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Mount Washington, KY

Bullitt CountyElev. 215 m
Population
18,228
Median home
$253,700
Disaster risk
Relatively Low
Public schools
7
Sex offenders
2

Overview

About Mount Washington

Mount Washington is a city in Kentucky with about 18,228 residents. Mount Washington sits in Bullitt County. The median age is 38 and the median household income is $93,852. Homes carry a median value of $253,700, and about 86% of residents own where they live. White residents make up the largest share of the population (91.8%). Around 25% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and the typical commute runs about 31 minutes.

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

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Who lives here

Demographics

Population
18,228
Median age
38
Median household income
$93,852
Per-capita income
$39,858
Poverty rate
4.6%
High-school grad or higher
93.3%
Bachelor's degree or higher
25%
Unemployment
3.7%
Avg. commute
30.9 min
Work from home
10.3%
Residents by race & ethnicity
White91.8%
Hispanic or Latino3.6%
Asian0.6%
Workforce by occupation
Management, business, science & arts35.9%
Sales & office24.9%
Production, transportation & material moving18.8%
Service11.9%
Natural resources, construction & maintenance8.6%

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

Housing

Property report

Median home value
$253,700
Median gross rent
$919/mo
Owner-occupied
86.2%
Median year built
2002
Households
6,635
Avg. household size
2.73

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

Education

Schools

Schools: Average

Mount Washington has 7 public schools — 4 elementary, 2 middle, 1 high.

Student proficiency · grade 8, 2 schools
Reading75%
Math55%

% of students at or above proficient on state assessments.

Bullitt East High SchoolHighGrades 9–12
Eastside Middle SchoolMiddleGrades 6–8
MT. Washington Middle SchoolMiddleGrades 6–8
Crossroads ElementaryElementaryGrades -1–5
MT. Washington ElementaryElementaryGrades -1–5
Old Mill Elementary SchoolElementaryGrades -1–5
Pleasant Grove Elementary SchoolElementaryGrades -1–5

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

Safety

Crime

violent crime89% below national
Mount Washington43
Kentucky232
United States386
↓ 30% lower than 2019
2019–2023
property crime70% below national
Mount Washington587
Kentucky1,579
United States1,952
↓ 23% lower than 2019
2019–2023

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

Environment

Environmental hazards

Toxic-release sites and regulated facilities in and around Mount Washington.

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

Risk

Natural disaster risk

Relatively Low
Top hazards · Bullitt County
Strong windRelatively High
Cold waveRelatively Moderate
Ice stormRelatively Moderate
LightningRelatively Moderate
Riverine floodingRelatively Moderate
TornadoRelatively Moderate

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

Context

Neighborhood info

Mount Washington is in Bullitt County — see county-wide risk, demographics, and registry.

Mount Washington sits in Bullitt County. Elevation ~215 m.

Map of Mount Washington
Mount Washington, KY
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Registered sex offenders in Mount Washington, KY (2)

Public sex-offender registry records for Mount Washington, Kentucky.

Richard Wright, 43
Mount Washington · Bullitt County · 40047
AKA Richard J Wright, Richard Joseph Wright
David T Williams, 63
Mount Washington · Bullitt County · 40047
AKA David Williams, David Troy Williams

Source: Dru Sjodin National Sex Offender Public Website (NSOPW) and state registries. Public record. This information is provided for public awareness. Using it to harass, threaten, or discriminate against any registrant, or for any purpose prohibited by law, is illegal. Verify against the official registry record before relying on it.

Common questions

Mount Washington — frequently asked

What is the population of Mount Washington, Kentucky?
Mount Washington has a population of about 18,228, according to the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (5-year).
What is the average home value in Mount Washington?
The median home value in Mount Washington is $253,700, and the median gross rent is $919/month (U.S. Census ACS).
Is Mount Washington safe? What is the crime rate?
Mount Washington Police Department reported a violent-crime rate of about 43 per 100,000 residents in 2023 — lower than the U.S. rate of 386. Source: FBI UCR/NIBRS.
What natural-disaster risks does Mount Washington face?
FEMA's National Risk Index rates Bullitt County as "Relatively Low" overall, with top hazards including strong wind, cold wave, ice storm.
How many schools are in Mount Washington?
Mount Washington has 7 public schools (4 elementary, 2 middle, 1 high). Source: U.S. Dept. of Education, NCES.
How many registered sex offenders are in Mount Washington?
Public registry data lists 2 registered sex offenders in or near Mount Washington. This is neighborhood-safety information from the public state registry.
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