Living in Louisville, Kansas
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Louisville · Census data 2020–2024
Louisville has 175 residents with a median age of 64.7. The median home value is $57,100, the median rent is $1,100/month.
Louisville is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Louisville at a glance
- Population
- 175
- Median age
- 64.7State: 37.4
- Median home value
- $57,100State: $217,200
- Median rent
- $1,100/moState: $1,060
- Homeowners
- 92.3%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 7%
- Average commute
- 22 min
Is Louisville a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 74% lower than the state median; a poverty rate of 4.6%.
Cons: An average commute of 22 minutes; unemployment of 4.5%.
The weather is best in May–June and September–October.
Cost of living in Louisville
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Louisville the median home value is $57,100, 83% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,100 per month, which is 40% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay — a month in housing costs.
Housing in Louisville: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 141
- Owner-occupied
- 92.3%
- Renter-occupied
- 7.7%
- Vacant
- 7.8%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1989
- Average household size
- 1.35
Louisville demographics
- Population
- 175
- Median age
- 64.7
- Under 18
- 4.6%
- 65 and older
- 45.1%
- Households
- 130
- Foreign-born
- 0%
- Veterans
- 37.1%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Louisville ›
Education in Louisville
7% of adults 25 and older in Louisville have a bachelor's degree or higher (Kansas: 35.6%), and 0% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Louisville
- Unemployment rate
- 4.5%State: 3.9%
- Average commute
- 22 minState: 20 min
- Work from home
- 0%
- Drive alone
- 78.6%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 9.5%
- Homes with broadband
- 96.9%
Louisville vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Louisville | 175 | — | $57,100 | $1,100 |
| Wamego | 4,386 | $78,809 | $198,300 | $849 |
| St. George | 1,039 | $100,956 | $253,500 | $1,237 |
| Belvue | 175 | $81,111 | $184,400 | $1,375 |
| Westmoreland | 703 | $64,750 | $145,500 | $796 |
| St. Marys | 2,788 | $76,771 | $206,900 | $892 |
| McFarland | 363 | $59,500 | $93,800 | $1,614 |
| Emmett | 178 | $56,250 | $98,800 | $913 |
| Paxico | 166 | $68,438 | $129,500 | — |
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What is the average home price in Louisville?
The median home value in Louisville is $57,100, compared with $217,200 in Kansas.
How much is rent in Louisville?
The median gross rent in Louisville is $1,100 per month, about 40% of household income.
Is Louisville, KS a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 74% lower than the state median; a poverty rate of 4.6%. Minuses: an average commute of 22 minutes; unemployment of 4.5%.
What is the median age in Louisville?
The median age in Louisville is 64.7 years (Kansas: 37.4).
How long is the commute in Louisville?
The average commute to work in Louisville is 22 minutes; 0% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Louisville?
The unemployment rate in Louisville is 4.5% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Louisville?
7% of adults in Louisville have a bachelor's degree or higher.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024 (margins of error apply, especially in small towns). Figures are in 2024 dollars.
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