Kentucky · Metropolitan Area
Taylorsville is a small town in Kentucky with a population of 1,566. Residents earn $41,917 per year, which is 44% below the national average.
Based on current data, Taylorsville receives an overall livability score of 2.8 out of 5.0, earning a grade of C+. Key strengths include low unemployment, low crime rates, affordable housing, high health insurance coverage. Areas to be aware of include below-average incomes. Taylorsville has some notable strengths but also faces challenges that prospective residents should consider.
The median household income in Taylorsville is $41,917, 44% below the national average of $75,149. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 1.4%. 11.1% of residents live in poverty, near the national average of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 22 minutes.
The median home value in Taylorsville is $148,500, 47% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $804 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. A price-to-income ratio of 3.5x indicates a reasonably affordable housing market.
Violent crime in Taylorsville is below the national average at 251 per 100,000 residents (U.S. avg: 380). Property crime occurs at a rate of 2,760 per 100,000, 41% above the national average.
10.9% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 80.7% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.5/10.
Taylorsville enjoys a moderate climate with an average annual temperature of 56°F. Winters average 33°F in January while summers reach 77°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 52.5 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.
| English Only | 97.9% |
| 25% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 2.1% |
| 84% below US avg |
| Median HH Income | $41,917 |
| 44% below US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $21,187 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $885 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $81,055 |
| Unemployment | 1.4% |
| 61% below US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 11.1% |
| 10% below US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 440 |
| County GDP | $445M |
| Restaurants | 15 |
| Healthcare | 19 |
| Retail | 28 |
| Manufacturing | 6 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $3,340 |
| 5% below US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 2.25% |
| Commute Time | 22.4 min |
| Work from Home | 14.6% |
| Census Median | $148,500 |
| 47% below US avg | |
| Zillow ZHVI | $365,739 |
| Census Median Rent | $804 |
| 31% below US avg |
| Studio | $719 |
| 1 Bedroom | $794 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $984 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,277 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $1,442 |
| Owner-Occupied | 25.8% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $3,340 |
| 5% below US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 2.25% |
| Insurance Rate | 94.7% |
| Premature Death | 8,170/100K |
| Exercise Access | 39.8% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 19 |
| Total Violent | 250.9/100K |
| 34% below US avg | |
| Murder | 0.0/100K |
| 100% below US avg | |
| Rape | 0.0/100K |
| Robbery | 0.0/100K |
| Assault | 250.9/100K |
| Total Property | 2,760.4/100K |
| 41% above US avg | |
| Burglary | 125.5/100K |
| Theft | 2,509.4/100K |
| Vehicle Theft | 125.5/100K |
| Arson | 0.0/100K |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 2 |
| Safety Grade | F |
| Safety Score | 1.0 / 5.0 |
| Annual Average | 55.9°F |
| 4% above US avg | |
| January Average | 33°F (0°C) |
| July Average | 77°F (25°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 52.5 inches |
| 38% above US avg |
| AQI Median | 41.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 483 ft (147 m) |
| Area | 0.9 sq mi (2.4 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,666/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 38.0323°N, 85.3495°W |
| County FIPS | 21215 |
Winner: Republican by 56.7 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 10.9% |
| 68% below US avg | |
| High School+ | 80.7% |
| School Test Score | 5.50 |
| RUCC Code 1 | Metro — 1 million+ |
| Population Density | 1,666/sq mi |
| Total Area | 0.9 sq mi |
| EV Charging Stations | 1 |
| Alt Fuel Stations | 1 |
| Public Libraries | 1 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 19 |
| Restaurants | 15 |
| Retail Stores | 28 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 2 |
| Avg Commute | 22.4 min |
| Work from Home | 14.6% |