At a Glance
Median Income
$80,473
$37,711 per capita
Home Value
$208,000
Zillow: $343,560
Median Rent
$886/mo
19.6% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
24.4%
96.9% high school+
Unemployment
0.4%
1.6% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
40.4%
14.2% smoking rate
How Lanesville Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Lanesville's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Lanesville a Good Place to Live?
A
4.2 / 5.0 - Great
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Lanesville residents earn a median household income of $80,473 , which is 7% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $37,711. The unemployment rate stands at 0.4% (89% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 1.6% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 2,062 business establishments, including 172 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Lanesville is $208,000 , 26% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $343,560. Median rent is $886/month, with 19.6% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 93.3 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1971.
Education
24.4% of adults in Lanesville hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(28% below the national average).
96.9% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.2/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Lanesville has an average annual temperature of 59°F (15°C).
Winters average 36°F in January while summers reach 80°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 47.7 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.
Data Overview
People
Population871
Median Age39.6 yrs
Density927/mi²
Male / Female51% / 49%
Foreign Born1.3%
Veterans4.7%
Economy
A+
Median Income$80,473
Per Capita$37,711
Unemployment0.4%
Poverty1.6%
County GDP$4,257M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,067
Housing
A+
Home Value$208,000
Rent$886
Ownership71.5%
Zillow$343,560
Housing Units439
Rent Burden19.6%
Health
Obesity40.4%
Diabetes9.3%
Smoking14.2%
Heart Disease5.1%
Premature Death9,964/100K
Climate
Avg Temp59°F
Rain47.7 in/yr
AQI43 (Good)
Elevation711 ft
Education
C+
Bachelor's+24.4%
High School+96.9%
Graduate+7.0%
School Score6.2/10
Community
2024 VoteR 57% / D 41%
Commute27 min
Broadband80.8%
Internet Speed192 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries4
Did You Know?
Lanesville was founded in 1817.
The median home in Lanesville was built in 1971.
15.3% work from home.
The nearest airport is Louisville Muhammad Ali International (14 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.435 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
14.0% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 192 Mbps.
There are 172 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 11 fatal vehicle crashes.