SycamoreKY
A town of 171, settled in 1980.
Is Sycamore a good place to live?
Sycamore has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.
171 people, and everyone knows the way
In a town this size, neighbors are the best guide. Ask them anything.
Sons of the American Revolution and 30 more within 40 miles
Museums, parks, gardens and other places to visit around Sycamore. Close and well known come first.
Big draw33 mi LandmarkUnited States Bullion Depository
11 mi Theme parkKentucky Kingdom
9 mi Stadium & arenaLynn Family Stadium
11 mi Stadium & arenaKFC Yum! Center
11 mi Stadium & arenaL&N Federal Credit Union StadiumPhoto credits
United States Bullion Depository: Work permit Original author=Cliff, CC BY-SA 4.0 · Kentucky Kingdom: Stevietheman at English Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 3.0 · Lynn Family Stadium: Bpluke01, CC BY-SA 4.0 · KFC Yum! Center: Jamesmac96, CC BY 3.0 · L&N Federal Credit Union Stadium: Perthsider, CC BY-SA 3.0
Moving to Sycamore: who provides what
Who provides power, water and the rest in Sycamore, and how to reach them.
EPA SDWIS (Oct 9, 2026) · HIFLD + EIA-861 2025 · Census 2020 ZCTAs · NCES 2024–25 · registration: vote.gov, updated Nov 18, 2024.
The data
Ordered by what stands out in Sycamore.
The median age in Sycamore is higher than in the typical Kentucky or U.S. town
People 65 and older are 57% of residents (17% statewide); children under 18 are 1% of residents (23% statewide). Sycamore is growing: up 2.4% since 2020, to 171 residents (2025 estimate). 29% of adults 25 and older have a bachelor’s degree or more, vs 28% across Kentucky.
| Sycamore | Kentucky towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 68.4 years | 37.6 years | 40.5 years |
| Bachelor’s degree or more, 25+ | 29% | 26% | 29% |
Ages · share of residents
Education · adults 25 and older
Women and men · all residents
Somewhere between 23% and 85% women
The Census survey reached too few of Sycamore’s residents to say more: its margin here is ±31 points. Across Kentucky, 50.5% of residents are women.
| Sycamore | KY | U.S. | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under 10 | 0.8% | 12.1% | 11.6% |
| 10 to 17 | 0% | 10.5% | 10.3% |
| 18 to 24 | 6.8% | 9.1% | 9.1% |
| 25 to 34 | 11.9% | 13.1% | 13.7% |
| 35 to 44 | 6.8% | 12.6% | 13.2% |
| 45 to 54 | 5.9% | 12.3% | 12.2% |
| 55 to 64 | 11% | 13% | 12.7% |
| 65 to 74 | 32.2% | 10.5% | 10.2% |
| 75 and older | 24.6% | 6.8% | 7% |
| No diploma | 3.7% | 11.1% | 10.4% |
| High school | 10.1% | 32.6% | 26% |
| Some college | 47.7% | 19.7% | 19.1% |
| Associate’s | 9.2% | 9% | 8.8% |
| Bachelor’s | 19.3% | 16.2% | 21.6% |
| Graduate | 10.1% | 11.3% | 14.1% |
Census population estimates, 2025 · U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates · in a town of 200, single groups can be off by several points
With only 0.0 jobs per working resident, most people in Sycamore work out of town
The average commute for Sycamore comes to 20 minutes, below both Kentucky’s towns (22 minutes) and U.S. towns (25 minutes). Nearly one in ten residents live below the poverty line in the town. The top destinations are Louisville (17%), Jeffersontown (9%) and Watterson Park (8%).
| Sycamore | Kentucky towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average trip to work | 20 minutes | 22 minutes | 25 minutes |
| Below the poverty line | 9.3% | 16% | 9.6% |
| Median household income | $65,000 | $60,000 | $80,000 |
Where working residents work
Census LEHD 2023 · ACS
Expect four seasons and pleasant summers in Sycamore
A winter brings about 15 inches of snow, with January nights at 25° and July afternoons at 87°.
Typical low → high °F
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020
Sycamore stands out in Kentucky and nationally, with fewer of its adults who sleep under 7 hours
In Sycamore, 14% of adults have diabetes, where Kentucky’s towns sit at 13% and U.S. towns at 12%. The share of adults in Sycamore who smoke cigarettes: 10%. Only 3 of the 142 Kentucky towns we compare have a higher share of adults who had a checkup this year than Sycamore. Also worth knowing: this Kentucky town does better than the Kentucky average on 21 of 31 CDC measures and worse on 4.
| Sycamore | Kentucky towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Frequent mental distress (CDC PLACES) | 12% | 18% | 17% |
| Sleep under 7 hours (CDC PLACES) | 31% | 40% | 36% |
| Smoke cigarettes (CDC PLACES) | 10% | 18% | 14% |
| Obesity (CDC PLACES) | 30% | 39% | 35% |
| What stands out | Sycamore | KY |
|---|---|---|
| Fewer older adults who have lost all their teeth | 4.8% | 18.9% |
| Fewer adults facing food insecurity | 7.1% | 15.5% |
| More adults who have had cancer | 12.3% | 8.7% |
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · CMS · HRSA
Sycamore faces a moderate natural-hazard risk, led by inland flooding
Of the losses FEMA expects in Sycamore, 54% come from inland flooding and 32% from tornadoes. FEMA expects less storm and flood damage in the town than in just over half of U.S. communities.
FEMA National Risk Index · OpenFEMA
The median home in Sycamore sells for about $235K
No town among the 143 in Kentucky we compare has a higher share of homes lived in by their owners than Sycamore.
Census ACS, 2020–24 · Zillow Home Value Index · Redfin Data Center
Everything we know about Sycamore
Colleges nearby
10 within 15 miles of the center of Sycamore
About 0 of every 100 Sycamore residents are enrolled in college, against 6 across Kentucky.
100% of working residents leave Sycamore for work
Where Sycamore’s working residents go each day. Line width shows the share.
Census LEHD 2023
About Sycamore
City in Kentucky, United States
Sycamore is a home rule-class city in Jefferson County, Kentucky, United States. As of the 2020 census, Sycamore had a population of 166.
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- Elevation
- 696 ft
Questions about Sycamore
Short answers, built from the data on this page.
Is Sycamore, KY a good place to live?
Sycamore has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.