Signals
38002
40245
Climate
68 · Bottom 42%
vs76 · Top 28%
Physical resilience
49 · Bottom 40%
vs55 · Bottom 47%
Housing affordability
95 · Top 20%
vs93 · Top 25%
Access
98 · Top 22%
vs90 · Bottom 40%
Economic stability
83 · Top 8%
vs72 · Top 27%
Measured values
| Metric | 38002 | 40245 | Source period |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 43,882 | 39,835 | 2024 ACS 5-Year |
| Median household income | $116,895 | $122,948 | 2024 ACS 5-Year |
| Per capita income | $51,122 | $62,005 | 2024 ACS 5-Year |
| Population density | 377/sq mi | 1,222/sq mi | 2024 ACS 5-Year |
| Median home value | $399,300 | $445,300 | 2024 ACS 5-Year |
| Median gross rent | $1,753 | $1,688 | 2024 ACS 5-Year |
| Homeownership rate | 83.6% | 77.0% | 2024 ACS 5-Year |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 45.8% | 59.3% | 2024 ACS 5-Year |
| Poverty rate | 4.7% | 6.4% | 2024 ACS 5-Year |
| Average July high | 92°F | 88°F | 1991-2020 Normals |
| Average January low | 33°F | 27°F | 1991-2020 Normals |
| Annual precipitation | 54.9" | 48.1" | 1991-2020 Normals |
| Distance to major airport | 10 mi | 17 mi | NASR current cycle |
| Average commute | 28.8 min | 26.3 min | 2024 ACS 5-Year |
| Median age | 40.1 | 40.8 | 2024 ACS 5-Year |
| Public schools | 8 | 2 | 2024-25 school year |
A bolded value is the more favorable of the two where the metric has a clear direction. Metrics like population and density have no inherent better or worse and are shown unweighted.
Physical risk tradeoff
38002
Elevated or high exposure: earthquake, tornado.
40245
Elevated or high exposure: earthquake.
Full profiles: 38002 — Lakeland, TN · 40245 — Louisville/Jefferson County, KY · How this is calculated: methodology