Louisville, KY

Living in Louisville

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Bikeability 39
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Walkability 37
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Commute 68
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Public Transit 44
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Affordability 79
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Public Safety 49
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Airports 55
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Hospitals 31
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Colleges 36
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Schools 43
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Residents

618k Population +31k (2010–19)
38  y Median Age +1 (2010–19)
30% College-Educated +5% (2010–19)
59% Family Households -3% (2010–19)

Age

Under 14 years19%
15 to 34 years28%
35 to 54 years25%
55 to 74 years22%
75 years and over6%

Diversity

Asian3%
Black23%
Caucasian66%
Hispanic or Latino6%
Multiracial2%
Native American<1%
Native Hawaiian<1%
Other<1%

Education

Less than high school10%
High school graduate29%
Some College31%
Bachelor's degree18%
Graduate degree12%

Households

Family household59%
Householder living alone33%
Householder not living alone7%

Economy

$53k Median Household Income +$10k (2010–19)
85% Above Poverty +2% (2010–19)
24  mi Average Commute
84% Lived Here Last Year

Household Income

Less than $25K23%
$25K to $49K24%
$50K to $74K18%
$75K to $99K13%
$100K to $124K8%
$125K to $149K5%
$150K to $199K5%
$200K or more5%

Employers

Government5%
Private sector76%
Self-employed4%

Occupations

Construction and maintenance7%
Factory and transportation19%
Mgt, science, and arts36%
Military<1%
Sales and office22%
Service16%

Commute

Bicycle<1%
Car, truck, or van88%
Motorcycle<1%
Public transportation3%
Taxicab<1%
Walked2%
Worked at home4%

Housing

$159k Median Home Value +$21k (2010–19)
15% Built 2000 or Later
$685 Median Monthly Rent +$155 (2010–19)
54% Owner-Occupied -3% (2010–19)

Units in Structure

1 unit, attached4%
1 unit, detached64%
Multiple units2%
Mobile home1%
Boat, RV, etc<1%

Year Structure Built

Built 2014 or later2%
Built 2010 to 20132%
Built 2000 to 200911%
Built 1990 to 199912%
Built 1980 to 19897%
Built 1970 to 197913%
Built 1960 to 196914%
Built 1950 to 195915%
Built 1940 to 19497%
Built 1939 or earlier17%

Home Value

Less than $50K6%
$50K to $99K16%
$100K to $149K25%
$150K to $199K18%
$200K to $249K10%
$250K to $299K7%
$300K to $399K9%
$400K to $499K4%
$500K to $749K3%
$750K to $999K1%
$1M to $1.49M<1%
$1.5M to $1.99M<1%
$2M or more<1%

House Heating Type

Coal or coke<1%
Electricity34%
Fuel oil, kerosene<1%
LP gas1%
Solar energy<1%
Utility gas64%
Wood<1%

Crime

Violent Crime in Louisville

United States45
Kentucky26
Louisville Metro Area37
Jefferson County51

Property Crime in Louisville

United States48
Kentucky41
Louisville Metro Area49
Jefferson County64

Politics

Voting Patterns

Liberal (52%)(45%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Elections

Hillary Clinton52%
Donald Trump42%

Climate

Monthly Weather Averages

Temp (°F) Rain (in) Snow (in)
Jan 33 3 2
Feb 37 3 3
Mar 45 4 1
Apr 55 4 0
May 65 5 0
Jun 73 4 0
Jul 77 4 0
Aug 76 3 0
Sep 68 3 0
Oct 57 3 0
Nov 46 4 0
Dec 36 4 2

Natural Hazards

The Risk of Natural Hazards in Louisville

Excessive Heat4
Inland Flooding51
Tornado17
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Location Map

Public Schools

Public Schools near Louisville, KY

Private Schools

Private Schools near Louisville, KY

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Mercy Academy
1 miles, NE
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St Athanasius
2 miles, S
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Colleges

Colleges near Louisville, KY

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Bellarmine University
5 miles, NW
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Spalding University
8 miles, NW

Hospitals

Hospitals near Louisville, KY

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Airports

Airports near Louisville, KY

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Blue Grass Airport
57 miles, E
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