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Louisville/Jefferson County metro government, KY ranks 1 of 11 Kentucky cities with 30,000+ residents for damaging-wind and tornado reports within 15 miles (430 since 2015). Louisville/Jefferson County metro government, Kentucky has 627,210 residents in 262,740 households; 37.6% heat with electricity.
Jefferson County, with Louisville/Jefferson County metro government marked
Louisville/Jefferson County metro government, KY, NWS reports within 15 miles of the centre, 2015 to 2025: 408 wind and 22 tornado, 68.6 per 100,000 residents of 627,210. Top gust near Louisville/Jefferson County metro government, KY: 83 knots, 96 mph. Damage near Louisville/Jefferson County metro government, KY: $2.1M.
wind and tornado reports, Louisville/Jefferson County metro government, KY
| Louisville/Jefferson County metro government, KY | Wind | Tornado | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Louisville/Jefferson County metro government, KY, 2015 | 73 | 0 | 73 |
| Louisville/Jefferson County metro government, KY, 2016 | 51 | 0 | 51 |
| Louisville/Jefferson County metro government, KY, 2017 | 18 | 0 | 18 |
| Louisville/Jefferson County metro government, KY, 2018 | 48 | 2 | 50 |
| Louisville/Jefferson County metro government, KY, 2019 | 13 | 1 | 14 |
| Louisville/Jefferson County metro government, KY, 2020 | 20 | 0 | 20 |
| Louisville/Jefferson County metro government, KY, 2021 | 15 | 1 | 16 |
| Louisville/Jefferson County metro government, KY, 2022 | 32 | 2 | 34 |
| Louisville/Jefferson County metro government, KY, 2023 | 45 | 8 | 53 |
| Louisville/Jefferson County metro government, KY, 2024 | 29 | 5 | 34 |
| Louisville/Jefferson County metro government, KY, 2025 | 64 | 3 | 67 |
| City near Louisville/Jefferson County metro government, KY | Distance from Louisville/Jefferson County metro government | Residents | Median income | Median year built | Median home value | Storm reports within 15 miles | Work from home |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Louisville/Jefferson County metro government, KY (this page) | 0 mi | 627,210 | $64,731 | 1970 | $221,500 | 430 | 11.6% |
| Elizabethtown, KY | 34.3 mi south | 31,870 (-595,340) | $56,250 (-$8,481) | 1990 (+20 yr) | $223,200 (+$1,700) | 120 (-310) | 5.2% (-6.4 pts) |
| Georgetown, KY | 60.7 mi east | 38,206 (-589,004) | $78,373 (+$13,642) | 2000 (+30 yr) | $244,200 (+$22,700) | 145 (-285) | 9.4% (-2.3 pts) |
| Nicholasville, KY | 61.8 mi east | 31,625 (-595,585) | $67,514 (+$2,783) | 1991 (+21 yr) | $210,700 (-$10,800) | 201 (-229) | 8.3% (-3.4 pts) |
| Lexington-Fayette, KY | 65.2 mi east | 321,122 (-306,088) | $67,631 (+$2,900) | 1983 (+13 yr) | $272,100 (+$50,600) | 224 (-206) | 10.9% (-0.7 pts) |
| Florence, KY | 78.6 mi northeast | 32,334 (-594,876) | $68,508 (+$3,777) | 1985 (+15 yr) | $196,200 (-$25,300) | 294 (-136) | 8.9% (-2.7 pts) |
Jefferson County lists 3 utilities for Louisville/Jefferson County metro government, KY (627,210 residents): homes pay 10.88 to 13.21 cents per kWh, about $114 to $138 a month at 1,047 kWh, 2.1% to 2.6% of the $64,731 Louisville/Jefferson County metro government median income. Jefferson County page.
Louisville/Jefferson County metro government, KY: 179,847 of 288,047 homes were built before 1980 and 58,273 in 2000 or later. Louisville/Jefferson County metro government, KY has 182,771 detached houses, 59,107 homes in 5+ unit buildings and 4,019 mobile homes.
% of homes by decade built, Louisville/Jefferson County metro government, KY
| Louisville/Jefferson County metro government, KY | Value | County | Gap | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Louisville/Jefferson County metro government, KY, median year built | 1970 | 1971 | -1 years | 10 of 11 |
| Louisville/Jefferson County metro government, KY, built before 1980 | 62.4% | 63.0% | -0.5 points | 3 of 11 |
| Louisville/Jefferson County metro government, KY, built 2000 or later | 20.2% | 18.6% | +1.6 points | 8 of 11 |
| Louisville/Jefferson County metro government, KY, detached houses | 63.5% | 64.1% | -0.6 points | 5 of 11 |
| Louisville/Jefferson County metro government, KY, apartments in 5+ unit buildings | 20.5% | 20.6% | -0.1 points | 7 of 11 |
| Louisville/Jefferson County metro government, KY, mobile homes | 1.4% | 1.2% | +0.2 points | 6 of 11 |
| Louisville/Jefferson County metro government, KY, renter households | 39.4% | 38.2% | +1.3 points | 9 of 11 |
| Louisville/Jefferson County metro government, KY, median home value | $221,500 | $237,200 | -$15,700 | 5 of 11 |
| Louisville/Jefferson County metro government, KY, median gross rent a month | $1,069 | $1,097 | -$28 | 4 of 11 |
| Louisville/Jefferson County metro government, KY, people per household | 2.34 | 2.32 | +0.02 | 3 of 11 |
Of 306,339 workers in Louisville/Jefferson County metro government, KY, 35,645 work from home, 225,222 drive alone, 6,714 ride transit and 6,194 walk. In Louisville/Jefferson County metro government, KY, 45,267 of 97,471 renter households pay 30% or more of income in rent; 94,814 households moved in since 2018 and 48,013 before 2000, so electric accounts turn over at a moderate pace. In Louisville/Jefferson County metro government, KY, 25,484 households own no vehicle and 137,636 own two or more; home EV charging depends on that. In Louisville/Jefferson County metro government, KY, 69,266 of 262,740 households earn under $35,000, 78,730 $35,000-$75,000, 75,347 $75,000-$150,000 and 39,397 $150,000 or more. 99,109 residents of Louisville/Jefferson County metro government, KY live below the poverty line, and the median age is 37.7. Louisville/Jefferson County metro government, KY homes: 160,164 have 3+ bedrooms, 43,834 none or one, median 5.4 rooms.
| Louisville/Jefferson County metro government, KY | Value | Rank in Kentucky |
|---|---|---|
| Louisville/Jefferson County metro government, KY, households under $35,000 | 26.4% | 7 of 11 |
| Louisville/Jefferson County metro government, KY, households $150,000 or more | 15.0% | 3 of 11 |
| Louisville/Jefferson County metro government, KY, residents below poverty | 16.1% | 6 of 11 |
| Louisville/Jefferson County metro government, KY, median age | 37.7 | 3 of 11 |
| Louisville/Jefferson County metro government, KY, homes with 3+ bedrooms | 55.6% | 6 of 11 |
| Louisville/Jefferson County metro government, KY, households without a vehicle | 9.7% | 4 of 11 |
| Louisville/Jefferson County metro government, KY, households with 2+ vehicles | 52.4% | 5 of 11 |
| Louisville/Jefferson County metro government, KY, workers at home | 11.6% | 2 of 11 |
| Louisville/Jefferson County metro government, KY, cost-burdened renters | 46.4% | 5 of 11 |
| Louisville/Jefferson County metro government, KY, moved in since 2018 | 36.1% | 10 of 11 |
| Louisville/Jefferson County metro government, KY, moved in before 2000 | 18.3% | 3 of 11 |
Louisville/Jefferson County metro government, KY: 262,740 households at $1,244 a year per home for electricity (Jefferson County average, DOE LEAD) come to about $326.8 million, an estimate; all home energy is $1,998 a year per household.
| Group in Louisville/Jefferson County metro government, KY | Households | Power per home | Power bill of the group | Share of Louisville/Jefferson County metro government, KY median income |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Louisville/Jefferson County metro government, KY, all households | 262,740 | $1,244 | $326.8 million | 1.92% |
| Louisville/Jefferson County metro government, KY, homeowners | 159,102 | $1,479 | $235.3 million | 2.28% |
| Louisville/Jefferson County metro government, KY, renters | 103,638 | $865 | $89.6 million | 1.34% |
Louisville/Jefferson County metro government, KY counts 627,210 residents in 262,740 households, on 263.1 square miles. Household income in Louisville/Jefferson County metro government, KY is $64,731; 159,102 of its 262,740 households own. 98,668 of the 262,740 occupied homes in Louisville/Jefferson County metro government, KY heat with electricity.
Louisville/Jefferson County metro government, KY has 288,047 housing units, 25,307 of them vacant or seasonal. Louisville/Jefferson County metro government, KY ranks 2 of 11 Kentucky cities for the oldest homes (median year built 1970). Louisville/Jefferson County metro government, KY ranks 2 of 11 Kentucky cities for people working from home (11.6% of workers).
Louisville/Jefferson County metro government, KY ranks 3 of 11 Kentucky cities for the lowest share of renters (39%).
| ZIP area touching Louisville/Jefferson County metro government, KY | Share of the ZIP's land inside Louisville/Jefferson County metro government | Share of Louisville/Jefferson County metro government's land in the ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| 40299 (Louisville/Jefferson County metro government, KY) | 82.6% | 16.9% |
| 40272 (Louisville/Jefferson County metro government, KY) | 95.6% | 12.1% |
| 40245 (Louisville/Jefferson County metro government, KY) | 69.6% | 8.6% |
| 40291 (Louisville/Jefferson County metro government, KY) | 99.2% | 8.5% |
| 40219 (Louisville/Jefferson County metro government, KY) | 99.2% | 5.6% |
| 40118 (Louisville/Jefferson County metro government, KY) | 97.7% | 5.6% |
| 40023 (Louisville/Jefferson County metro government, KY) | 59.8% | 5.5% |
| 40229 (Louisville/Jefferson County metro government, KY) | 67.9% | 4.5% |
| 40258 (Louisville/Jefferson County metro government, KY) | 100.0% | 4.4% |
| 40241 (Louisville/Jefferson County metro government, KY) | 82.5% | 4.1% |
| 40216 (Louisville/Jefferson County metro government, KY) | 66.5% | 4.0% |
| 40214 (Louisville/Jefferson County metro government, KY) | 61.4% | 3.5% |
| 40228 (Louisville/Jefferson County metro government, KY) | 96.7% | 3.2% |
| 40059 (Louisville/Jefferson County metro government, KY) | 26.1% | 2.8% |
| 40218 (Louisville/Jefferson County metro government, KY) | 63.6% | 2.2% |
| 40223 (Louisville/Jefferson County metro government, KY) | 40.7% | 1.9% |
| 40213 (Louisville/Jefferson County metro government, KY) | 44.8% | 1.6% |
| 40220 (Louisville/Jefferson County metro government, KY) | 41.9% | 1.2% |
| 40211 (Louisville/Jefferson County metro government, KY) | 33.7% | 0.9% |
| 40222 (Louisville/Jefferson County metro government, KY) | 25.5% | 0.9% |
Census 2020 ZCTA to place land-area overlap. Look up any ZIP.
Kentucky: home prices since 2001, planned plants.
Louisville/Jefferson County metro government, KY has no price of its own; its 627,210 residents are served by one of 3 utilities, and a 1,047 kWh month costs $114 to $138.
Louisville/Jefferson County metro government, KY: rank 1 of 11 by its 627,210 residents, rank 5 of 11 by $64,731 median income.
Louisville/Jefferson County metro government, KY: 98,668 of 262,740 occupied homes, 37.6%; Jefferson County 38.0%.
At 1,047 kWh a month, 2.1% to 2.6% of the $64,731 median income in Louisville/Jefferson County metro government, KY.
430 NWS wind and tornado reports within 15 miles of the centre of Louisville/Jefferson County metro government, KY, 2015 to 2025, 68.6 per 100,000 residents.
Louisville/Jefferson County metro government, KY: median home built 1970; 179,847 of 288,047 homes (62.4%) predate 1980, 182,771 are detached and 59,107 sit in buildings of 5+ units.
35,645 of 306,339 workers.
45,267 of 97,471 renter households pay 30% or more of income in rent.
25,484 households; 137,636 have two or more.