At a Glance
Median Income
$43,886
$26,560 per capita
Median Rent
$510/mo
33.8% of income on rent
Violent Crime
451/100K
6,063/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
11.3%
81.4% high school+
Unemployment
5.0%
30.3% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
46.7%
19.9% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
65°F
306 sunny days/yr
How Louisville Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Louisville's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Louisville a Good Place to Live?
C+
2.5 / 5.0 — Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Louisville residents earn a median household income of $43,886 , which is 42% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $26,560. The unemployment rate stands at 5.0% (39% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 30.3% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 595 business establishments, including 48 restaurants.
Safety & Crime
Louisville reports 451 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 19% above the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 6,063/100K.
Education
11.3% of adults in Louisville hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(66% below the national average).
81.4% have completed high school. Local schools score 3.5/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Louisville has an average annual temperature of 65°F (19°C).
Winters average 48°F in January while summers reach 81°F in July. The area gets 306 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 52.8 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.
Data Overview
People
Population625
Median Age39.1 yrs
Density227/mi²
Male / Female41% / 59%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans3.8%
Economy
C
Median Income$43,886
Per Capita$26,560
Unemployment5.0%
Poverty30.3%
County GDP$986M
Avg Weekly Wage$877
Housing
A+
Home Value
Rent$510
Ownership65.4%
Zillow$123,962
Housing Units339
Rent Burden33.8%
Crime
F
Violent451/100K
Property6,063/100K
Health
Obesity46.7%
Diabetes15.9%
Smoking19.9%
Heart Disease7.1%
Premature Death12,739/100K
Climate
Avg Temp65°F
Sunny Days306/yr
Rain52.8 in/yr
AQI41 (Good)
Elevation540 ft
Education
D
Bachelor's+11.3%
High School+81.4%
Graduate+4.3%
School Score3.5/10
Community
2024 VoteR 57% / D 42%
Commute32 min
Broadband63.4%
Internet Speed40 Mbps
EV Stations3
Libraries4
Did You Know?
The median home in Louisville was built in 1980.
The nearest airport is Dothan Regional (32 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.510 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
13.7% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
The county recorded 1 fatal vehicle crashes.
91 declared natural disasters on record.