Louisa, KY

Full City Profile · Kentucky · Lawrence County County

2.7 /5.0
C+ Fair
2,645 Population 1,181/sq mi density
$41,250 Median Income $26,580 per capita
$144,900 Home Value $150,574 Zillow
$444 Median Rent 30.0% income on rent
54°F Avg Temperature
156 Violent Crime/100K 936 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.7 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.5 / 5.0
$41,250 median income, 8.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.7 / 5.0
$144,900 home value, $444/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
156 violent crimes/100K
C+
Education
2.6 / 5.0
20.1% bachelor's degree or higher

Louisa, KY

At a Glance

Median Income
$41,250
45% below
$26,580 per capita
Home Value
$144,900
49% below
Zillow: $150,574
Median Rent
$444/mo
62% below
30.0% of income on rent
Violent Crime
156/100K
59% below
936/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
20.1%
40% below
84.0% high school+
Unemployment
8.0%
122% above
13.6% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
31.0%
3% below
Avg Temperature
54°F

How Louisa Compares to the U.S. Average

Each bar shows Louisa's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)

Income
55%
Home Value
51%
Rent
38%
Poverty
110%
Bachelor's
60%
Unemployment
222%
Crime
41%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Louisa a Good Place to Live?

C+
2.7 / 5.0 - Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Louisa residents earn a median household income of $41,250 , which is 45% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $26,580. The unemployment rate stands at 8.0% (122% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 13.6% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 353 business establishments, including 25 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Louisa is $144,900 , 49% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $150,574. Median rent is $444/month, with 30.0% 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 1981.

Safety & Crime

Louisa reports 156 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 59% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 936/100K.

Education

20.1% of adults in Louisa hold a bachelor's degree or higher (40% below the national average). 84.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.0/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Louisa has an average annual temperature of 54°F (12°C). Winters average 33°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 47.1 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population2,645
Median Age33.8 yrs
Density1,181/mi²
Male / Female47% / 54%
Foreign Born0.0%
Veterans4.9%

Economy

C+
Median Income$41,250
Per Capita$26,580
Unemployment8.0%
Poverty13.6%
County GDP$539M
Avg Weekly Wage$860

Housing

A+
Home Value$144,900
Rent$444
Ownership61.5%
Zillow$150,574
Housing Units1,029
Rent Burden30.0%

Crime

F
Violent156/100K
Property936/100K

Health

Obesity31.0%
Premature Death14,424/100K

Climate

Avg Temp54°F
Rain47.1 in/yr
Elevation827 ft

Education

C+
Bachelor's+20.1%
High School+84.0%
Graduate+7.8%
School Score5.0/10

Community

2024 VoteR 83% / D 16%
Commute22 min
Broadband76.8%
Internet Speed214 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries1

Did You Know?

Louisa was founded in 1822.
The median home in Louisa was built in 1981.
The nearest airport is Greater Portsmouth Regional (52 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.468 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
24.9% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 214 Mbps.
The county recorded 3 fatal vehicle crashes.