Kentucky · Metropolitan Area
Pewee Valley is a small town in Kentucky with a population of 1,417. Residents earn $139,688 per year, which is 86% above the national average.
Based on current data, Pewee Valley receives an overall livability score of 4.3 out of 5.0, earning a grade of A. Key strengths include above-average household incomes, low unemployment, low crime rates, a highly educated population. Areas to be aware of include high housing costs. Pewee Valley stands out as an excellent place to live, with strong marks across most quality-of-life indicators.
The median household income in Pewee Valley is $139,688, which is significantly higher than the national average — 86% above $75,149. This places Pewee Valley among higher-income communities. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 1.7%. Only 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 24 minutes.
The median home value in Pewee Valley is $532,900, making it a premium housing market at 89% above the U.S. median of $281,900. A price-to-income ratio of 3.8x indicates a reasonably affordable housing market.
Pewee Valley is a very safe community with a violent crime rate of 0 per 100,000 residents — well below the national average of 380. Property crime occurs at a rate of 198 per 100,000, 90% below the national average.
Pewee Valley is a highly educated community — 52.7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national average of 33.7%. 96.8% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.5/10.
Pewee Valley experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 55°F. Winters average 32°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 52.9 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.
| English Only | 98.5% |
| 25% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 1.5% |
| 89% below US avg |
| Median HH Income | $139,688 |
| 86% above US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $66,774 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $1,311 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $122,342 |
| Unemployment | 1.7% |
| 53% below US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 0.0% |
| 100% below US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 2,480 |
| County GDP | $3,011M |
| Restaurants | 81 |
| Healthcare | 162 |
| Retail | 108 |
| Manufacturing | 41 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $5,979 |
| 71% above US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 1.12% |
| Commute Time | 23.8 min |
| Work from Home | 17.6% |
| Census Median | $532,900 |
| 89% above US avg | |
| Zillow ZHVI | $363,692 |
| Studio | $719 |
| 1 Bedroom | $794 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $984 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,277 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $1,442 |
| Owner-Occupied | 93.8% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $5,979 |
| 71% above US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 1.12% |
| Insurance Rate | 97.0% |
| Premature Death | 5,389/100K |
| Food Environment | 9.1/10 |
| Exercise Access | 92.0% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 162 |
| Total Violent | 0.0/100K |
| 100% below US avg | |
| Murder | 0.0/100K |
| 100% below US avg | |
| Rape | 0.0/100K |
| Robbery | 0.0/100K |
| Assault | 0.0/100K |
| Total Property | 198.4/100K |
| 90% below US avg | |
| Burglary | 66.1/100K |
| Theft | 132.3/100K |
| Vehicle Theft | 0.0/100K |
| Arson | 0.0/100K |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 7 |
| Safety Grade | C+ |
| Safety Score | 2.5 / 5.0 |
| Annual Average | 55.2°F |
| 2% above US avg | |
| January Average | 32°F (-0°C) |
| July Average | 76°F (25°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 52.9 inches |
| 39% above US avg |
| AQI Median | 41.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 801 ft (244 m) |
| Area | 1.9 sq mi (5.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 734/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 38.3122°N, 85.4896°W |
| County FIPS | 21185 |
Winner: Republican by 22.6 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 52.7% |
| 56% above US avg | |
| High School+ | 96.8% |
| School Test Score | 5.50 |
| RUCC Code 1 | Metro — 1 million+ |
| Population Density | 734/sq mi |
| Total Area | 1.9 sq mi |
| Public Libraries | 3 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 162 |
| Restaurants | 81 |
| Retail Stores | 108 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 7 |
| Avg Commute | 23.8 min |
| Work from Home | 17.6% |