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West LouisvilleKY

Population 37: a town settled in 1867.

Census survey, 2020–24

Is West Louisville a good place to live?

100% of households are owner-occupiers in West Louisville, where Kentucky’s towns sit at 59% and U.S. towns at 73%. West Louisville has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.

Small town

37 people, and everyone knows the way

In a town this size, neighbors are the best guide. Ask them anything.

Nearby towns

Owensboro · 10 mi Calhoun · 11 mi Robards · 14 mi Sebree · 14 mi Luce Township · 16 mi Anderson Township · 16 mi

Getting set up

Moving to West Louisville: who provides what

West Louisville is unincorporated, so Daviess County and regional agencies provide most services.

PowerKenergy16.3¢/kWh · EIA 2025HIFLD · EIA

WaterDaviess Co Water DistrictNo health-based violations in 5 years · EPAEPA

Internet4 providers100% of addresses get 100/20 MbpsFCC

Trash & county servicesDaviess CountyDaviess County provides services here

SchoolsDaviess County School DistrictWhich school depends on your addressNCES

Register to voteOnlineIn Kentucky you can register online until 29 days before Election Day, in person until 29 days before Election Day, or by mail (postmarked 29 days before).vote.gov

Who runs elections hereDaviess County ClerkDaviess County; contacts on the Handbook page.FVAP, Feb 2019

ZIP code4230142301 100%Census 2020

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 West Louisville.

Natural hazards

Very high risk in West Louisville, with inland flooding at the top

Compared with 86% of U.S. communities, expected storm and flood damage in West Louisville is higher. Of the losses FEMA expects here, 60% come from inland flooding and 13% from earthquakes.

86risk score of 100

FEMA risk score

Inland floodingEarthquakesTornadoes

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What it facesVery high risk Flood claims0 paid flood claims · No paid flood claims on record Past disasters16 disaster declarations · Declared for the county Get ready3.9 events a year, on average · Ready for inland flooding

FEMA National Risk Index · OpenFEMA

Climate

The climate in West Louisville brings mild winters and hot summers

In West Louisville, the July high is 88°F.

4″snow a winter

Typical low → high °F

Winter28–46°

Spring46–68°

Summer66–87°

Fall47–70°

Nov 1

typical first frost

Apr 2

typical last frost

+0.8°

vs. the 20th-century average

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A year of weatherJuly highs 88°, January lows 25°Rain & snow4″ of snow a winter · 48 inches of rain and snow a year Heating & coolingBoth heating and cooling Then and now+0.8° vs. the 20th century · Warmer than the 20th-century average

NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020

Health

How healthy West Louisville is

Nearly two fifths of West Louisville adults have high blood pressure. Two figures for adults here: 28% have been diagnosed with depression, 81% had a checkup this year.