Jefferson County, KY
Living in Jefferson County
Bikeability36
Walkability35
Commute70
Public Transit41
Affordability75
Public Safety50
Airports55
Hospitals31
Colleges36
1←PoorGreat→100
Schools44
1←PoorGreat→100
Residents
767kPopulation+38k (2010–19)
38 y Median Age
33%College-Educated+4% (2010–19)
59%Family Households-3% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years19%
15 to 34 years27%
35 to 54 years25%
55 to 74 years23%
75 years and over7%
Diversity
Asian3%
Black21%
Caucasian67%
Hispanic or Latino5%
Multiracial2%
Native American<1%
Native Hawaiian<1%
Other<1%
Education
Less than high school9%
High school graduate27%
Some College30%
Bachelor's degree20%
Graduate degree14%
Households
Family household59%
Householder living alone34%
Householder not living alone7%
Economy
$57kMedian Household Income+$11k (2010–19)
87%Above Poverty+2% (2010–19)
24 mi Average Commute
85%Lived Here Last Year+1% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K21%
$25K to $49K24%
$50K to $74K18%
$75K to $99K13%
$100K to $124K8%
$125K to $149K5%
$150K to $199K6%
$200K or more6%
Employers
Government5%
Private sector76%
Self-employed4%
Occupations
Construction and maintenance6%
Factory and transportation18%
Mgt, science, and arts38%
Military<1%
Sales and office22%
Service16%
Commute
Bicycle<1%
Car, truck, or van89%
Motorcycle<1%
Public transportation3%
Taxicab<1%
Walked2%
Worked at home5%
Housing
$170kMedian Home Value+$24k (2010–19)
14%Built 2000 or Later
$711Median Monthly Rent+$161 (2010–19)
56%Owner-Occupied-2% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, attached4%
1 unit, detached65%
Multiple units2%
Mobile home1%
Boat, RV, etc<1%
Year Structure Built
Built 2014 or later2%
Built 2010 to 20132%
Built 2000 to 200910%
Built 1990 to 199912%
Built 1980 to 19898%
Built 1970 to 197915%
Built 1960 to 196914%
Built 1950 to 195915%
Built 1940 to 19497%
Built 1939 or earlier15%
Home Value
Less than $50K4%
$50K to $99K14%
$100K to $149K23%
$150K to $199K18%
$200K to $249K12%
$250K to $299K9%
$300K to $399K10%
$400K to $499K5%
$500K to $749K4%
$750K to $999K1%
$1M to $1.49M1%
$1.5M to $1.99M<1%
$2M or more<1%
House Heating Type
Coal or coke<1%
Electricity35%
Fuel oil, kerosene<1%
LP gas1%
Solar energy<1%
Utility gas63%
Wood<1%
Crime
Violent Crime in Jefferson County
United States45
Kentucky26
Property Crime in Jefferson County
United States48
Kentucky41
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (52%)(44%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton54%
Donald Trump41%
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 Jefferson County
Excessive Heat4
Inland Flooding51
Tornado17
1←Less frequentMore frequent→100
Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Jefferson County, KY
Private Schools
Private Schools near Jefferson County, KY
St Martha Elementary School
1 miles, NE
Nur Islamic School of Louisville
1 miles, E
John Paul Ii Academy
1 miles, N
Mercy Academy
2 miles, SE
Colleges
Colleges near Jefferson County, KY
Hospitals
Hospitals near Jefferson County, KY
The Brook Hospital-Dupont
4 miles, NE
Baptist Health Louisville
4 miles, N
University of Louisville Hospital
6 miles, NW
The Brook Hospital-Kmi
6 miles, NE
Airports
Airports near Jefferson County, KY
Blue Grass Airport
58 miles, E
Owensboro-Daviess County Regional Airport
88 miles, W