Windy Hills, KY

Kentucky · Metropolitan Area

Windy Hills is a small town in Kentucky with a population of 2,188. Residents earn $105,875 per year, which is 41% above the national average.

4.9 /5.0
A+ Excellent
2,188 Population 2,378/sq mi density
$105,875 Median Income $70,768 per capita
$370,900 Home Value
$2,358 Median Rent
58°F Avg Temperature
A+
Overall
4.9 / 5.0
Excellent overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
5.0 / 5.0
$105,875 median income, 0.5% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.7 / 5.0
$370,900 home value, $2,358/mo rent
A+
Education
5.0 / 5.0
70.5% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $105,875
41% higher than US avg
Home Value $370,900
32% higher than US avg
Bachelor's+ 70.5%
109% higher than US avg
Median Rent $2,358
103% higher than US avg
Unemployment 0.5%
86% lower than US avg
Poverty Rate 4.4%
65% lower than US avg

How Windy Hills Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)

People

Population2,188
Median Age56.8 yrs
Density2,378/mi²
Male / Female48% / 52%
Largest GroupWhite 91%

Economy

A+
Median Income$105,875
Per Capita$70,768
Unemployment0.5%
Poverty4.4%
County GDP$78,803M
Commute20 min

Housing

A+
Home Value$370,900
Rent$2,358
OwnershipN/A

Crime

ViolentN/A
PropertyN/A

Health

ObesityN/A
UninsuredN/A

Climate

Avg Temp58°F
AQI41 (Good)
Rain48.1 in/yr
Elevation558 ft

Education

A+
Bachelor's+70.5%
High School+97.3%
School Score5.50

Community

2024 VoteR 41% / D 57%
Commute20 min
Libraries18

Is Windy Hills a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Windy Hills receives an overall livability score of 4.9 out of 5.0, earning a grade of A+. Key strengths include above-average household incomes, low unemployment, a highly educated population, a low poverty rate. Windy Hills stands out as an excellent place to live, with strong marks across most quality-of-life indicators.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Windy Hills is $105,875, which is significantly higher than the national average — 41% above $75,149. This places Windy Hills among higher-income communities. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 0.5%. Only 4.4% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 20 minutes.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Windy Hills is $370,900, 32% above the national median. Renters pay a median of $2,358 per month, significantly above the national average of $1,163. A price-to-income ratio of 3.5x indicates a reasonably affordable housing market.

Education

Windy Hills is a highly educated community — 70.5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national average of 33.7%. 97.3% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.5/10.

Climate & Weather

Windy Hills enjoys a moderate climate with an average annual temperature of 58°F. 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 41.

Windy Hills has a population of 2,188 with a density of 2,378 people per square mile. The median age is 56.8 years, 46% older than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (91%), with 1.4% Hispanic, 4.4% Black.

Population

2,188
Total Population
2,378
People / sq mi
56.8yrs
Median Age
46% above US avg
0.9mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 48.3%
Female 51.7%

Race & Ethnicity

Windy Hills vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only95.9%
22% above US avg
Spanish4.1%
69% below US avg

Social Characteristics

Windy Hills vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Windy Hills is $105,875, which is 41% above the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 0.5% (below the 3.6% US average). 4.4% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 20 minutes.

Income: Windy Hills vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$105,875
41% above US avg
Per Capita Income$70,768
Avg Weekly Wage$1,371
IRS Avg AGI$79,007

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment0.5%
86% below US avg
Poverty Rate4.4%
65% below US avg
Establishments (County)33,844
County GDP$78,803M

Business (County)

Restaurants1,860
Healthcare2,672
Retail2,571
Manufacturing675

Tax & Cost of Living

Property Tax (IRS)$5,192
48% above US avg
Effective Tax Rate1.40%

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time20.0 min
Work from Home18.2%

Walkability

The median home value in Windy Hills is $370,900, 32% above the national average. Monthly rent averages $2,358 (103% above US avg).

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$370,900
32% above US avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$2,358
103% above US avg

HUD Fair Market Rent

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

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied87.5%

Property Tax

Avg Tax (IRS)$5,192
48% above US avg
Effective Rate1.40%

Health Metrics: Windy Hills vs U.S. Average (%)

Chronic Conditions

Behaviors & Mental Health

Healthcare Access

Insurance Rate97.1%
Premature Death12,652/100K

Food & Exercise

Food Environment8.0/10
Exercise Access91.3%
Healthcare Facilities2,672

Crime Rates: Windy Hills vs U.S. Average (per 100,000)

Violent Crime

Property Crime

Traffic Safety

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)123

Safety Score

Windy Hills 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 is 48.1 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.

Temperature

35°F Jan (2°C) 79°F Jul (26°C)
Annual Average57.8°F
7% above US avg
January Average35°F (2°C)
July Average79°F (26°C)

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall48.1 inches
27% above US avg

Air Quality

AQI Median41.0
RatingGood

Geography

Elevation558 ft (170 m)
Area0.9 sq mi (2.4 km²)
Population Density2,378/sq mi
Coordinates38.2717°N, 85.6396°W
County FIPS21111
It is classified as Metro — 1 million+. 70.5% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (109% above US avg). In the 2024 election, the county voted Democrat by a 16.6-point margin.

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 40.9%
D 57.4%

Winner: Democrat by 16.6 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+70.5%
109% above US avg
High School+97.3%
School Test Score5.50
A+ Education Grade (5.0/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

RUCC Code 1Metro — 1 million+
Population Density2,378/sq mi
Total Area0.9 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Public Libraries18
Healthcare Facilities2,672
Restaurants1,860
Retail Stores2,571

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)123

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute20.0 min
Work from Home18.2%

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