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Mount Washington.
About
Life in Mount Washington
Living in Mount Washington means embracing a straightforward suburban reality—you're essentially a commuter town 20 miles northwest of Louisville's downtown, and that's actually the whole point for most people who settle here. The population has roughly doubled since 2000, transforming it from a smaller town into a family-oriented place with around 18,000 residents, and that growth has come with both upsides and the typical sprawl that comes with rapid expansion. Your average commute to the city runs about 31 minutes, which is manageable but real—you're not walking to work, and Route 31E and Route 150 get predictable traffic during rush hours.
Mount Washington at a Glance
Population, income, housing and more
Median Age
39.2 yrs
Poverty Rate
5.3%
Foreign-Born
1.9%
Broadband Internet
95.4%
of households
Population Growth
+5.0%
recent change · Census Bureau
Median household income
Demographics1.9% foreign-born, most often from Cuba
Who lives in Mount Washington: race and ethnicity, ages, households, languages and countries of origin
In Mount Washington, the largest foreign-born group is from Cuba (34.6%), and 2.3% of residents speak Spanish at home.
Under 18
25.6%
of residents
65 and Older
15.0%
of residents
Households with Kids
39.0%
anyone under 18
Living Alone
22.9%
of households
Married Couples
54.5%
of households
Avg Household Size
2.65
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 about average for KY
Rent, home values, and income in Mount Washington
In Mount Washington, home values are 30% above the KY average.
Median rent (per month)
Median home value
Rent Burdened
24.9%
spending 30%+ of income on rent
Severely Rent Burdened
9.4%
spending 50%+
Cost of Living Index
93.1
metro area (BEA) · US avg = 100
Median Property Tax
$2,361
per year, owner-occupied homes
Homeowners
86.1%
of occupied homes are owned
Typical Home Built
2002
median year built
Vacant Homes
3.1%
of housing units
Home Value Trend
Latest: $325,579 (September 2026)
Jobs & Economyunemployment about average for KY
Unemployment in Mount Washington and typical pay across the metro area
Unemployment in Bullitt County, which includes Mount Washington, is close to the KY average.
Unemployment rate
Mount Washington: Bullitt County rate (county-wide) · BLS annual average
Unemployment Rate — 10 Year Trend
Bullitt County (county-wide) · Annual averages
What Mount Washington 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
Commute29.2 min avg
How Mount Washington residents get to work, and the nearest airports
In Mount Washington, most residents drive alone to work (78%), and 42% get there in under 30 minutes.
How People Get to Work
Commute Time Distribution
Nearest airports · with airline service
- 13 mi
Louisville Muhammad Ali International Airport (SDF)
Small hub2.2M passengers boarded in 2025
- 84 mi
Cincinnati Northern Kentucky International Airport (CVG)
Medium hub4.4M passengers boarded in 2025
- 146 mi
Nashville International Airport (BNA)
Major hub12.5M 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 89% below national average
Crime rates for 2025
Violent crime in Mount Washington runs 89% below the national average.
Violent Crime Rate
36.8
per 100,000 residents
Below average (329 national, 2025)
Property Crime Rate
414.7
per 100,000 residents
Below average (1,552 national, 2025)
Mount Washington Police Department
Natural DisastersThunderstorm Wind most common — 13 events in 2025
Natural hazard risk, storms and earthquakes
FEMA National Risk Index
Relatively Low
71.8 / 100
Compares expected losses from natural hazards, social vulnerability and community resilience against every US county (higher = more risk).
Bullitt County, county-wide · FEMA NRI December 2025
In Bullitt County, which includes Mount Washington, the most common type is thunderstorm wind, with 13 recorded events in 2025.
Most common events:
Storm events by year
| Year | Events | Top Type | Property Damage |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 13 | Thunderstorm Wind | $20,000 |
| 2024 | 4 | Thunderstorm Wind | Not estimated |
| 2023 | 8 | Thunderstorm Wind | None reported |
| 2022 | 3 | Tornado | Not estimated |
| 2021 | 5 | Ice Storm | None reported |
| 2020 | 1 | Thunderstorm Wind | Not estimated |
| 2019 | 2 | Thunderstorm Wind | $1,000 |
| 2018 | 11 | Winter Storm | $683,000 |
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
Bullitt County, county-wide
Air Quality39 median AQI — Good
Days by air quality category (2025)
Air quality in Bullitt County, which includes Mount Washington, is typically good.
Median AQI
39
Bullitt County, county-wide
Climate86°F summers, 28°F winters
30-year climate averages (1991–2020) — monthly temperatures and precipitation
Mount Washington has warm summers (avg high 86°F) and cold winters (avg low 28°F).
Spring (Mar–May)
67°/46°F
avg high / low
Summer (Jun–Aug)
86°/66°F
avg high / low
Fall (Sep–Nov)
69°/48°F
avg high / low
Winter (Dec–Feb)
45°/28°F
avg high / low
Annual Precipitation
50.6"
Annual Snowfall
3.5"
Hot Days/Year
30
days above 90°F
Freeze Days/Year
85
days below 32°F
Rainy Days/Year
97
Average month
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| Month | High | Low | Precip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 42°F | 26°F | 3.83" |
| Feb | 47°F | 29°F | 3.71" |
| Mar | 57°F | 37°F | 5.12" |
| Apr | 68°F | 46°F | 5.34" |
| May | 77°F | 56°F | 5.79" |
| Jun | 84°F | 64°F | 4.86" |
| Jul | 87°F | 68°F | 4.68" |
| Aug | 87°F | 67°F | 3.33" |
| Sep | 81°F | 59°F | 3.84" |
| Oct | 70°F | 48°F | 4.19" |
| Nov | 57°F | 38°F | 3.86" |
| Dec | 46°F | 30°F | 4.56" |
Healthcare
Hospitals, ratings, and health insurance in Mount Washington
Uninsured
2.6%
of residents
No hospitals inside Mount Washington's limits — nearest hospitals · within 15 miles
CHI Saint Joseph Flaget Memorial Hospital
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available · 12.6 mi away · Bardstown
The Brook Hospital - Dupont
Psychiatric · 13.9 mi away · Louisville
Baptist Health Louisville
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available · 14.3 mi away · Louisville
Medicare-certified hospitals only. Doesn’t include clinics, urgent care, or freestanding ERs.
Education18.7:1 student/teacher ratio
Schools and degree attainment in Mount Washington
Mount Washington's student/teacher ratio is 18.7:1 (higher than the national average of 16:1), and 26.1% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Public Schools
7
within city limits
Private Schools
0
within city limits
College Degree Rate
26.1%
adults 25+ with bachelor's or higher
Student/Teacher Ratio
18.7:1
National avg 16:1
Schools located within city limits (2023) — school-level metrics change slowly year to year
Colleges Near Mount Washington (within 15 miles)
Private for-profit · 2-year · 363 students · in-state tuition $14,200 · 38% graduate · median earnings $36,434 (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, 32 mi
Nearby national parks, recreation areas and public libraries for Mount Washington
Mount Washington has 6 nearby national parks or recreation areas, closest being Abraham Lincoln Birthplace National Historical Park (32 mi away).
Nearby National Parks & Recreation Areas
Abraham Lincoln Birthplace National Historical Park
National Historical Park
32 mi awayCamp Nelson National Monument
National Monument
55 mi awayMammoth Cave National Park
National Park
66 mi awayLincoln Boyhood National Memorial
National Memorial
79 mi awayMill Springs Battlefield National Monument
National Monument
81 mi awayWilliam Howard Taft National Historic Site
National Historic Site
93 mi awayPublic Libraries in Mount Washington
Mount Washington Branch Library
214 North Bardstown Road, Mt. Washington
Cities Near Mount Washington
The closest cities within 60 miles
Planning a move to Mount Washington?
Read our full moving guide — what it's really like to live here.
Mount Washington FAQ
Is Mount Washington, Kentucky affordable?⌄
Mount Washington's median rent is $1,008/month, which is below the national average, making it relatively affordable. The median household income is $96,239/year. Median home value is $268,200.
Is Mount Washington, Kentucky safe?⌄
Mount Washington's violent crime rate was 37 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 415 per 100,000. As with any city, crime rates vary by neighborhood.
What is the job market like in Mount Washington, Kentucky?⌄
Bullitt County, which includes Mount Washington, has an unemployment rate of 4.5%, which is close to the national average of 4.3%.
What is the cost of living in Mount Washington, Kentucky?⌄
The cost of living in Mount Washington is primarily driven by housing. Median rent is $1,008/month and median household income is $96,239/year. The median home value is $268,200. About 25% of renters spend more than 30% of their income on housing.
How is the commute in Mount Washington, Kentucky?⌄
The average commute in Mount Washington is 29 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