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Louisville/Jefferson County, KY
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Louisville/Jefferson County, KY
At a Glance
How Louisville/Jefferson County Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Louisville/Jefferson County's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Is Louisville/Jefferson County a Good Place to Live?
Economy & Jobs
Louisville/Jefferson County residents earn a median household income of $64,731 , which is 14% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $38,890. The unemployment rate stands at 3.3% (8% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 11.9% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 33,844 business establishments, including 1,860 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Louisville/Jefferson County is $221,500 , 21% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $136,218. Median rent is $1,069/month, with 28.6% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 90.2 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1969.
Safety & Crime
Louisville/Jefferson County reports 551 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 45% above the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 30,000/100K.
Education
33.4% of adults in Louisville/Jefferson County hold a bachelor's degree or higher (1% below the national average). 90.5% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.8/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Louisville/Jefferson County has an average annual temperature of 58°F (15°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. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.