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Shively, Kentucky

Introduction to Shively, Kentucky

Shively, Kentucky, in Jefferson county, is 4 miles SW of Louisville, Kentucky. The city is conveniently located inside the Louisville metropolitan area. There are an estimated 15,157 people in Shively.

Shively History

The city was originally settled and farmed in 1780. Shively was named after Jacob and Christian William Shively. They were among the early settlers of the area. William Shively formed a mill in this area, which is known as Mill Creek. It was formerly known as Shively Precinct. The city was incorporated in the year 1938.

Shively and nearby Attractions

  • Shively Park
  • Conrad - Caldwell House Museum
  • Shively Church
  • Falls of the Ohio State Park

Things To Do In Shively

Tourists in Shively can visit the Filson Museum, Frazier Historical Arms Museum, and Conrad - Caldwell House Museum. Shively Park and Falls of the Ohio State Park are notable attraction for the people. The Shively Church and Saint Pauls Church are some of the local churches.

Shively Transportation

Louisville International - Standiford Field Airport offers air transportation opportunities.

Shively Higher Education

There are several colleges and universities that offer higher educational facilities such as the Jefferson Community College, Sullivan University, Bellarmine University, and Elizabethtown Community College.

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Racial Diversity
(vs. State)
Top 8%Shively Racial Diversity
Public Transportation Use
(vs. State)
Top 9%Shively Public Transportation Use
Walking and Biking to Work
(vs. State)
Top 19%Shively Walking and Biking to Work

Comparative Profile of Shively, KY

Comparing Shively 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
Senior Citizens109
Female Share of the Population97
Age of the Population98
Racial Diversity810
Well-Paid Single Women57
Children Under 5 Years Old44
Well-Paid Single Men37
Male Share of the Population24

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Portion of People Married22
Average Household Size23

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
People in Middle Class or Better47
People Above Poverty36
Median Family Income36
College Educated Adults13

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Public Transportation Use810
Short Commute Times66
Walking and Biking to Work59
Working at Home12

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Affordability of Property Taxes94
People Living Alone87
Affordability of Rents85
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals77
Housing Recently Built32
Seasonal and Vacation Housing33

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Low Violent Crime31
Low Property Crime32
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