What are the schools like in Spring Mill, KY?

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

What is the median household income in Spring Mill?

The median household income in Spring Mill, KY is $123,750 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 2.7%.

What is the weather like in Spring Mill, KY?

Spring Mill has an average high temperature of 42.4°F in January and 87.3°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 53.1 inches and annual snowfall averages 15.1 inches.

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

Q: Is Spring Mill, KY affordable or expensive?

Spring Mill's cost of living index is 94, where 100 represents the national average. This means Spring Mill is 6% less expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $264,100 and the median rent is N/A per month.

Q: What is the crime rate in Spring Mill, KY?

Spring Mill has a violent crime rate of 16.8 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 381.6 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is Spring Mill, KY a Good Place to Live?

Spring Mill is a small town of 325 in Kentucky, with a median household income of $123,750 and a 2.7% unemployment rate. Its cost of living index is 94 (US average = 100), which is 6% below the national average.

Strengths: Spring Mill 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 Spring Mill is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.

All Spring Mill 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

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

Metric	Spring Mill, KY	National Avg
Median Home Value	$264,100	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	N/A	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	100.0%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$123,750	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Very Safe

Spring Mill's violent crime rate is 16.8 per 100,000 residents — 96% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

16.8 /100k

Property Crime

381.6 /100k

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

Schools & Education

Metric	Spring Mill, 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	47.3%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	95.5%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Spring Mill sees average highs of 42.4°F in January and 87.3°F in July, with 53.1 inches of annual precipitation and 15.1 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Spring Mill, KY
Average High — January	42.4°F
Average High — July	87.3°F
Annual Precipitation	53.1"
Annual Snowfall	15.1"

Demographics

Metric	Spring Mill, KY	National Avg
Population	325	—
Median Age	40.8	38.9
Unemployment Rate	2.7%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	25.1 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	87.7%	59.3%
Black or African American	5.8%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	1.8%	18.9%
Asian	0.3%	6.3%
Under 18	24.3%	22.2%
65 and over	12.9%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

Hollow Creek, KY 1 mi Louisville/Jefferson County metro government, KY 2 mi Heritage Creek, KY 4 mi West Buechel, KY 4 mi Poplar Hills, KY 4 mi

Spring Mill vs Other Cities

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Spring Mill, KY affordable or expensive?

Spring Mill's cost of living index is 94, where 100 is the national average. That makes Spring Mill roughly 6% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage. The median home price is $264,100 and median rent is N/A/month.

What is the crime rate in Spring Mill, KY?

Spring Mill's violent crime rate is 16.8 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 381.6 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.

What are the schools like in Spring Mill?

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

Is Spring Mill, KY a good place to live?

Spring Mill, KY has a population of 325, a median household income of $123,750, and an unemployment rate of 2.7%. 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 Spring Mill?

Spring Mill averages 42.4°F in January and 87.3°F in July. Annual rainfall is 53.1 inches with about 15.1 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What is the population of Spring Mill?

The population of Spring Mill, Kentucky is 325 with a median age of 40.8. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Spring Mill?

Key numbers for living in Spring Mill: cost of living index 94 (100 = US average), median home $264,100, median household income $123,750, crime index 10 (100 = US average, lower is safer). Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Spring Mill side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.