Daylight through the yearLongest day (Jun 21): 14 h 49 min6:20 am – 9:09 pmShortest day (Dec 21): 9 h 31 min7:55 am – 5:26 pm
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People45,405 residentsin the ZIP code areaMedian age 35.418,443 householdsMedian household income $54,931Median home value $184,600Median rent $979 a month54% of homes owner-occupiedMedian property tax $1,728 a yearSource: US Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Work and commuting5.1% unemployment rate68% of adults are in the labour force, 22,799 employedMain industries: education and health care 19%, transport, warehousing and utilities 16%, manufacturing 14%Average commute 23 minutes74% drive alone, 11% car-pool, 2% take public transport, 2% walk or cycle, 8% work from homeSource: US Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020-2024, ZIP area
Education and languages23% of adults have a bachelor's degree or higher85% finished high school, 9% hold a graduate degreeLanguages at home: English only 73%, Spanish 13%, Vietnamese 4%, other languages 4%17% speak English less than very wellSource: US Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020-2024, ZIP area
ClimateWarmest month July: highs 89°F, lows 71°FColdest month January: highs 44°F, lows 28°F48 in of rain a year, on about 80 dayswettest month May13 in of snow a year, on about 12 days43 days above 90°F, 74 nights below freezing in a typical yearSource: NOAA 1991-2020 Climate Normals, Louisville Intl Ap station, 3 mi away
Nearby landmarksKenwood Hillpeak · under a mileRed Stone Hillpeak · under a mileCardinal Hill Reservoirreservoir · 1.3 miWatterson Lakelake · 2.8 miUniversity of Louisvillecollege · 4.8 miSilver Lakelake · 3.9 miSource: USGS Geographic Names Information System
Parks and public landsIroquois Parkpark · under a mile · 714 acresSouthern Parkwaypark · 2.4 miBeargrass Creek State Nature Preservestate conservation land · 5.8 miCave Hill National Cemeteryhistoric site · 7.6 miFalls of The Ohio State Parkstate park · 8.9 miMcNeely Lakestate recreation area · 8.3 mi · 52 acresSource: USGS Protected Areas Database (PAD-US)
Earthquakes4 of magnitude 3 or more within 50 miles since 19700 of magnitude 4+, 0 of magnitude 5+Largest: magnitude 3.9 on 24 Jan 199039 mi away, near Alton, IndianaMost recent: magnitude 3.8 on 27 Jan 199035 mi awaySource: USGS Earthquake Catalog
Natural hazardsOverall risk Relatively HighJefferson County, KY, compared with all US countiesHigher-risk hazardsTornado Very HighRiver flooding Relatively HighHeat wave Relatively HighCold wave Relatively HighSource: FEMA National Risk Index (county level)
Air quality52% of days had good air in 2025188 of 365 days measured167 moderate, 9 unhealthy for sensitive groups, 1 unhealthy daysMedian index 49, worst day 153main pollutant: fine particles (PM2.5)Source: US EPA Air Quality Index, Jefferson County monitors, KY
Internet at home92% of households have a broadband subscription70% have cable, fibre or DSL20% rely on a mobile data plan alone5% have no internet at homeSource: US Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Drinking waterLouisville Water Companyserves 806,997 people from surface waterNo health-based violations since 2021Source: US EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System, largest system serving the town
Elevation472 ft144 m above sea levelSource: USGS 3D Elevation Program
Local servicesHospitalSaints Mary and Elizabeth Hospital2.2 miPost officeIroquois Post Office2.2 miTown hallShively City Hall3.5 miPoliceLouisville Metro Police Department - Traffic Unit3.1 miFire stationLouisville Fire Department - Engine 23under a mileSource: USGS National Structures Dataset
SchoolsWithin 2 mi11 schools4 elementary, 2 middle, 3 high, 2 otherSchoolSaint Nicholas Academyunder a mileElementaryKenwood Elementary Schoolunder a mileSchoolValiant Christian Academyunder a mileCollegeUniversity of Louisville4.8 miSource: USGS National Structures Dataset
Getting aroundAirportLouisville Muhammad Ali International Airport SDF2.9 miInterstateI-2642.8 miUS highwayUS 31W3.0 miCoachLouisvilleBarons Bus Lines6.9 miTransit35 stops within a mileTransit Authority of River City (TARC)Sources: OurAirports; US Census Bureau TIGER roads; Bureau of Transportation Statistics NTAD
Distances in these cards are measured from the centre of the 40214 ZIP area.
