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Jeffersontown, KY
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Jeffersontown, KY
At a Glance
How Jeffersontown Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Jeffersontown's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Is Jeffersontown a Good Place to Live?
Economy & Jobs
Jeffersontown residents earn a median household income of $78,185 , which is 4% above the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $39,113. The unemployment rate stands at 2.1% (42% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 4.7% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 33,844 business establishments, including 1,860 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Jeffersontown is $236,800 , 16% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $154,718. Median rent is $1,253/month, with 23.3% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 90.2 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1977.
Safety & Crime
Jeffersontown reports 111 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 71% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 2,127/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.
Education
38.9% of adults in Jeffersontown hold a bachelor's degree or higher (15% above the national average). 95.3% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.8/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Jeffersontown has an average annual temperature of 58°F (14°C). Winters average 35°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July. The area gets 293 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 48.1 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.