Signals
Louisville/Jefferson County
Amarillo
Climate
76 · Top 30%
vs68 · Bottom 43%
Physical resilience
48 · Bottom 41%
vs37 · Bottom 28%
Housing affordability
90 · Top 9%
vs96 · Top 2%
Access
97 · Bottom 49%
vs90 · Bottom 16%
Economic stability
51 · Bottom 36%
vs50 · Bottom 34%
Measured values
| Metric | Louisville/Jefferson County | Amarillo | Source period |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 631,818 | 201,885 | 2024 ACS 5-Year |
| Median household income | $66,849 | $65,912 | 2024 ACS 5-Year |
| Per capita income | $39,683 | $37,126 | 2024 ACS 5-Year |
| Population density | 2,402/sq mi | 1,948/sq mi | 2024 ACS 5-Year |
| Median home value | $233,900 | $196,900 | 2024 ACS 5-Year |
| Median gross rent | $1,120 | $1,092 | 2024 ACS 5-Year |
| Homeownership rate | 60.7% | 59.7% | 2024 ACS 5-Year |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 33.8% | 26.6% | 2024 ACS 5-Year |
| Poverty rate | 15.8% | 15.8% | 2024 ACS 5-Year |
| Average July high | 88°F | 93°F | 1991-2020 Normals |
| Average January low | 27°F | 25°F | 1991-2020 Normals |
| Annual precipitation | 48.1" | 19.7" | 1991-2020 Normals |
| Distance to major airport | 5 mi | 7 mi | NASR current cycle |
| Average commute | 24.0 min | 21.1 min | 2024 ACS 5-Year |
| Median age | 37.7 | 35.1 | 2024 ACS 5-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
Louisville/Jefferson County
Elevated or high exposure: inland flooding, earthquake.
Amarillo
Elevated or high exposure: hail, drought, wildfire.
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Louisville/Jefferson County
72
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Amarillo
67
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66
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