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Lyndon, Kentucky

Introduction to Lyndon, Kentucky

Lyndon, Kentucky, in Jefferson county, is 8 miles E of Louisville, Kentucky. The city is in the Louisville area. There are 9,369 residents in Lyndon.

Lyndon History

According to the Kentucky Historical Society and the Kentucky Department of Highways, an early settler called Alvin Wood named this community in the year 1871. It is believed that the city has derived its name from the Lynn Station, which was located near the Beargrass Creek. The city became a busy hub of education and business in the late nineteenth century.

Lyndon and nearby Attractions

  • Frazier Historical Arms Museum
  • Zachary Taylor House
  • Falls of the Ohio State Park
  • Riverside, the Farnsley - Moremen Landing
  • Culbertson Mansion State Historic Site

Things To Do In Lyndon

Tourist can take a look at the Frazier Historical Arms Museum to check out the arms and ammunitions used by the early settlers of the area. Tourists can also enjoy water sports on the Ohio River and walk along the Farnsley - Moremen Landing that runs along the river. In addition, the city organizes a number of recreational events all through the year.

Lyndon Transportation

Air transportation can be availed from Cincinnati/ Northern Kentucky International Airport.

Lyndon Higher Education

Higher educational facilities are available at University of Louisville, Spalding University, Jefferson Community College, and Bellarmine University.

High Points

Lyndon strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Kentucky):

CategoryTrophy
Well-Paid Single Men
(vs. State)
Top 6%Lyndon Well-Paid Single Men
Racial Diversity
(vs. State)
Top 10%Lyndon Racial Diversity
Well-Paid Single Women
(vs. Peers)
Top 12%Lyndon Well-Paid Single Women
College Educated Adults
(vs. State)
Top 14%Lyndon College Educated Adults
Walking and Biking to Work
(vs. State)
Top 19%Lyndon Walking and Biking to Work

Comparative Profile of Lyndon, KY

Comparing Lyndon to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Kentucky (State):

Ratings range from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Well-Paid Single Women910
Well-Paid Single Men910
Male Share of the Population89
Racial Diversity710
Children Under 5 Years Old67
Senior Citizens32
Female Share of the Population32
Age of the Population32

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Portion of People Married11
Average Household Size11

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
College Educated Adults99
People Above Poverty89
People in Middle Class or Better78
Median Family Income68

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Short Commute Times77
Public Transportation Use68
Walking and Biking to Work59
Working at Home45

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
People Living Alone1010
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals1010
Housing Recently Built910
Seasonal and Vacation Housing77
Affordability of Property Taxes72
Affordability of Rents52
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