Pewee Valley, KY

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.

4.3 /5.0
A Great
1,417 Population 734/sq mi density
$139,688 Median Income $66,774 per capita
$532,900 Home Value $363,692 Zillow
N/A Median Rent
55°F Avg Temperature
A
Overall
4.3 / 5.0
Great overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
5.0 / 5.0
$139,688 median income, 1.7% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.5 / 5.0
$532,900 home value
C+
Safety
2.5 / 5.0
0 violent crimes/100K (100% below avg)
A+
Education
5.0 / 5.0
52.7% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $139,688
86% higher than US avg
Home Value $532,900
89% higher than US avg
Violent Crime 0/100K
100% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+ 52.7%
56% higher than US avg
Unemployment 1.7%
53% lower than US avg
Poverty Rate 0.0%
100% lower than US avg

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

People

Population1,417
Median Age47.6 yrs
Density734/mi²
Male / Female52% / 48%
Largest GroupWhite 97%

Economy

A+
Median Income$139,688
Per Capita$66,774
Unemployment1.7%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$3,011M
Commute24 min

Housing

A+
Home Value$532,900
RentN/A
OwnershipN/A
Zillow$363,692

Crime

C+
Violent0/100K
Property198/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Assault0/100K
Burglary66/100K

Health

ObesityN/A
UninsuredN/A

Climate

Avg Temp55°F
AQI41 (Good)
Rain52.9 in/yr
Elevation801 ft

Education

A+
Bachelor's+52.7%
High School+96.8%
School Score5.50

Community

2024 VoteR 60% / D 38%
Commute24 min
Libraries3

Is Pewee Valley a Good Place to Live?

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.

Economy & Jobs

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.

Cost of Living & Housing

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.

Safety & Crime

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.

Education

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.

Climate & Weather

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.

Pewee Valley has a population of 1,417 with a density of 734 people per square mile. The median age is 47.6 years, 22% older than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (97.1%), with 1.1% Black.

Population

1,417
Total Population
734
People / sq mi
47.6yrs
Median Age
22% above US avg
1.9mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 51.7%
Female 48.3%

Race & Ethnicity

Pewee Valley vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only98.5%
25% above US avg
Spanish1.5%
89% below US avg

Social Characteristics

Pewee Valley vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Pewee Valley is $139,688, which is 86% above the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 1.7% (below the 3.6% US average). 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 24 minutes.

Income: Pewee Valley vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$139,688
86% above US avg
Per Capita Income$66,774
Avg Weekly Wage$1,311
IRS Avg AGI$122,342

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment1.7%
53% below US avg
Poverty Rate0.0%
100% below US avg
Establishments (County)2,480
County GDP$3,011M

Business (County)

Restaurants81
Healthcare162
Retail108
Manufacturing41

Tax & Cost of Living

Property Tax (IRS)$5,979
71% above US avg
Effective Tax Rate1.12%

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time23.8 min
Work from Home17.6%

Walkability

The median home value in Pewee Valley is $532,900, 89% above the national average. Zillow estimates the typical home value at $363,692.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$532,900
89% above US avg
Zillow ZHVI$363,692

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

HUD Fair Market Rent

Studio$719
1 Bedroom$794
2 Bedrooms$984
3 Bedrooms$1,277
4 Bedrooms$1,442

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied93.8%

Property Tax

Avg Tax (IRS)$5,979
71% above US avg
Effective Rate1.12%

Health Metrics: Pewee Valley vs U.S. Average (%)

Chronic Conditions

Behaviors & Mental Health

Healthcare Access

Insurance Rate97.0%
Premature Death5,389/100K

Food & Exercise

Food Environment9.1/10
Exercise Access92.0%
Healthcare Facilities162
Pewee Valley has a violent crime rate of 0 per 100,000 residents, 100% below the national average of 380. Property crime stands at 198 per 100,000 (90% below US avg). The murder rate is 0.0 per 100,000.

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

Violent Crime

Total Violent0.0/100K
100% below US avg
Murder0.0/100K
100% below US avg
Rape0.0/100K
Robbery0.0/100K
Assault0.0/100K

Property Crime

Total Property198.4/100K
90% below US avg
Burglary66.1/100K
Theft132.3/100K
Vehicle Theft0.0/100K
Arson0.0/100K

Traffic Safety

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)7

Safety Score

Safety GradeC+
Safety Score2.5 / 5.0
Pewee Valley has an average annual temperature of 55°F (13°C). Winters average 32°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July. Annual precipitation is 52.9 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.

Temperature

32°F Jan (-0°C) 76°F Jul (25°C)
Annual Average55.2°F
2% above US avg
January Average32°F (-0°C)
July Average76°F (25°C)

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall52.9 inches
39% above US avg

Air Quality

AQI Median41.0
RatingGood

Geography

Elevation801 ft (244 m)
Area1.9 sq mi (5.0 km²)
Population Density734/sq mi
Coordinates38.3122°N, 85.4896°W
County FIPS21185
It is classified as Metro — 1 million+. 52.7% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (56% above US avg). In the 2024 election, the county voted Republican by a 22.6-point margin.

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 60.3%
D 37.7%

Winner: Republican by 22.6 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+52.7%
56% above US avg
High School+96.8%
School Test Score5.50
A+ Education Grade (5.0/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

RUCC Code 1Metro — 1 million+
Population Density734/sq mi
Total Area1.9 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Public Libraries3
Healthcare Facilities162
Restaurants81
Retail Stores108

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)7
C+ Safety Grade (2.5/5.0)

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute23.8 min
Work from Home17.6%

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