
| Rental | Daily | Weekly | Monthly |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mobile Kitchen Trailers | $1,250–$2,400 | $4,500–$8,500 | $12,500–$22,000 |
| Commercial Dishwashing Trailers | $750–$1,200 | $2,800–$4,200 | $7,500–$11,500 |
| Refrigerated Trailers | $350–$650 | $1,400–$2,200 | $3,800–$5,900 |
Each range covers every unit in its category. Delivery to Lexington-Fayette is quoted per job. Delivery, collection, setup and minimum terms are confirmed in your quote. Rates come from our equipment directory.
Towns near Lexington-Fayette
The 8 closest Kentucky municipalities to Lexington-Fayette, by straight-line distance between Census coordinates. Driving distance is longer. Towns with a detail page are linked.
| Town | Type | Population | From Lexington-Fayette |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nicholasville | city | 32,425 | 12 mi SW |
| Keene | city | 104 | 12 mi SW |
| Midway | city | 1,755 | 14 mi NW |
| Versailles | city | 10,491 | 15 mi W |
| Winchester | city | 19,254 | 15 mi E |
| Paris | city | 10,089 | 15 mi NE |
| Georgetown | city | 39,462 | 16 mi N |
| Wilmore | city | 6,104 | 16 mi SW |
All Kentucky municipalities and the Fayette County disaster record above.
Lexington-Fayette rental questions
Where do the facts on this Lexington-Fayette page come from?
Each fact comes from a public federal dataset listed under Sources at the bottom of the page. We only publish a page for a municipality when a dataset names it. We do not claim any Lexington-Fayette institution is our customer.
How much does a rental in Lexington-Fayette cost?
Mobile kitchens run $1,250–$2,400 per day, dishwashing trailers $750–$1,200 and refrigerated trailers $350–$650. These are listed ranges for each category. Your quote sets the price for your unit, dates and site.
Can you deliver to Lexington-Fayette?
We have not published verified dispatch locations yet, so delivery is quoted per job. Send your address and dates and we confirm availability.
Trailer specifications
| Unit | Length | Key equipment | Power | Daily range |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mobile Kitchen Trailers | ||||
| 24 ft Mobile Kitchen Trailer | 24 ft | 36" Griddle/Oven Comb., Single Stack Convection Oven, Deep Fryer w/ 2 Baskets | 200A–400A, 208V–240V, 1-Phase or 3-Phase power, or a 100 kW generator | $1,250–$2,400 |
| 26 ft Bulk Mobile Kitchen | 26 ft | Expanded bulk prep space, 36" Griddle/Oven Comb., Convection Ovens | 200A–400A, 208V–240V, 1-Phase or 3-Phase power, or a 100 kW generator | $1,250–$2,400 |
| 28 ft Mobile Kitchen Trailer | 28 ft | 36" Griddle/Oven, Convection Oven, Deep Fryer | 200A–400A, 208V–240V, 1-Phase or 3-Phase power, or a 100 kW generator | $1,250–$2,400 |
| 38 ft Mobile Kitchen Trailer | 38 ft | Multi-station line cooking, Double-stack convection ovens, Multiple fryers | 200A–400A, 208V–240V, 1-Phase or 3-Phase power, or a 100 kW generator | $1,250–$2,400 |
| 40 ft Mobile Kitchen Trailer | 40 ft | 36" Griddle/Oven, Convection Oven, Deep Fryer | 200A–400A, 208V–240V, 1-Phase or 3-Phase power, or a 100 kW generator | $1,250–$2,400 |
| 40 ft Combination Mobile Kitchen | 40 ft | Combined hot line cooking + dishwashing/prep space, Reach-in cooling, Stainless prep stations | 200A–400A, 208V–240V, 1-Phase or 3-Phase power, or a 100 kW generator | $1,250–$2,400 |
| 40 ft Bulk Combination Kitchen | 40 ft | Included prep trailer, 3-Comp Sink, Hand Sink | 200A–400A, 208V–240V, 1-Phase or 3-Phase power, or a 100 kW generator | $1,250–$2,400 |
| Commercial Dishwashing Trailers | ||||
| 22 ft Dishwashing Trailer | 22 ft | Push-Through Low-Temp Dishwasher (220V Single Phase), Soil Tray, 3-Compartment Sink | 220V–480V, Single-Phase or 3-Phase, 100A–200A | $750–$1,200 |
| 24 ft Dishwashing Trailer | 24 ft | Low-Temp or High-Temp dishmachine options, Integrated clean & dirty tables, 3-comp sink | 220V–480V, Single-Phase or 3-Phase, 100A–200A | $750–$1,200 |
| 26 ft Dishwashing Trailer | 26 ft | High-capacity pass-through dishmachine, Soil sorting table, 3-comp sink | 220V–480V, Single-Phase or 3-Phase, 100A–200A | $750–$1,200 |
| 38 ft Conveyor Dishwashing Trailer | 38 ft | High-Temp Conveyor Dish Machine (220V Single/3-Phase), Soil Tray, 3-Comp Sink | 220V–480V, Single-Phase or 3-Phase, 100A–200A | $750–$1,200 |
| Refrigerated Trailers | ||||
| 12 ft Refrigeration Trailer | 12 ft | Low-temp / high-temp adjustable refrigeration unit, Digital thermostat, Interior LED lighting | 115V / 20A (12 ft units) or 208V/230V/460V 3-Phase (20 ft and 40 ft units) | $350–$650 |
| 20 ft Refrigeration Trailer | 20 ft | High-capacity electric refrigeration system, Heavy-duty insulated walls, Interior strip curtains | 115V / 20A (12 ft units) or 208V/230V/460V 3-Phase (20 ft and 40 ft units) | $350–$650 |
| 40 ft Refrigerated Container | 40 ft | Ground-level access reefer container, Multi-temp controller, T-grid aluminum flooring | 115V / 20A (12 ft units) or 208V/230V/460V 3-Phase (20 ft and 40 ft units) | $350–$650 |
Specs and rate ranges come from our equipment directory. Each range covers every unit in its category and is not an exact price. Availability by location, delivery, collection, setup and minimum terms are confirmed in your quote.
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Sources for this page
- OpenFEMA Disaster Declarations Summaries v2
- CMS Hospital General Information
- CMS Nursing Home Provider Information
- NCES IPEDS Institutional Directory 2022 (Urban Institute Education Data Portal)
- NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information, Storm Events Database
- U.S. Census Bureau 2020 place-by-county relationship file
Data pulled November 4, 2026. Population: U.S. Census Bureau Vintage 2023 estimates.