Kentucky · Metropolitan Area
Louisa is a small town in Kentucky with a population of 2,645. Residents earn $41,250 per year, which is 45% below the national average.
Based on current data, Louisa receives an overall livability score of 2.9 out of 5.0, earning a grade of C+. Key strengths include low crime rates, affordable housing, high health insurance coverage. Areas to be aware of include below-average incomes. Louisa has some notable strengths but also faces challenges that prospective residents should consider.
The median household income in Louisa is $41,250, 45% below the national average of $75,149. Unemployment stands at 4.0%, indicating a healthy job market. 13.6% of residents live in poverty, near the national average of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 22 minutes.
The median home value in Louisa is $144,900, 49% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $444 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. A price-to-income ratio of 3.5x indicates a reasonably affordable housing market.
Louisa is a very safe community with a violent crime rate of 121 per 100,000 residents — well below the national average of 380. Property crime occurs at a rate of 885 per 100,000, 55% below the national average.
20.1% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 84.0% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.5/10.
Louisa enjoys a moderate climate with an average annual temperature of 57°F. Winters average 35°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 45.1 inches, including 19.8 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.
| English Only | 98.4% |
| 25% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 1.6% |
| 88% below US avg |
| Median HH Income | $41,250 |
| 45% below US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $26,580 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $860 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $53,332 |
| Unemployment | 4.0% |
| 11% above US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 13.6% |
| 10% above US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 353 |
| County GDP | $539M |
| Restaurants | 25 |
| Healthcare | 28 |
| Retail | 51 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $2,263 |
| 35% below US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 1.56% |
| Commute Time | 22.0 min |
| Work from Home | 4.3% |
| Census Median | $144,900 |
| 49% below US avg | |
| Zillow ZHVI | $148,898 |
| Census Median Rent | $444 |
| 62% below US avg |
| Studio | $719 |
| 1 Bedroom | $794 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $984 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,277 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $1,442 |
| Owner-Occupied | 61.5% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $2,263 |
| 35% below US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 1.56% |
| Insurance Rate | 94.8% |
| Premature Death | 14,424/100K |
| Food Environment | 6.2/10 |
| Exercise Access | 27.7% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 28 |
| Total Violent | 120.7/100K |
| 68% below US avg | |
| Murder | 0.0/100K |
| 100% below US avg | |
| Rape | 0.0/100K |
| Robbery | 0.0/100K |
| Assault | 120.7/100K |
| Total Property | 885.3/100K |
| 55% below US avg | |
| Burglary | 362.2/100K |
| Theft | 442.7/100K |
| Vehicle Theft | 80.5/100K |
| Arson | 0.0/100K |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 3 |
| Safety Grade | F |
| Safety Score | 1.0 / 5.0 |
| Annual Average | 56.5°F |
| 5% above US avg | |
| January Average | 35°F (2°C) |
| July Average | 76°F (25°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 45.1 inches |
| 19% above US avg | |
| Snowfall | 19.8 inches/yr |
| AQI Median | 41.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 827 ft (252 m) |
| Area | 2.2 sq mi (5.8 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,181/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 38.1116°N, 82.6152°W |
| County FIPS | 21127 |
Winner: Republican by 67.3 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 20.1% |
| 40% below US avg | |
| High School+ | 84.0% |
| School Test Score | 5.50 |
| RUCC Code 2 | Metro — 250K–1M |
| Population Density | 1,181/sq mi |
| Total Area | 2.2 sq mi |
| Public Libraries | 1 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 28 |
| Restaurants | 25 |
| Retail Stores | 51 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 3 |
| Avg Commute | 22.0 min |
| Work from Home | 4.3% |