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Mount Washington, Kentucky

Introduction to Mount Washington, Kentucky

Mount Washington, Kentucky is 18 miles SE of Louisville, Kentucky. It is in Bullitt county. The city is part of the Louisville metro area. The population of Mount Washington is 8,485.

Mount Washington History

The city was first named Mount Vernon after George Washington's home in Virginia. It was later changed to Mount Washington because a community with similar name already existed. The city of Mount Washington was founded in the early 19th century. It was incorporated in the year 1822 as Mount Vernon but was changed to Mount Washington later. The city was sparsely populated in the early years but gradually became a business hub and a populated city.

Mount Washington and nearby Attractions

  • Broad Run Vineyards and Winery
  • Kentucky Derby Museum
  • Riverside, the Farnsley-Moremen Landing L
  • My Old Kentucky Home State Park
  • Culbertson Mansion State Historic Site
  • Louisville Slugger Museum

Things To Do In Mount Washington

Tourists can visit the Culbertson Mansion State Historic Site which is an 1867 mansion of Indiana displaying the early 19th century antiquities. A riverside ride along the Ohio River which is known as the Farnsley - Moremen Landing is also a pleasant experience. Tourists can also be a part of the festivals of the city. The Mount Washington Fall Festival is organized every year in the month of September.

Mount Washington Transportation

Flights are available from Louisville International Airport - Standiford Field.

Mount Washington Higher Education

Higher educational opportunities are provided by University of Louisville, Spalding University, Kentucky State University, and Sullivan University.

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Low Violent Crime
(vs. Peers)
Top 4%trophyMount Washington Low Violent Crime
Low Property Crime
(vs. Peers)
Top 13%Mount Washington Low Property Crime

Comparative Profile of Mount Washington, KY

Comparing Mount Washington 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
Children Under 5 Years Old1010
Female Share of the Population64
Male Share of the Population57
Well-Paid Single Women46
Well-Paid Single Men36
Age of the Population22
Senior Citizens21
Racial Diversity12

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Portion of People Married89
Average Household Size89

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
People Above Poverty68
People in Middle Class or Better68
Median Family Income58
College Educated Adults25

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Short Commute Times32
Public Transportation Use25
Walking and Biking to Work23
Working at Home12

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Housing Recently Built1010
Affordability of Property Taxes83
Affordability of Rents73
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals23
People Living Alone22
Seasonal and Vacation Housing12

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Low Violent Crime108
Low Property Crime97

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