Merriwether, Louisville, KY

Living in Merriwether

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Bikeability 57
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Walkability 36
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Commute 80
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Public Transit 55
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Affordability 100
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Public Safety 26
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Airports 54
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Hospitals 30
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Colleges 39
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Schools 29
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Residents

8k Population +527 (2010–19)
35  y Median Age
- College-Educated +8% (2010–19)
42% Family Households -8% (2010–19)

Age

Under 14 years11%
15 to 34 years39%
35 to 54 years25%
55 to 74 years21%
75 years and over4%

Diversity

Asian2%
Black13%
Caucasian79%
Hispanic or Latino5%
Multiracial1%
Native American<1%
Other<1%

Education

Households

Family household42%
Householder living alone41%
Householder not living alone17%

Economy

$48k Median Household Income +$11k (2010–19)
85% Above Poverty +6% (2010–19)
22  mi Average Commute
- Lived Here Last Year -3% (2010–19)

Household Income

Less than $25K27%
$25K to $49K25%
$50K to $74K19%
$75K to $99K13%
$100K to $124K8%
$125K to $149K3%
$150K to $199K3%
$200K or more1%

Employers

Government4%
Private sector79%
Self-employed3%

Occupations

Commute

Bicycle1%
Car, truck, or van86%
Motorcycle1%
Public transportation5%
Taxicab1%
Walked1%
Worked at home5%

Housing

$140k Median Home Value +$36k (2010–19)
1% Built 2000 or Later
$746 Median Monthly Rent +$189 (2010–19)
45% Owner-Occupied

Units in Structure

1 unit, attached2%
1 unit, detached77%
Multiple units8%
Mobile home<1%

Year Structure Built

Built 2014 or later1%
Built 2000 to 2009<1%
Built 1990 to 19992%
Built 1980 to 19893%
Built 1970 to 19794%
Built 1960 to 19694%
Built 1950 to 19599%
Built 1940 to 194911%
Built 1939 or earlier66%

Home Value

Less than $50K2%
$50K to $99K19%
$100K to $149K38%
$150K to $199K29%
$200K to $249K10%
$250K to $299K2%
$500K to $749K<1%

House Heating Type

Electricity29%
Fuel oil, kerosene<1%
LP gas<1%
Utility gas69%
Wood1%

Crime

Violent Crime in Merriwether

United States45
Kentucky26
Louisville Metro Area37
Jefferson County51

Property Crime in Merriwether

United States48
Kentucky41
Louisville Metro Area49
Jefferson County64

Politics

Voting Patterns

Liberal (42%)(54%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Elections

Hillary Clinton38%
Donald Trump54%

Climate

Monthly Weather Averages

Temp (°F) Rain (in) Snow (in)
Jan 33 3 3
Feb 37 3 3
Mar 45 4 1
Apr 56 4 0
May 65 5 0
Jun 73 4 0
Jul 77 4 0
Aug 76 3 0
Sep 69 3 0
Oct 57 3 0
Nov 47 4 0
Dec 36 4 2

Natural Hazards

The Risk of Natural Hazards in Merriwether

Excessive Heat3
Inland Flooding49
Tornado16
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Location Map

Public Schools

Public Schools near Merriwether, Louisville, KY

Private Schools

Private Schools near Merriwether, Louisville, KY

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Presentation Academy
1 miles, NW

Colleges

Colleges near Merriwether, Louisville, KY

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Spalding University
1 miles, NW
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Hospitals

Hospitals near Merriwether, Louisville, KY

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Airports

Airports near Merriwether, Louisville, KY

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Blue Grass Airport
63 miles, E
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