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River Bluff, KY

Full City Profile · Kentucky · Oldham County County

4.0 /5.0
A Great
529 Population 2,204/sq mi density
$139,375 Median Income $55,845 per capita
$415,800 Home Value $454,665 Zillow
58°F Avg Temperature 293 sunny days/yr
21 Violent Crime/100K 472 property/100K
A
Overall
4.0 / 5.0
Strong
A+
Economy
5.0 / 5.0
$139,375 median income, 0.7% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$415,800 home value, /mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
21 violent crimes/100K
A+
Education
5.0 / 5.0
57.8% bachelor's degree or higher

River Bluff, KY

At a Glance

Median Income
$139,375
85% above
$55,845 per capita
Home Value
$415,800
47% above
Zillow: $454,665
Violent Crime
21/100K
95% below
472/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
57.8%
72% above
98.4% high school+
Unemployment
0.7%
81% below
1.4% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
34.5%
7% above
23.3% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
58°F
293 sunny days/yr

How River Bluff Compares to the U.S. Average

Each bar shows River Bluff's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)

Income
185%
Home Value
147%
Poverty
11%
Bachelor's
172%
Unemployment
19%
Crime
5%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is River Bluff a Good Place to Live?

A
4.0 / 5.0 — Great
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

River Bluff residents earn a median household income of $139,375 , which is 85% above the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $55,845. The unemployment rate stands at 0.7% (81% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 1.4% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 2,480 business establishments, including 81 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in River Bluff is $415,800 , 47% above the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $454,665. The cost of living index is 90.2 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1976.

Safety & Crime

River Bluff reports 21 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 95% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 472/100K.

Education

57.8% of adults in River Bluff hold a bachelor's degree or higher (72% above the national average). 98.4% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.7/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

River Bluff has an average annual temperature of 58°F (14°C). Winters average 35°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July. The area gets 293 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 48.1 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.

Data Overview

People

Population529
Median Age40.2 yrs
Density2,204/mi²
Male / Female47% / 53%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans7.1%

Economy

A+
Median Income$139,375
Per Capita$55,845
Unemployment0.7%
Poverty1.4%
County GDP$3,011M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,311

Housing

A+
Home Value$415,800
Rent
Ownership98.9%
Zillow$454,665
Housing Units171
Rent Burden25.7%

Crime

F
Violent21/100K
Property472/100K

Health

Obesity34.5%
Diabetes11.5%
Smoking23.3%
Heart Disease7.0%
Premature Death5,389/100K

Climate

Avg Temp58°F
Sunny Days293/yr
Rain48.1 in/yr
AQI41 (Good)
Elevation626 ft

Education

A+
Bachelor's+57.8%
High School+98.4%
Graduate+17.5%
School Score6.7/10

Community

2024 VoteR 60% / D 38%
Commute25 min
Broadband96.8%
Internet Speed176 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries3

Did You Know?

The median home in River Bluff was built in 1976.
19.6% work from home.
The nearest airport is Louisville Muhammad Ali International (15 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.440 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
8.7% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 176 Mbps.
The county recorded 7 fatal vehicle crashes.