What are the schools like in Jeffersontown, KY?

Jeffersontown is served primarily by Jefferson County. The district operates 92 elementary schools, 24 middle schools, and 35 high schools with a student-to-teacher ratio of 15.2:1.

What is the median household income in Jeffersontown?

The median household income in Jeffersontown, KY is $78,929 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 4.5%.

What is the weather like in Jeffersontown, KY?

Jeffersontown has an average high temperature of 42.9°F in January and 87.9°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 52.5 inches and annual snowfall averages 15.1 inches.

Jeffersontown, KY Cost of Living, Crime & Is It a Good Place to Live? (2026)

Q: Is Jeffersontown, KY affordable or expensive?

Jeffersontown's cost of living index is 94, where 100 represents the national average. This means Jeffersontown is 6% less expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $225,500 and the median rent is $1,175 per month.

Q: What is the crime rate in Jeffersontown, KY?

Jeffersontown has a violent crime rate of 105.0 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 2275.7 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is Jeffersontown, KY a Good Place to Live?

Jeffersontown is a small city of 28,796 in Kentucky, with a median household income of $78,929 and a 4.5% unemployment rate. Its cost of living index is 94 (US average = 100), which is 6% below the national average.

Strengths: Jeffersontown stands out for an affordable cost of living, below-average home prices, lower-than-average crime, solid school ratings (B+), a well-educated population, short average commutes.

Trade-offs: No major red flags stand out in the available data. Whether Jeffersontown is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.

All Jeffersontown city data on this page comes from official government sources — the US Census Bureau, FBI, NCES, BEA, and NOAA — updated annually.

Cost of Living

Index: 94.0

Jeffersontown's overall cost of living index is 94.0, where 100 represents the US national average. Living in Jeffersontown costs roughly 6% less than the average American city.

Metric	Jeffersontown, KY	National Avg
Median Home Value	$225,500	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	$1,175	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	67.5%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$78,929	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Safer than Average

Jeffersontown's violent crime rate is 105.0 per 100,000 residents — 72% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

105.0 /100k

Property Crime

2275.7 /100k

Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.

Schools & Education

Jeffersontown is served primarily by Jefferson County. The student-to-teacher ratio is 15.2:1 (better than the national average of ~16:1).

Metric	Jeffersontown, KY	National Avg
School District	Jefferson County	—
Elementary Schools	92	—
Middle Schools	24	—
High Schools	35	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	15.2:1	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	39.4%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	96.1%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Jeffersontown sees average highs of 42.9°F in January and 87.9°F in July, with 52.5 inches of annual precipitation and 15.1 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Jeffersontown, KY
Average High — January	42.9°F
Average High — July	87.9°F
Annual Precipitation	52.5"
Annual Snowfall	15.1"

Demographics

Metric	Jeffersontown, KY	National Avg
Population	28,796	—
Median Age	39.2	38.9
Unemployment Rate	4.5%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	22.6 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	77.6%	59.3%
Black or African American	12.4%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	2.9%	18.9%
Asian	4.4%	6.3%
Under 18	23.4%	22.2%
65 and over	18.2%	16.8%

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Jeffersontown, KY affordable or expensive?

Jeffersontown's cost of living index is 94, where 100 is the national average. That makes Jeffersontown roughly 6% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage. The median home price is $225,500 and median rent is $1,175/month.

What is the crime rate in Jeffersontown, KY?

Jeffersontown's violent crime rate is 105.0 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 2275.7 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.

What are the schools like in Jeffersontown?

Public schools in Jeffersontown are operated by Jefferson County. The district has 92 elementary, 24 middle, and 35 high schools. The student-to-teacher ratio is 15.2:1. 39.4% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Is Jeffersontown, KY a good place to live?

Jeffersontown, KY has a population of 28,796, a median household income of $78,929, and an unemployment rate of 4.5%. It offers below-average costs of living, which stretches take-home pay further than in most American cities. Whether it's right for you depends on your priorities — use the compare tool above to stack it against another city you're considering.

What is the weather like in Jeffersontown?

Jeffersontown averages 42.9°F in January and 87.9°F in July. Annual rainfall is 52.5 inches with about 15.1 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What is the population of Jeffersontown?

The population of Jeffersontown, Kentucky is 28,796 with a median age of 39.2. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Jeffersontown?

Key numbers for living in Jeffersontown: cost of living index 94 (100 = US average), median home $225,500, median household income $78,929, crime index 60 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated B+. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Jeffersontown side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.