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Jeffersontown, KY

Founded 1797Jefferson CountyElev. 214 m
Population
28,988
Median home
$236,800
Disaster risk
Relatively High
Public schools
2
Sex offenders
0

Overview

About Jeffersontown

Jeffersontown is home to roughly 28,988 residents. Jeffersontown was founded in 1797 and sits in Jefferson County. The median age is 39.3 and the median household income is $78,185. Homes carry a median value of $236,800, and about 67% of residents own where they live. White residents make up the largest share of the population (74.2%). Around 39% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and the typical commute runs about 22 minutes.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (5-year).

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Who lives here

Demographics

Population
28,988
Median age
39.3
Median household income
$78,185
Per-capita income
$39,113
Poverty rate
6.8%
High-school grad or higher
95.3%
Bachelor's degree or higher
38.9%
Unemployment
3.4%
Avg. commute
21.9 min
Work from home
12.7%
Residents by race & ethnicity
White74.2%
Hispanic or Latino6.2%
Black12.4%
Asian4.3%
Workforce by occupation
Management, business, science & arts45.3%
Sales & office19.8%
Service14.3%
Production, transportation & material moving13.2%
Natural resources, construction & maintenance7.4%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (5-year).

Housing

Property report

Median home value
$236,800
Median gross rent
$1,253/mo
Owner-occupied
66.5%
Median year built
1977
Households
12,288
Avg. household size
2.34

Area-level figures. Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS (5-year). Parcel-level records coming next.

Education

Schools

Jeffersontown has 2 public schools — 1 elementary, 1 high.

Jeffersontown HighHighGrades 9–12
Jeffersontown ElementaryElementary

Public schools + grade-8 proficiency. Source: U.S. Dept. of Education (NCES directory + EDFacts assessments), via Urban Institute.

Safety

Crime

violent crime73% below national
Jeffersontown105
Kentucky232
United States386
↓ 8% lower than 2019
2019–2023
property crime41% above national
Jeffersontown2,748
Kentucky1,579
United States1,952
↑ 27% higher than 2019
2019–2023

Rate per 100,000 residents/year, Jeffersontown Police Department, 2023. Source: FBI UCR/NIBRS (Crime Data Explorer).

Environment

Environmental hazards

Toxic-release sites and regulated facilities in and around Jeffersontown.

Data source being added: U.S. EPA — Toxics Release Inventory (public). We show real, sourced figures only — never estimates.

Risk

Natural disaster risk

Relatively High
Top hazards · Jefferson County
TornadoVery High
Cold waveRelatively High
Heat waveRelatively High
Ice stormRelatively High
LightningRelatively High
Riverine floodingRelatively High

County-level natural-hazard risk. Source: FEMA National Risk Index.

Context

Neighborhood info

Jeffersontown is in Jefferson County — see county-wide risk, demographics, and registry.

Jeffersontown was founded in 1797 and sits in Jefferson County. Elevation ~214 m.

Map of Jeffersontown
Jeffersontown, KY
Where Jeffersontown is
Louisville/Jefferson CountyLexington-FayetteBowling GreenOwensboroCovingtonGeorgetownJeffersontown
Historic places

20 on the National Register of Historic Places.

Confederate Martyrs Monument in JeffersontownBeechlandHoke, Andrew, HouseJudge Kirby HouseStout, Ben, HouseWestwood FarmYenowine-Kennedy HouseJeffersontown Colored School
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Nearby cities
Lyndon (4 mi)Middletown (4 mi)Louisville/Jefferson County (5 mi)St. Matthews (5 mi)Mount Washington (11 mi)Shively (13 mi)

Common questions

Jeffersontown — frequently asked

What is the population of Jeffersontown, Kentucky?
Jeffersontown has a population of about 28,988, according to the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (5-year).
What is the average home value in Jeffersontown?
The median home value in Jeffersontown is $236,800, and the median gross rent is $1,253/month (U.S. Census ACS).
Is Jeffersontown safe? What is the crime rate?
Jeffersontown Police Department reported a violent-crime rate of about 105 per 100,000 residents in 2023 — lower than the U.S. rate of 386. Source: FBI UCR/NIBRS.
What natural-disaster risks does Jeffersontown face?
FEMA's National Risk Index rates Jefferson County as "Relatively High" overall, with top hazards including tornado, cold wave, heat wave.
How many schools are in Jeffersontown?
Jeffersontown has 2 public schools (1 elementary, 1 high). Source: U.S. Dept. of Education, NCES.
How many registered sex offenders are in Jeffersontown?
Public registry data lists 0 registered sex offenders in or near Jeffersontown. This is neighborhood-safety information from the public state registry.
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