At a Glance
Median Income
$44,318
$23,224 per capita
Home Value
$86,300
Zillow: $129,059
Median Rent
$629/mo
26.1% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
19.1%
80.4% high school+
Unemployment
10.6%
21.6% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
42.7%
20.6% smoking rate
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?
B
3.1 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Louisville residents earn a median household income of $44,318 , which is 41% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $23,224. The unemployment rate stands at 10.6% (194% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 21.6% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 314 business establishments, including 24 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Louisville is $86,300 , 69% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $129,059. Median rent is $629/month, with 26.1% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 100.0 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1971.
Education
19.1% of adults in Louisville hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(43% below the national average).
80.4% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.0/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Louisville has an average annual temperature of 56°F (13°C).
Winters average 32°F in January while summers reach 77°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 46.4 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population1,288
Median Age38.6 yrs
Density1,552/mi²
Male / Female50% / 51%
Foreign Born0.2%
Veterans4.2%
Economy
D
Median Income$44,318
Per Capita$23,224
Unemployment10.6%
Poverty21.6%
County GDP$699M
Avg Weekly Wage$977
Housing
A+
Home Value$86,300
Rent$629
Ownership65.0%
Zillow$129,059
Housing Units537
Rent Burden26.1%
Health
Obesity42.7%
Diabetes11.6%
Smoking20.6%
Heart Disease6.8%
Premature Death8,233/100K
Climate
Avg Temp56°F
Rain46.4 in/yr
Elevation474 ft
Education
C+
Bachelor's+19.1%
High School+80.4%
Graduate+5.1%
School Score5.0/10
Community
2024 VoteR 83% / D 16%
Commute19 min
Broadband87.7%
Internet Speed138 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries1
Did You Know?
The median home in Louisville was built in 1971.
The nearest airport is Lawrenceville-Vincennes International (49 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.451 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
24.4% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 138 Mbps.
The county recorded 2 fatal vehicle crashes.