What are the schools like in River Bluff, KY?

School district data for River Bluff is sourced from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES).

What is the median household income in River Bluff?

The median household income in River Bluff, KY is $155,208 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 0.0%.

What is the weather like in River Bluff, KY?

River Bluff has an average high temperature of 40.6°F in January and 87.5°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 50.7 inches and annual snowfall averages 4.3 inches.

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

Q: Is River Bluff, KY affordable or expensive?

River Bluff's cost of living index is 94, where 100 represents the national average. This means River Bluff is 6% less expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $383,700 and the median rent is N/A per month.

Q: What is the crime rate in River Bluff, KY?

River Bluff has a violent crime rate of 50.9 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 693.1 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is River Bluff, KY a Good Place to Live?

River Bluff is a small town of 496 in Kentucky, with a median household income of $155,208 . Its cost of living index is 94 (US average = 100), which is 6% below the national average.

Strengths: River Bluff stands out for an affordable cost of living, a well-educated population, short average commutes.

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

All River Bluff 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

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

Metric	River Bluff, KY	National Avg
Median Home Value	$383,700	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	N/A	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	98.8%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$155,208	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Very Safe

River Bluff's violent crime rate is 50.9 per 100,000 residents — 87% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

50.9 /100k

Property Crime

693.1 /100k

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

Schools & Education

Metric	River Bluff, KY	National Avg
School District	N/A	—
Elementary Schools	N/A	—
Middle Schools	N/A	—
High Schools	N/A	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	N/A	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	57.8%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	98.9%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

River Bluff sees average highs of 40.6°F in January and 87.5°F in July, with 50.7 inches of annual precipitation and 4.3 inches of snow per year.

Metric	River Bluff, KY
Average High — January	40.6°F
Average High — July	87.5°F
Annual Precipitation	50.7"
Annual Snowfall	4.3"

Demographics

Metric	River Bluff, KY	National Avg
Population	496	—
Median Age	40.4	38.9
Unemployment Rate	0.0%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	25.2 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	92.1%	59.3%
Black or African American	5.2%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	2.4%	18.9%
Asian	0.0%	6.3%
Under 18	24.4%	22.2%
65 and over	13.9%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

Prospect, KY 2 mi Goshen, KY 2 mi Utica, IN 4 mi Green Spring, KY 4 mi Brownsboro Farm, KY 5 mi

River Bluff vs Other Cities

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is River Bluff, KY affordable or expensive?

River Bluff's cost of living index is 94, where 100 is the national average. That makes River Bluff roughly 6% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage. The median home price is $383,700 and median rent is N/A/month.

What is the crime rate in River Bluff, KY?

River Bluff's violent crime rate is 50.9 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 693.1 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.

What are the schools like in River Bluff?

School district information is sourced from NCES Common Core of Data.

Is River Bluff, KY a good place to live?

River Bluff, KY has a population of 496, a median household income of $155,208, and an unemployment rate of 0.0%. 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 River Bluff?

River Bluff averages 40.6°F in January and 87.5°F in July. Annual rainfall is 50.7 inches with about 4.3 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What is the population of River Bluff?

The population of River Bluff, Kentucky is 496 with a median age of 40.4. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in River Bluff?

Key numbers for living in River Bluff: cost of living index 94 (100 = US average), median home $383,700, median household income $155,208, crime index 21 (100 = US average, lower is safer). Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare River Bluff side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.