Louisville, KY

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 2/10
directions_run Walkability 2/10
directions_bus Transit 2/10
directions_car Commute 7/10
home Housing 7/10
visibility Safety 6/10
local_library Schools 4/10
local_airport Airports 4/10
school Colleges 4/10
accessibility Hospitals 5/10
directions_bike Bikeability
Not Bikeable. The area lacks biking infrastructure and has unsafe or impractical conditions for cyclists, requiring alternative transportation methods.
directions_run Walkability
Not Walkable. The area is heavily car-dependent, with almost no amenities within walking distance or pedestrian-friendly infrastructure.
directions_car Commute
Average Commutes. Travel times and convenience are typical, with some challenges during peak hours or in certain areas.
directions_bus Transit
Very Limited Access. The area has little to no public transportation infrastructure, making it difficult to travel without a personal vehicle.
home Housing
Moderately Priced. The area has a balanced cost of living, with housing and rent costs that are neither particularly high nor low.
visibility Safety
Moderately Safe. The area experiences moderate crime levels; while safe in many aspects, some caution may be necessary.
local_airport Airports
Limited Accessibility. Getting to the airport requires significant travel time or effort. Not ideal for frequent travel.
accessibility Hospitals
Limited Access. Few healthcare facilities are nearby, and travel may be necessary for specialized or higher-quality care.
school Colleges
Limited Access. Few colleges are nearby, and travel or relocation may be necessary for quality higher education opportunities.
local_library Schools
Average to Mixed. Schools perform near average overall, though quality can vary by campus. Students have access to standard educational pathways, with some stronger programs available.

Residents

Population
627,210 332.4M (US)
Median Age
37.7 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
57.9% 64% (US)
College-Educated
33.4% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$64,731 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
84.9% 88% (US)
Average Commute
24 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
14.5% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$221,500 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$566 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$874 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
55.2% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

Jefferson County
5
Louisville-Jefferson County Metro Area
3
Kentucky
2

Property Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing theft, burglary, or property damage.

How the Property Crime Score here compares with other places

Jefferson County
6
Louisville-Jefferson County Metro Area
4
Kentucky
4

Climate

Month Rain (in) Snow (in) Temp (°F)
Jan 3 2 32
Feb 3 3 36
Mar 4 1 45
Apr 4 0 55
May 4 0 64
Jun 4 0 73
Jul 4 0 77
Aug 3 0 76
Sep 3 0 68
Oct 3 0 57
Nov 4 0 46
Dec 4 2 36

Hazards

Inland Flood Risk

Tornado Risk

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place is a true purple area, with voters evenly split, with 48% of residents leaning left and 48% leaning right.

Liberal (48%) (48%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Election Results

Donald Trump 46%
Hillary Clinton 48%
Other 5%

Related Legislative Districts

Congressional District 3, KY State Senate District 35, KY State House District 46, KY
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Schools

Mercy Academy
<1 miles, E • 5 star
Rangeland Elementary
1 miles, NW • 1.4 star
Price Elementary
1 miles, NW • 1 star
Luhr Elementary
2 miles, S • 2.3 star
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Colleges

Empire Beauty School-Hurstborne
2 miles, E • 1 star
Sullivan University
4 miles, N • 1.4 star
Bellarmine University
5 miles, N • 2.8 star
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Hospitals

Baptist Health Louisville
5 miles, NE • 3.2 star
University of Louisville Hospital
8 miles, N • 1.4 star
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Airports

Blue Grass Airport
57 miles, SE • 1.9 star
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