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Louisville/Jefferson County, KY
Full City Profile · Kentucky · Jefferson County County
3.3
/5.0
B
Good
627,210
Population
2,384/sq mi density
$64,731
Median Income
$38,890 per capita
$221,500
Home Value
$136,218 Zillow
$1,069
Median Rent
28.6% income on rent
58°F
Avg Temperature
295 sunny days/yr
551
Violent Crime/100K
30,000 property/100K
B
Overall
3.3 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.8 / 5.0
$64,731 median income, 3.3% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.8 / 5.0
$221,500 home value, $1,069/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
551 violent crimes/100K (45% above avg)
B+
Education
3.7 / 5.0
33.4% bachelor's degree or higher
Louisville/Jefferson County enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 58°F (14°C). Winters average 42°F in January while summers reach 77°F in July. The area gets 295 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 45.1 inches. The area receives 3.1 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.
Temperature
42°F Jan (5°C)
77°F Jul (25°C)
| Annual Average | 58.2°F |
| 8% above US avg | |
| January Average | 42°F (5°C) |
| July Average | 77°F (25°C) |
| Sunny Days | 295 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 571 ft (174 m) |
| Area | 263.0 sq mi (681.3 km²) |
| Population Density | 2,384/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 38.1654°N, 85.6474°W |
| Timezone | America/New_York |
| County | Jefferson County County |
| Nearest Airport | Louisville Muhammad Ali International (SDF) 5 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 41.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)
| Ozone (O₃) | 0.0460 ppm |
| NO₂ (Nitrogen Dioxide) | 17.2 ppb |
| SO₂ (Sulfur Dioxide) | 0.86 ppb |
| CO (Carbon Monoxide) | 0.30 ppm |
| PM2.5 (Fine Particles) | 9.2 μg/m³ |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively High |
| Risk Score | 98.3 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 54.9 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 76.6 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Very High |
| Hurricane | Very Low |
| Earthquake | Relatively Moderate |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Relatively High |
| Hail | Relatively Moderate |
| Strong Wind | Relatively High |
| Heat Wave | Relatively High |
| Winter Weather | Relatively High |
| Lightning | Relatively High |
| Ice Storm | Relatively High |
| Drought | Very Low |
| Cold Wave | Relatively High |
| Landslide | Very Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 42°F (5°C) | 3.3 in | |
| February | 36°F (2°C) | 3.5 in | Coldest |
| March | 46°F (8°C) | 4.5 in | |
| April | 55°F (13°C) | 4.4 in | |
| May | 64°F (18°C) | 4.8 in | Wettest |
| June | 73°F (23°C) | 4.0 in | |
| July | 77°F (25°C) | 4.7 in | Warmest |
| August | 75°F (24°C) | 3.7 in | |
| September | 69°F (20°C) | 3.3 in | |
| October | 57°F (14°C) | 2.9 in | Driest |
| November | 47°F (8°C) | 3.9 in | |
| December | 37°F (3°C) | 4.1 in |
Louisville/Jefferson County has a seasonal temperature swing of 40°F / from 36°F in February to 77°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 47.1 inches, with May being the wettest month (4.8") and October the driest (2.9").