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Jeffersontown.
About
Life in Jeffersontown
Living in Jeffersontown means being part of a stable, economically anchored suburban community that doesn't rely on tourism or seasonal activity — the Bluegrass Commerce Park and its 850-plus businesses keep the local job market steady and diversified, which translates to relatively low unemployment at 4.6%. Your commute to most places will be under 22 minutes on average, reasonable for a Louisville suburb, though you'll definitely need a car for daily life. Housing costs are moderate for the region: median home values sit around $251,000 and median rent around $1,320 a month, making it more affordable than many comparable suburbs but not a bargain market.
Jeffersontown at a Glance
Population, income, housing and more
Median Age
40.5 yrs
Poverty Rate
6.5%
Foreign-Born
8.7%
Broadband Internet
93.7%
of households
Population Growth
-0.3%
recent change · Census Bureau
Median household income
Demographics8.7% foreign-born, most often from India
Who lives in Jeffersontown: race and ethnicity, ages, households, languages and countries of origin
In Jeffersontown, the largest foreign-born group is from India (20.6%), and 4.5% of residents speak Spanish at home.
Under 18
23.1%
of residents
65 and Older
21.9%
of residents
Households with Kids
24.9%
anyone under 18
Living Alone
31.6%
of households
Married Couples
48.4%
of households
Avg Household Size
2.32
people
Race & Ethnicity
Hispanic or Latino of any race; other groups are non-Hispanic
Top countries of origin (foreign-born)
Languages Spoken at Home
Cost of Livingrent 37% above KY average
Rent, home values, and income in Jeffersontown
In Jeffersontown, rent runs 37% above the KY average, and home values are 22% above the KY average.
Median rent (per month)
Median home value
Rent Burdened
34.6%
spending 30%+ of income on rent
Severely Rent Burdened
18.6%
spending 50%+
Cost of Living Index
93.1
metro area (BEA) · US avg = 100
Median Property Tax
$2,151
per year, owner-occupied homes
Homeowners
70.1%
of occupied homes are owned
Typical Home Built
1978
median year built
Vacant Homes
4.3%
of housing units
Jobs & Economyunemployment about average for KY
Unemployment in Jeffersontown and typical pay across the metro area
Unemployment in Jeffersontown is close to the KY average.
Unemployment rate
City-level rate · BLS annual average
Unemployment Rate — 10 Year Trend
City-level (BLS) · Annual averages
What Jeffersontown Residents Do for Work · share of employed residents by industry
City residents, wherever they work
Median Salary by Occupation · metro area
Louisville/Jefferson County, KY-IN metro area
Commute21.5 min avg
How Jeffersontown residents get to work, and the nearest airports
In Jeffersontown, most residents drive alone to work (72%), and 75% get there in under 30 minutes.
How People Get to Work
Commute Time Distribution
Nearest airports · with airline service
- 9 mi
Louisville Muhammad Ali International Airport (SDF)
Small hub2.2M passengers boarded in 2025
- 76 mi
Cincinnati Northern Kentucky International Airport (CVG)
Medium hub4.4M passengers boarded in 2025
Straight-line distance. Size is the FAA’s hub category, based on passenger traffic: regional airports may have only a few flights a day.
Safetyviolent crime 80% below national average
Crime rates for 2025
Violent crime in Jeffersontown runs 80% below the national average.
Violent Crime Rate
64.6
per 100,000 residents
Below average (329 national, 2025)
Property Crime Rate
2,192.6
per 100,000 residents
Above average (1,552 national, 2025)
Jeffersontown Police Department
Natural DisastersThunderstorm Wind most common — 20 events in 2025
Natural hazard risk, storms and earthquakes
FEMA National Risk Index
Relatively High
98.3 / 100
Compares expected losses from natural hazards, social vulnerability and community resilience against every US county (higher = more risk).
Jefferson County, county-wide · FEMA NRI December 2025
In Jefferson County, which includes Jeffersontown, the most common type is thunderstorm wind, with 20 recorded events in 2025.
Most common events:
Storm events by year
| Year | Events | Top Type | Property Damage |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 20 | Thunderstorm Wind | $1,000 |
| 2024 | 12 | Thunderstorm Wind | None reported |
| 2023 | 23 | Thunderstorm Wind | None reported |
| 2022 | 9 | Thunderstorm Wind | None reported |
| 2021 | 12 | Thunderstorm Wind | $15,000 |
| 2020 | 15 | Thunderstorm Wind | $270,000 |
| 2019 | 9 | Thunderstorm Wind | $101,000 |
| 2018 | 28 | Thunderstorm Wind | $1.8M |
Property damage is the National Weather Service's estimate filed with each event. “None reported” means the events were logged with $0 damage; “Not estimated” means no estimate was filed. Storms covering several counties aren't counted here, since NOAA doesn't split their damage by county.
1 earthquake of magnitude 2.5+ within 100 miles in the past year
Jefferson County, county-wide
Jeffersontown is about 4% of Jefferson County’s population, so county-wide figures may differ from local conditions.
Air Quality49 median AQI — Good
Days by air quality category (2025)
Air quality in Jefferson County, which includes Jeffersontown, is typically good — 188 good-air days per year.
Median AQI
49
Good Days
188
per year
Moderate Days
167
per year
Unhealthy Days
1
per year
Jefferson County, county-wide
Jeffersontown is about 4% of Jefferson County’s population, so county-wide figures may differ from local conditions.
Climate87°F summers, 29°F winters
30-year climate averages (1991–2020) — monthly temperatures and precipitation
Jeffersontown has warm summers (avg high 87°F) and cold winters (avg low 29°F).
Spring (Mar–May)
68°/48°F
avg high / low
Summer (Jun–Aug)
87°/68°F
avg high / low
Fall (Sep–Nov)
69°/49°F
avg high / low
Winter (Dec–Feb)
46°/29°F
avg high / low
Annual Precipitation
52.5"
Annual Snowfall
15.1"
Hot Days/Year
38
days above 90°F
Freeze Days/Year
80
days below 32°F
Rainy Days/Year
131
Average month
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| Month | High | Low | Precip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 43°F | 27°F | 3.28" |
| Feb | 48°F | 30°F | 3.27" |
| Mar | 57°F | 38°F | 4.37" |
| Apr | 69°F | 48°F | 4.69" |
| May | 77°F | 57°F | 5.16" |
| Jun | 85°F | 66°F | 4.68" |
| Jul | 88°F | 69°F | 4.56" |
| Aug | 87°F | 68°F | 3.53" |
| Sep | 81°F | 60°F | 3.61" |
| Oct | 69°F | 48°F | 3.65" |
| Nov | 57°F | 38°F | 3.44" |
| Dec | 46°F | 31°F | 3.88" |
Healthcare
Hospitals, ratings, and health insurance in Jeffersontown
Uninsured
4.5%
of residents
No hospitals inside Jeffersontown's limits — nearest hospitals · within 15 miles
The Brook Hospital - Dupont
Psychiatric · 3.9 mi away · Louisville
The Brook Hospital - Kmi
Psychiatric · ER available · 4.4 mi away · Louisville
Baptist Health Louisville
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available · 4.5 mi away · Louisville
Medicare-certified hospitals only. Doesn’t include clinics, urgent care, or freestanding ERs.
Education15.9:1 student/teacher ratio
Schools and degree attainment in Jeffersontown
Jeffersontown's student/teacher ratio is 15.9:1, close to the national average of 16:1, and 39.8% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Public Schools
5
within city limits
Private Schools
2
within city limits
College Degree Rate
39.8%
adults 25+ with bachelor's or higher
Student/Teacher Ratio
15.9:1
National avg 16:1
Schools located within city limits (2023) — school-level metrics change slowly year to year
Colleges & Universities in Jeffersontown
Private for-profit · 2-year · 363 students · in-state tuition $14,200 · 38% graduate · median earnings $36,434 (10 yrs after entry)
Nearby Colleges (within 15 miles)
Galen College of Nursing-Louisville
6.5 mi awayPrivate for-profit · 4-year · 4,801 students · 74% graduate · median earnings $69,188 (10 yrs after entry)
Mid-America College of Funeral Service
12.1 mi awayPrivate nonprofit · 2-year · 279 students · in-state tuition $20,800 · 64% graduate · median earnings $43,688 (10 yrs after entry)
Degree-granting colleges with 100+ students, placed by campus location (main campuses only — branch campuses are reported under their parent school)
Parks & Recreationclosest: Abraham Lincoln Birthplace National Historical Park, 43 mi
Nearby national parks, recreation areas and public libraries for Jeffersontown
Jeffersontown has 6 nearby national parks or recreation areas, closest being Abraham Lincoln Birthplace National Historical Park (43 mi away).
Nearby National Parks & Recreation Areas
Abraham Lincoln Birthplace National Historical Park
National Historical Park
43 mi awayCamp Nelson National Monument
National Monument
60 mi awayMammoth Cave National Park
National Park
76 mi awayLincoln Boyhood National Memorial
National Memorial
78 mi awayWilliam Howard Taft National Historic Site
National Historic Site
85 mi awayMill Springs Battlefield National Monument
National Monument
91 mi awayPublic Libraries in Jeffersontown
Jeffersontown Branch
10635 Watterson Trail, Louisville
Cities Near Jeffersontown
The closest cities within 60 miles
Planning a move to Jeffersontown?
Read our full moving guide — what it's really like to live here.
Jeffersontown FAQ
Is Jeffersontown, Kentucky affordable?⌄
Jeffersontown's median rent is $1,320/month, which is close to the national average. The median household income is $81,506/year. Median home value is $250,700.
Is Jeffersontown, Kentucky safe?⌄
Jeffersontown's violent crime rate was 65 per 100,000 residents in 2025, which is well below the national average — one of the safer cities in the country of 329/100k that year. Property crime rate is 2193 per 100,000. As with any city, crime rates vary by neighborhood.
What is the job market like in Jeffersontown, Kentucky?⌄
Jeffersontown has an unemployment rate of 4.4%, which is close to the national average of 4.3%.
What is the cost of living in Jeffersontown, Kentucky?⌄
The cost of living in Jeffersontown is primarily driven by housing. Median rent is $1,320/month and median household income is $81,506/year. The median home value is $250,700. About 35% of renters spend more than 30% of their income on housing.
How is the commute in Jeffersontown, Kentucky?⌄
The average commute in Jeffersontown is 22 minutes, which is about average compared to the national average of 26 minutes.
Data from the US Census Bureau, BLS, FBI, NOAA, EPA, Zillow Research and other public sources. Where our data comes from