The Town FilesOldham County, Kentucky
69,257 people. The median home is worth $393,100 (typical Kentucky town: $161,450) and the median household earns $122,497.
Towns in Oldham County
| Town | People | Median home | Income | Median age |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| La Grange | 10,067 | $283,200 | $88,464 | 34.8 |
| Crestwood | 6,183 | $338,200 | $108,046 | 40.0 |
| Buckner | 5,785 | $425,400 | $164,219 | 36.5 |
People and housing
| Oldham County | Typical Kentucky town | |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $393,100 | $161,450 |
| Median rent | $1,219 | $837 |
| Median household income | $122,497 | $54,969 |
| Median age | 39.9 | 39.1 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 46.4% | 19.8% |
| Below the poverty line | 4.3% | 18.0% |
Jobs and pay
17,474 jobs in 2024, average pay $68,157 a year.
Storms since 1996
NOAA recorded 337 storm events in Oldham County from 1996 to 2026.
Federal disaster declarations
Oldham County has been included in 18 FEMA declarations since 1953.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| January 24, 2026 | Winter Storm | EM-3633: Severe Winter Storm |
| April 24, 2025 | Severe Storm | DR-4864: Severe Storms, Straight-Line Winds, Tornadoes, Flooding, Landslides, And Mudslides |
| April 3, 2025 | Severe Storm | EM-3626: Severe Storms, Straight-Line Winds, Tornadoes, And Flooding |
| February 16, 2025 | Severe Storm | EM-3624: Severe Storms, Straight-Line Winds, Flooding, And Landslides |
| May 22, 2024 | Severe Storm | DR-4782: Severe Storms, Straight-Line Winds, Tornadoes, Landslides, And Mudslides |
| March 28, 2020 | Biological | DR-4497: Covid-19 Pandemic |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2020–2024; BLS QCEW and LAUS; NOAA Storm Events; FEMA OpenFEMA (not endorsed by FEMA).