What are the schools like in London, KY?

London is served primarily by Laurel County. The district operates 11 elementary schools, 2 middle schools, and 5 high schools with a student-to-teacher ratio of 16.1:1.

What is the median household income in London?

The median household income in London, KY is $45,858 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 1.4%.

What is the weather like in London, KY?

London has an average high temperature of 45.2°F in January and 86.3°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 51.3 inches and annual snowfall averages 5.7 inches.

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

Q: Is London, KY affordable or expensive?

London's cost of living index is 90, where 100 represents the national average. This means London is 10% less expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $153,300 and the median rent is $738 per month.

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

London has a violent crime rate of 144.7 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 2604.6 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is London, KY a Good Place to Live?

London is a small town of 7,612 in Kentucky, with a median household income of $45,858 and a 1.4% unemployment rate. Its cost of living index is 90 (US average = 100), which is 10% below the national average.

Strengths: London stands out for an affordable cost of living, below-average home prices, lower-than-average crime, short average commutes.

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

All London 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: 89.7

London's overall cost of living index is 89.7, where 100 represents the US national average. Living in London costs roughly 10% less than the average American city.

Metric	London, KY	National Avg
Median Home Value	$153,300	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	$738	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	51.1%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$45,858	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Safer than Average

London's violent crime rate is 144.7 per 100,000 residents — 62% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

144.7 /100k

Property Crime

2604.6 /100k

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

Schools & Education

London is served primarily by Laurel County. The student-to-teacher ratio is 16.1:1 (slightly above the national average of ~16:1).

Metric	London, KY	National Avg
School District	Laurel County	—
Elementary Schools	11	—
Middle Schools	2	—
High Schools	5	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	16.1:1	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	17.1%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	85.9%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

London sees average highs of 45.2°F in January and 86.3°F in July, with 51.3 inches of annual precipitation and 5.7 inches of snow per year.

Metric	London, KY
Average High — January	45.2°F
Average High — July	86.3°F
Annual Precipitation	51.3"
Annual Snowfall	5.7"

Demographics

Metric	London, KY	National Avg
Population	7,612	—
Median Age	39.5	38.9
Unemployment Rate	1.4%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	18.6 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	93.4%	59.3%
Black or African American	2.1%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	1.6%	18.9%
Asian	1.2%	6.3%
Under 18	23.5%	22.2%
65 and over	19.9%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

East Bernstadt, KY 6 mi North Corbin, KY 10 mi Corbin, KY 12 mi Livingston, KY 15 mi Annville, KY 17 mi

ZIP Codes in London

London, KY is covered by 2 ZIP codes:

40741 40744

London vs Other Cities

London, KY vs East Bernstadt, KY London, KY vs North Corbin, KY London, KY vs Corbin, KY London, KY vs Livingston, KY London, KY vs Annville, KY

Frequently Asked Questions

Is London, KY affordable or expensive?

London's cost of living index is 90, where 100 is the national average. That makes London roughly 10% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage. The median home price is $153,300 and median rent is $738/month.

What is the crime rate in London, KY?

London's violent crime rate is 144.7 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 2604.6 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.

What are the schools like in London?

Public schools in London are operated by Laurel County. The district has 11 elementary, 2 middle, and 5 high schools. The student-to-teacher ratio is 16.1:1. 17.1% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Is London, KY a good place to live?

London, KY has a population of 7,612, a median household income of $45,858, and an unemployment rate of 1.4%. 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 London?

London averages 45.2°F in January and 86.3°F in July. Annual rainfall is 51.3 inches with about 5.7 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What ZIP codes are in London?

London, KY is covered by 2 ZIP codes: 40741, 40744.

What is the population of London?

The population of London, Kentucky is 7,612 with a median age of 39.5. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in London?

Key numbers for living in London: cost of living index 90 (100 = US average), median home $153,300, median household income $45,858, crime index 72 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated C+. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare London side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.