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Mount Washington, KY

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Mount Washington, KY

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Demographics

HomogeneousSimpson's Diversity Index: 16
Population18,228
Foreign Born1.4%
Population Density1,904people per mi²
Median Age38.0 yrs
Demographics Trajectory
GrowingSince 2010, this city's population has grown with relatively minor shifts in racial composition.
Current Race / Ethnicity Breakdown
Population Trends

Quality of Life

Overall Quality Of Life
B+
Good

Above-average quality of iife. The area offers a reasonable cost of living, decent mobility, and a mix of neighborhood amenities.

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

83/100

17% below national average

A+

The Real Cost of Living in Mount Washington, Kentucky

TierIndividualFamily (4)
Survival $15k$28k
Comfortable $49k$72k
Luxury $123k+$191k+
Elite (Top 5%) $145k+$225k+
Affordability Ratio

130%

The Hood Index™

A metric tracking the socioeconomic signals of the area.

A-
Hood Index scan area
Premium Lean79%
RisksNeutralGrowth
Premium
9
Positive
8
Poor
3
Negative
0

Groceries

6 within 10 miles

1.4mi

Gas

20 within 10 miles

0.4mi

Hospital

20 within 20 miles

7.8mi

Airport

Indianapolis International Airport

122.3mi

Post Office

USPS — Mount Washington, KY

0.9mi

Critical Amenities

Golf4Nearest 5.8 mi
Camping13Nearest 16.3 mi
Marina0Nearest 19.9 mi
Winery2Nearest 5.5 mi
Ice Rink0 
Gun Range0Nearest 11.3 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
$94k+2.9%
25% above US avg
Est. Avg Net Worth
$582k
11% below US avg
College Educated
25.0%
29% below US avg
WFH
10.3%
28% below US avg
Homeownership
86.2%
32% above US avg
Median Home
$254k
10% below US avg

Crime

Overall Crime Grade
A+
Very Safe

Lower crime rates than 93% of comparable U.S. locations.

Crime Rate
4.4
Incidents per 1,000 residents
5yr Trend
−34.2%
Overall crime change since 2020

Violent Crime

5yr−21.1%
Homicide
0.00 / 1k Residents100% below state avg
Robbery
0.05 / 1k Residents81% below state avg
Aggravated Assault
0.21 / 1k Residents84% below state avg

Property Crime

5yr−47.3%
Burglary
0.84 / 1k Residents47% below state avg
Larceny-Theft
2.68 / 1k Residents69% below state avg
Motor Vehicle Theft
0.58 / 1k Residents68% below state avg
Source: FBI Crime Data · 2025

Political Climate

Cook PVI: R+20Solidly Conservative

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

Presidential Voting Trends for Mount Washington, Kentucky
Dem Rep
20%30%40%50%60%70%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 Season200 days285 frost-free
Annual Rainfall57.8"
Elevation669 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
C-
Exposed

Meaningful friction. Expect exposure to either population pressure, blast zones, or natural disaster risk. Consider buying a retreat property.

Strategic Pillars

City Proximity
D-
Poor18 mi to nearest major city
Pop. Density
C-
Weak1,904/sq mi
Fallout Danger
B-
Fair1 within ~30 mi
Natural Disaster
D
PoorInland Flooding, Tornado, Cold Wave, Strong Wind, Earthquake
Border / Coast
A+
Greatborder 380 mi · coast 470 mi
FEMA Expected Loss$45.5M/yrfor the county

Key Distances

Nearest Major CityLouisville618k people are 18 mi away
Nearest Major AirportNo hub airport within 50 mi
Distance to State Capital39 miFrankfort, KY
Nearest Prison17 mi1 within 25 mi

* Values derived from national, state, county, city and local statistics and may differ in a specific area. Last updated: 2026-04-21T09:11:09.000Z

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