Kentucky · Metropolitan Area
Jeffersontown is a small city in Kentucky with a population of 28,988. Residents earn $78,185 per year, which is 4% above the national average.
Based on current data, Jeffersontown receives an overall livability score of 3.6 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B+. Key strengths include low unemployment, low crime rates, a highly educated population, affordable housing. Jeffersontown offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.
The median household income in Jeffersontown is $78,185, roughly in line with the national average of $75,149. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 2.1%. Only 4.7% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 22 minutes.
The median home value in Jeffersontown is $236,800, 16% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $1,253 per month. At just 3x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.
Jeffersontown is a very safe community with a violent crime rate of 129 per 100,000 residents — well below the national average of 380. Property crime occurs at a rate of 2,348 per 100,000, near the national average.
Educational attainment is solid, with 38.9% holding a bachelor's degree or higher, near the national average. 95.3% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.5/10.
Jeffersontown enjoys a moderate climate with an average annual temperature of 58°F. Winters average 35°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 48.1 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.
| English Only | 90.1% |
| 15% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 9.9% |
| 26% below US avg |
| Median HH Income | $78,185 |
| 4% above US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $39,113 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $1,371 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $79,007 |
| Unemployment | 2.1% |
| 42% below US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 4.7% |
| 62% below US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 33,844 |
| County GDP | $78,803M |
| Restaurants | 1,860 |
| Healthcare | 2,672 |
| Retail | 2,571 |
| Manufacturing | 675 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $5,192 |
| 48% above US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 2.19% |
| Commute Time | 21.9 min |
| Work from Home | 12.7% |
| Census Median | $236,800 |
| 16% below US avg | |
| Median List Price | $310,000 |
| Median List Price | $310,000 |
| $/Sq Ft | $173 |
| Homes Sold | 32 |
| Sale-to-List Ratio | 97.6% |
| Price Drops | 16.3% |
| Inventory | 49 |
| Census Median Rent | $1,253 |
| 8% above US avg |
| Studio | $719 |
| 1 Bedroom | $794 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $984 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,277 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $1,442 |
| Owner-Occupied | 66.5% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $5,192 |
| 48% above US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 2.19% |
| Insurance Rate | 95.4% |
| Premature Death | 12,652/100K |
| Food Environment | 8.0/10 |
| Exercise Access | 91.3% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 2,672 |
| Total Violent | 129.0/100K |
| 66% below US avg | |
| Murder | 0.0/100K |
| 100% below US avg | |
| Rape | 18.4/100K |
| Robbery | 88.5/100K |
| Assault | 22.1/100K |
| Total Property | 2,348.5/100K |
| 20% above US avg | |
| Burglary | 475.6/100K |
| Theft | 1,743.8/100K |
| Vehicle Theft | 129.0/100K |
| Arson | 0.0/100K |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 123 |
| Safety Grade | F |
| Safety Score | 1.0 / 5.0 |
| Annual Average | 57.8°F |
| 7% above US avg | |
| January Average | 35°F (2°C) |
| July Average | 79°F (26°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 48.1 inches |
| 27% above US avg |
| AQI Median | 41.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 650 ft (198 m) |
| Area | 10.7 sq mi (27.6 km²) |
| Population Density | 2,719/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 38.2055°N, 85.5697°W |
| County FIPS | 21111 |
Winner: Democrat by 16.6 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 38.9% |
| 15% above US avg | |
| High School+ | 95.3% |
| School Test Score | 5.50 |
| RUCC Code 1 | Metro — 1 million+ |
| Population Density | 2,719/sq mi |
| Total Area | 10.7 sq mi |
| EV Charging Stations | 2 |
| Alt Fuel Stations | 2 |
| Public Libraries | 18 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 2,672 |
| Restaurants | 1,860 |
| Retail Stores | 2,571 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 123 |
| Avg Commute | 21.9 min |
| Work from Home | 12.7% |