The Town FilesIrvington, Kentucky
City in Breckinridge County · population 1,231 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $116,700
- Household income
- $47,500
- Jan low / Jul high
- 22° / 88°
- Snow a year
- 7 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 23
- Median age
- 49.4
Irvington is a city of 1,231 people in Breckinridge County, Kentucky. The median home is worth $116,700, below the typical Kentucky town ($161,450). It ranks better transit than 91% of Kentucky towns, better for first-time buyers than 79% of Kentucky towns, quieter than 78% of Kentucky towns.
How Irvington ranks
Percentile among Kentucky towns with at least 500 people on The Town Files lifestyle rankings. 50 is typical for the state; 90 means better than 90% of Kentucky towns.
Homes and cost of living
The median home in Irvington is worth $116,700, below the typical Kentucky town ($161,450). Homes cost about 2.5 times the median household income of $47,500, which is more affordable than 76% of Kentucky towns. Median rent is $594 a month. 65.0% of households own their home.
| Housing | Irvington | Typical Kentucky town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $116,700 | $161,450 |
| Median rent | $594 | $837 |
| Median household income | $47,500 | $54,969 |
| Home value ÷ income | 2.5× | 3.0× |
| Homeownership | 65.0% | 63.5% |
| Median year built | 1974 | 1974 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 0.0% | — |
Who lives in Irvington
| People | Irvington | Typical Kentucky town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 49.4 | 39.1 |
| Age 65 and over | 22.5% | 18.1% |
| Under 18 | 21.9% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 4.4% | 19.8% |
| Below the poverty line | 27.1% | 18.0% |
| Veterans | 10.2% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 0.4% | — |
| Work from home | 2.0% | 7.5% |
| Average commute | 32.4 min | 22.2 min |
| Homes with broadband | 85.2% | 88.6% |
Weather in Irvington
July highs average 87.8°F and January lows 22.1°F. About 51.5 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 7.3 inches of snow (typical Kentucky town: 9.4 in). Expect about 35 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 124 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
23 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Irvington since 1950, compared with 19 for the typical Kentucky town. 4 rated (E)F2 or stronger. The strongest, an F5, struck on April 3, 1974 about 1.6 miles from the town center. Tornadoes within 10 miles have caused 32 deaths and 288 injuries since 1950. The most recent was on June 21, 2026.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 28 times; the largest was 2.00 inches on May 25, 2006.
Severe weather in Breckinridge County since 1996
Breckinridge County has been included in 28 federal disaster or emergency declarations since 1953, most often for tornado, hurricane, snowstorm.
| 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 24, 2025 | Severe Storm | DR-4860: Severe Storms, Straight-Line Winds, Flooding, Landslides, And Mudslides |
| February 16, 2025 | Severe Storm | EM-3624: Severe Storms, Straight-Line Winds, Flooding, And Landslides |
Jobs and pay in Breckinridge County
Breckinridge County had 3,722 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $43,778 a year. Unemployment was 4.9% in 2023; in Irvington itself the ACS puts it at 4.2%.
Public schools in Irvington
1 public school with 370 students, about 17.6 students per teacher.
| School | Grades | Students | Per teacher |
|---|---|---|---|
| Irvington Elementary School | PK-5 | 370 | 17.6 |
Towns near Irvington
- Brandenburg, KY10.0 mi · 2,894 people · home $214,700
- Hardinsburg, KY11.6 mi · 2,385 people · home $150,800
- Doe Valley, KY11.8 mi · 2,270 people · home $333,300
- Muldraugh, KY16.5 mi · 1,040 people · home $76,700
- Vine Grove, KY17.1 mi · 6,559 people · home $235,400
- Fort Knox, KY17.4 mi · 7,742 people · home —
- Cloverport, KY19.1 mi · 1,119 people · home $84,800
- West Point, KY19.5 mi · 952 people · home $91,000
Irvington questions
Is Irvington, Kentucky a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Irvington scores better for retirees than 54% of Kentucky towns and quieter than 78%. 22.5% of residents are 65 or older (median age 49.4).
How much does a house cost in Irvington?
The median owner-occupied home in Irvington is valued at $116,700 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $47,500, so homes cost about 2.5 times income. Median rent is $594 a month.
What is the weather like in Irvington?
July highs average 87.8°F and January lows 22.1°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 51.5 inches of precipitation a year and 7.3 inches of snow.
Does Irvington get tornadoes?
23 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Irvington since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was a F5 on April 3, 1974. The typical Kentucky town has had 19.
- U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2020–2024)
- U.S. Census Bureau, 2020 Census and 2025 Gazetteer (2020 / 2025)
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020)
- NOAA NCEI Storm Events Database (1950–2026)
- FEMA OpenFEMA Disaster Declarations (this product uses the FEMA OpenFEMA API but is not endorsed by FEMA) (1953–2026)
- NCES Common Core of Data (2023–24)
- BLS Quarterly Census of Employment and Wages; USDA ERS county unemployment (BLS LAUS) (2000–2024)
- The Town Files lifestyle rankings, built from federal demographic, school, crime and housing data (2025)