South Louisville, Louisville, KY Area Guide

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South Louisville Area Facts

  • South Louisville has a Livability Score of 77/100, which is considered exceptional
  • South Louisville crime rates are 45% higher than the Louisville average
  • Cost of living in South Louisville is 12% lower than the Louisville average
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      A+ Amenities

      Are there many local amenities in South Louisville? Yes, there are lots of amenities close to this location.

      Parks

      G.G. Moore Park
      Sprayground
      Wayside Park
      South Central Park
      Stansbury Park
      William Harrison Park
      Parkway Field
      Jack Segell Park

      Entertainment

      Kentucky Derby Museum
      Great Hall
      mosque
      Jim Patterson Stadium
      L&N Federal Credit Union Stadium
      Deja Vu Showgirls
      Dr Mark and Cindy Lynn Soccer Stadium
      Gallery 27

      Food & Drink

      Sonic
      Overtime Sports Bar and Grill
      Papa Murphy's
      Subway
      Cardinals Liquor & Tobacco
      Beef ‘O’ Brady’s
      Whirlaway Tavern
      KFC

      F Commute

      Is public transit available in South Louisville? Of all people who commute, 5.3% take public transportation in South Louisville.
      Drive to Work
      61%

      21% lower than the US average

      Take Public Transit
      5%

      4% higher than the US average

      Walk to Work
      2%

      1% lower than the US average

      A+ Cost of Living

      What is the cost of living in South Louisville? The cost of living in South Louisville is 85/100 - which is 6% lower than Kentucky.
      South Louisville
      85

      15% less expensive than average

      Louisville
      97

      3% less expensive than average

      United States
      100

      National cost of living index

      D+ Crime

      What is the crime rate in South Louisville? South Louisville crime rates are 6,339, which are 257% higher than Kentucky
      Total Crime
      6,339 per 100k people

      178% higher than the US average

      Chance of being a victim
      1 in 16

      178% higher than the US average

      Year-over-year crime
      124%

      Year over year crime is up

      D- Employment

      What is the median income in South Louisville? The median income in South Louisville is $37,856 which is 16% lower than Kentucky.
      Median household income
      $37,85632% lower than the US average
      Income per capita
      $21,10629% lower than the US average
      Unemployment rate
      4%

      13% lower than the US average

      F Health & Safety

      Is South Louisville a healthy and safe place to live? No, there are not many hospitals, police and fire stations,

      Hospitals

      UofL Health - Medical Center Southwest
      Central State Hospital
      Norton Children’s Medical Center
      Norton Brownsboro Hospital

      Pharmacies

      CVS Pharmacy
      Walmart Pharmacy
      CVS Pharmacy
      Walmart Pharmacy
      Walgreens
      Walgreens
      Walgreens
      Walgreens

      Doctors

      Associates in Dermatology, PLLC
      Dr. Susan Raghaven Pediatric Endocrinology
      Salzman Institute of Cosmetic Surgery
      Norton Community Medical Associates - Tyler Retail Village
      Norton Urgent Care
      Dr. Shorten DMD
      Kentucky Oral Surgery
      American Family Orthodontics

      A+ Housing

      What are South Louisville home prices? South Louisville home prices are $74,975 - which is 41% lower than Kentucky
      Median home value
      $74,97559% lower than the US average
      Median rent price
      $75121% lower than the US average
      Home Ownership
      30%

      53% lower than the US average

      F Schools

      Does South Louisville have good schools? The South Louisville graduation rate is 66% - which is 15% lower than Kentucky
      High school grad. rates
      66%

      20% lower than the US average

      School test scores
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      100% lower than the US average

      Student teacher ratio
      0:1

      100% lower than the US average

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