At a Glance
Median Income
$83,485
$61,884 per capita
Home Value
$314,700
Zillow: $471,287
Median Rent
$1,082/mo
51.0% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
33.9%
90.3% high school+
Unemployment
4.3%
5.7% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
35.2%
16.6% 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?
A
4.2 / 5.0 - Great
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Louisville residents earn a median household income of $83,485 , which is 11% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $61,884. The unemployment rate stands at 4.3% (19% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 5.7% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 1,455 business establishments, including 96 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Louisville is $314,700 , 12% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $471,287. Median rent is $1,082/month, with 51.0% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 91.9 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1986.
Education
33.9% of adults in Louisville hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(1% above the national average).
90.3% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.4/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Louisville has an average annual temperature of 60°F (15°C).
Winters average 39°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 51.9 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 42.
Data Overview
People
Population4,369
Median Age51.5 yrs
Density293/mi²
Male / Female49% / 52%
Foreign Born2.8%
Veterans8.9%
Economy
A
Median Income$83,485
Per Capita$61,884
Unemployment4.3%
Poverty5.7%
County GDP$3,117M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,047
Housing
A+
Home Value$314,700
Rent$1,082
Ownership91.5%
Zillow$471,287
Housing Units2,029
Rent Burden51.0%
Health
Obesity35.2%
Diabetes10.1%
Smoking16.6%
Heart Disease5.5%
Premature Death10,983/100K
Climate
Avg Temp60°F
Rain51.9 in/yr
AQI42 (Good)
Elevation822 ft
Education
B+
Bachelor's+33.9%
High School+90.3%
Graduate+14.6%
School Score5.4/10
Community
2024 VoteR 76% / D 23%
Commute24 min
Broadband90.5%
Internet Speed123 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries5
Did You Know?
Louisville was founded in 1851.
The median home in Louisville was built in 1986.
The nearest airport is Mc Ghee Tyson (3 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.452 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
13.3% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 123 Mbps.
The county recorded 10 fatal vehicle crashes.