At a Glance
Median Income
$38,984
$24,309 per capita
Home Value
$187,500
Zillow: $136,218
Median Rent
$820/mo
24.2% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
18.8%
79.2% high school+
Unemployment
13.9%
9.1% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
34.5%
23.3% smoking rate
How Watterson Park Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Watterson Park's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Watterson Park a Good Place to Live?
B
3.0 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Watterson Park residents earn a median household income of $38,984 , which is 48% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $24,309. The unemployment rate stands at 13.9% (286% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 9.1% 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 Watterson Park is $187,500 , 33% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $136,218. Median rent is $820/month, with 24.2% 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 1962.
Education
18.8% of adults in Watterson Park hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(44% below the national average).
79.2% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.8/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Watterson Park has an average annual temperature of 58°F (14°C).
Winters average 35°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 48.1 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 50.
Data Overview
People
Population736
Median Age41.9 yrs
Density511/mi²
Male / Female59% / 41%
Foreign Born15.4%
Veterans5.6%
Economy
C
Median Income$38,984
Per Capita$24,309
Unemployment13.9%
Poverty9.1%
County GDP$78,803M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,371
Housing
B+
Home Value$187,500
Rent$820
Ownership48.8%
Zillow$136,218
Housing Units422
Rent Burden24.2%
Health
Obesity34.5%
Diabetes11.5%
Smoking23.3%
Heart Disease7.0%
Premature Death12,652/100K
Climate
Avg Temp58°F
Rain48.1 in/yr
AQI50 (Good)
Elevation485 ft
Education
C+
Bachelor's+18.8%
High School+79.2%
Graduate+8.0%
School Score4.8/10
Community
2024 VoteR 41% / D 57%
Commute22 min
Broadband82.2%
Internet Speed214 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries18
Did You Know?
The median home in Watterson Park was built in 1962.
The nearest airport is Louisville Muhammad Ali International (3 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.480 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively High" by FEMA.
20.4% of the population has a disability.
15.4% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 214 Mbps.
There are 1,860 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 123 fatal vehicle crashes.