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Jeffersontown, KY

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Jeffersontown, KY

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Demographics

Predominantly WhiteSimpson's Diversity Index: 43
Population28,988
Foreign Born3.8%
Population Density2,666people per mi²
Median Age39.3 yrs
Demographics Trajectory
StableSince 2010, this city has held a relatively stable population and racial composition.
Current Race / Ethnicity Breakdown
Population Trends

Quality of Life

Overall Quality Of Life
A-
Great

A high quality of life with strong walkability, manageable living costs, healthy neighborhood signals, and solid amenity access.

Quality of Life blends cost of living, nearby amenities, socioeconomic signals, and neighborhood character. City-level scores represent the whole municipality; individual neighborhoods can differ.

Cost of Living

98/100

2% below national average

A

The Real Cost of Living in Jeffersontown, Kentucky

TierIndividualFamily (4)
Survival $20k$38k
Comfortable $46k$68k
Luxury $105k+$164k+
Elite (Top 5%) $124k+$192k+
Affordability Ratio

116%

The Hood Index™

A metric tracking the socioeconomic signals of the area.

A
Hood Index scan area
Luxury Lean89%
RisksNeutralGrowth
Premium
40
Positive
39
Poor
5
Negative
3

Groceries

6 within 10 miles

1.4mi

Gas

20 within 10 miles

1.1mi

Hospital

20 within 20 miles

3.1mi

Airport

Indianapolis International Airport

111.5mi

Post Office

USPS — Jeffersontown, KY

1.1mi

Critical Amenities

Golf10Nearest 2.2 mi
Camping14Nearest 5.5 mi
Marina2Nearest 9.2 mi
Winery0Nearest 14.9 mi
Ice Rink0 
Gun Range1Nearest 6.4 mi

Affluence Level

Overall Affluence Grade
C
Average

A middle-class area roughly in line with national averages across income, home values, education, and employment.

Median HHI
$78k-0.9%
4% above US avg
Est. Avg Net Worth
$454k
31% below US avg
College Educated
38.9%
11% above US avg
WFH
12.7%
11% below US avg
Homeownership
66.5%
2% above US avg
Median Home
$237k
16% below US avg

Crime

Overall Crime Grade
B-
Safe

Generally safer than 61% of comparable U.S. locations.

Crime Rate
22.1
Incidents per 1,000 residents
5yr Trend
−41.2%
Overall crime change since 2020

Violent Crime

5yr−57.6%
Homicide
0.03 / 1k Residents31% above state avg
Robbery
0.34 / 1k Residents22% above state avg
Aggravated Assault
0.10 / 1k Residents92% below state avg

Property Crime

5yr−24.7%
Burglary
1.94 / 1k Residents22% above state avg
Larceny-Theft
15.64 / 1k Residents83% above state avg
Motor Vehicle Theft
3.88 / 1k Residents113% above state avg
Source: FBI Crime Data · 2025

Political Climate

Cook PVI: D+10Leans Liberal

District shown is the primary district for this city’s centroid. Cities may span multiple districts.

Presidential Voting Trends for Jeffersontown, Kentucky
Dem Rep
30%40%50%60%2000200420082012201620202024

Personal Sovereignty

Personal Sovereignty measures your capacity for self-reliance and independence with minimal government friction. Higher scores mean fewer barriers between you and the way you want to live... but it assumes you have the space you need and good neighbors.

Overall Sovereignty Grade
B
Self-Reliant

Viable for self-reliance. Generally workable, though some barriers may limit total independence.

State Policy

Tax Burden
C+
Fair9.6% of income
Property Rights
D+
WeakIJ Grade D+
Firearm Rights
A
GreatFPC Grade A
Homeschooling
A-
GoodLow regulation

Energy independence: Importer (60% of energy produced in-state)

Personal Liberty

Raw Milk
D-
RestrictedLimited
Gambling Laws
C+
LimitedTribal · Poker · Sportsbetting
Marijuana Laws
C+
LimitedMedical only

Homesteading

Growing Season206 days285 frost-free
Annual Rainfall56.2"
Elevation643 ft

Strategic Assessment

Strategic Assessment grades tactical survivability using Joel Skousen's Strategic Relocation framework. Major population centers, blast zones, natural disasters, and border exposure all drive risk — lower exposure means a more defensible position in a crisis.

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Overall Strategic Grade
D+
Vulnerable

Multiple tactical vulnerabilities. Population density, target proximity, or disaster risk are likely compounding. A retreat property and exit planning is required.

Strategic Pillars

City Proximity
F
Poor11 mi to nearest major city
Pop. Density
D-
Poor2,666/sq mi
Fallout Danger
A-
Good1 within ~30 mi
Natural Disaster
F
PoorInland Flooding, Tornado, Earthquake, Cold Wave, Heat Wave
Border / Coast
A+
Greatborder 371 mi · coast 478 mi
FEMA Expected Loss$341.9M/yrfor the county

Key Distances

Nearest Major CityLouisville618k people are 11 mi away
Nearest Major AirportNo hub airport within 50 mi
Distance to State Capital38 miFrankfort, KY
Nearest Prison15 mi3 within 25 mi

* Values derived from national, state, county, city and local statistics and may differ in a specific area. Last updated: 2026-04-21T09:09:28.000Z

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