Louisville, OH

Ohio · Metropolitan Area

Louisville is a small city in Ohio with a population of 9,560. Residents earn $58,269 per year, which is 22% below the national average.

3.2 /5.0
B Good
9,560 Population 1,680/sq mi density
$58,269 Median Income $32,704 per capita
$192,700 Home Value $236,874 Zillow
$842 Median Rent
52°F Avg Temperature
131 Violent Crime/100K 2,219 property/100K
B
Overall
3.2 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.1 / 5.0
$58,269 median income, 1.6% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.8 / 5.0
$192,700 home value, $842/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
131 violent crimes/100K (65% below avg)
C+
Education
2.9 / 5.0
23.2% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $58,269
22% lower than US avg
Home Value $192,700
32% lower than US avg
Violent Crime 131/100K
65% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+ 23.2%
31% lower than US avg
Median Rent $842
28% lower than US avg
Obesity Rate 38.9%
21% higher than US avg
Unemployment 1.6%
56% lower than US avg
Poverty Rate 6.8%
45% lower than US avg

How Louisville Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)

People

Population9,560
Median Age40.8 yrs
Density1,680/mi²
Male / Female49% / 52%
Largest GroupWhite 96%

Economy

A
Median Income$58,269
Per Capita$32,704
Unemployment1.6%
Poverty6.8%
County GDP$23,156M
Commute20 min

Housing

A+
Home Value$192,700
Rent$842
OwnershipN/A
Zillow$236,874

Crime

F
Violent131/100K
Property2,219/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Assault87/100K
Burglary448/100K

Health

Obesity38.9%
UninsuredN/A
Depression27.2%
Heart Disease5.6%

Climate

Avg Temp52°F
AQI43 (Good)
Rain41.6 in/yr
Elevation1,092 ft

Education

C+
Bachelor's+23.2%
High School+96.6%
School Score5.90

Community

2024 VoteR 61% / D 39%
Commute20 min
Libraries26

Is Louisville a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Louisville receives an overall livability score of 3.2 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B. Key strengths include low unemployment, low crime rates, affordable housing, a low poverty rate. Areas to be aware of include below-average incomes, high obesity rates. Louisville offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Louisville is $58,269, 22% below the national average of $75,149. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 1.6%. Only 6.8% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 20 minutes.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Louisville is $192,700, 32% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $842 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. A price-to-income ratio of 3.3x indicates a reasonably affordable housing market.

Safety & Crime

Louisville is a very safe community with a violent crime rate of 131 per 100,000 residents — well below the national average of 380. Property crime occurs at a rate of 2,219 per 100,000, near the national average.

Education

23.2% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 96.6% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.9/10.

Climate & Weather

Louisville experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 52°F. Winters average 28°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 41.6 inches, including 47.2 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.

Louisville has a population of 9,560 with a density of 1,680 people per square mile. The median age is 40.8 years, 5% older than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (95.7%).

Population

9,560
Total Population
1,680
People / sq mi
40.8yrs
Median Age
5% above US avg
5.7mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 48.5%
Female 51.5%

Race & Ethnicity

Louisville vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only98.2%
25% above US avg
Spanish1.8%
87% below US avg

Social Characteristics

Louisville vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Louisville is $58,269, which is 22% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 1.6% (below the 3.6% US average). 6.8% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 20 minutes.

Income: Louisville vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$58,269
22% below US avg
Per Capita Income$32,704
Avg Weekly Wage$1,051
IRS Avg AGI$69,908

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment1.6%
56% below US avg
Poverty Rate6.8%
45% below US avg
Establishments (County)9,494
County GDP$23,156M

Business (County)

Restaurants795
Healthcare1,021
Retail1,180
Manufacturing464

Tax & Cost of Living

Property Tax (IRS)$5,911
69% above US avg
Effective Tax Rate3.07%

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time20.3 min
Work from Home11.6%

Walkability

The median home value in Louisville is $192,700, 32% below the national average. Monthly rent averages $842 (28% below US avg). Zillow estimates the typical home value at $236,874.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$192,700
32% below US avg
Zillow ZHVI$236,874
Median List Price$229,000

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Median List Price$229,000
$/Sq Ft$152
Homes Sold4
Sale-to-List Ratio95.9%
Price Drops15.8%
Inventory19

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$842
28% below US avg
Zillow Rent (ZORI)$1,484

HUD Fair Market Rent

Studio$816
1 Bedroom$873
2 Bedrooms$1,092
3 Bedrooms$1,388
4 Bedrooms$1,550

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied61.9%

Property Tax

Avg Tax (IRS)$5,911
69% above US avg
Effective Rate3.07%
In Louisville, 38.9% of adults are obese (above the 32.1% national rate). 27.2% report depression. 25.7% are physically inactive.

Health Metrics: Louisville vs U.S. Average (%)

Chronic Conditions

Obesity38.9%
21% above US avg
Diabetes10.1%
Heart Disease5.6%
High Blood Pressure31.3%
Asthma11.3%
COPD6.9%
Stroke2.8%

Behaviors & Mental Health

Binge Drinking19.0%
Physical Inactivity25.7%
Depression27.2%
Mental Distress19.3%
Physical Distress13.1%

Healthcare Access

Insurance Rate94.0%
Checkup Rate75.9%
Premature Death9,698/100K

Food & Exercise

Food Environment7.4/10
Exercise Access73.9%
Healthcare Facilities1,021
Louisville has a violent crime rate of 131 per 100,000 residents, 65% below the national average of 380. Property crime stands at 2,219 per 100,000 (13% above US avg). The murder rate is 0.0 per 100,000.

Crime Rates: Louisville vs U.S. Average (per 100,000)

Violent Crime

Total Violent131.2/100K
65% below US avg
Murder0.0/100K
100% below US avg
Rape32.8/100K
Robbery10.9/100K
Assault87.4/100K

Property Crime

Total Property2,218.6/100K
13% above US avg
Burglary448.1/100K
Theft1,683.1/100K
Vehicle Theft87.4/100K
Arson21.9/100K

Traffic Safety

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)29

Safety Score

Safety GradeF
Safety Score1.0 / 5.0
Louisville has an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C). Winters average 28°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. Annual precipitation is 41.6 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.

Temperature

28°F Jan (-2°C) 74°F Jul (23°C)
Annual Average51.7°F
4% below US avg
January Average28°F (-2°C)
July Average74°F (23°C)

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall41.6 inches
9% above US avg
Snowfall47.2 inches/yr

Air Quality

AQI Median43.0
RatingGood

Geography

Elevation1,092 ft (333 m)
Area5.7 sq mi (14.7 km²)
Population Density1,680/sq mi
Coordinates40.8370°N, 81.2642°W
County FIPS39151
It is classified as Metro — 250K–1M. 23.2% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (31% below US avg). In the 2024 election, the county voted Republican by a 21.9-point margin.

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 60.5%
D 38.6%

Winner: Republican by 21.9 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+23.2%
31% below US avg
High School+96.6%
School Test Score5.90
C+ Education Grade (2.9/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

RUCC Code 2Metro — 250K–1M
Population Density1,680/sq mi
Total Area5.7 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Public Libraries26
Healthcare Facilities1,021
Restaurants795
Retail Stores1,180

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)29
F Safety Grade (1.0/5.0)

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute20.3 min
Work from Home11.6%

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