The Town FilesPleasureville, Kentucky
City in Henry County · population 779 (2020 Census) · spans 2 counties
- Median home
- $153,400
- Household income
- $49,932
- Jan low / Jul high
- 20° / 88°
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 18
- Median age
- 33.2
Pleasureville is a city of 779 people in Henry County, Kentucky. The median home is worth $153,400, close to the typical Kentucky town ($161,450). It ranks quieter than 89% of Kentucky towns, better for families than 88% of Kentucky towns.
How Pleasureville 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 Pleasureville is worth $153,400, close to the typical Kentucky town ($161,450). Homes cost about 3.1 times the median household income of $49,932, which is more affordable than 47% of Kentucky towns. Median rent is $1,598 a month. 47.9% of households own their home.
| Housing | Pleasureville | Typical Kentucky town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $153,400 | $161,450 |
| Median rent | $1,598 | $837 |
| Median household income | $49,932 | $54,969 |
| Home value ÷ income | 3.1× | 3.0× |
| Homeownership | 47.9% | 63.5% |
| Median year built | 1938 | 1974 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 0.0% | — |
Who lives in Pleasureville
| People | Pleasureville | Typical Kentucky town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 33.2 | 39.1 |
| Age 65 and over | 8.7% | 18.1% |
| Under 18 | 25.8% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 3.7% | 19.8% |
| Below the poverty line | 11.0% | 18.0% |
| Veterans | 4.6% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 3.3% | — |
| Work from home | 5.8% | 7.5% |
| Average commute | 31.6 min | 22.2 min |
| Homes with broadband | 91.0% | 88.6% |
Weather in Pleasureville
July highs average 87.6°F and January lows 20.3°F. About 49.8 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year. Expect about 34 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 139 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
18 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Pleasureville since 1950, compared with 19 for the typical Kentucky town. 7 rated (E)F2 or stronger. The strongest, an EF3, struck on February 28, 2011 about 1.2 miles from the town center. The most recent was on April 2, 2024.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 37 times; the largest was 2.50 inches on April 26, 1989.
Severe weather in Henry County since 1996
Henry County has been included in 23 federal disaster or emergency declarations since 1953, most often for flood, tornado, hurricane.
| 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 Henry County
Henry County had 2,892 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $49,764 a year. Unemployment was 3.7% in 2023; in Pleasureville itself the ACS puts it at 6.3%.
Public schools in Pleasureville
1 public school with 174 students, about 14.5 students per teacher.
| School | Grades | Students | Per teacher |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eastern Elementary School | K-5 | 174 | 14.5 |
Towns near Pleasureville
- Eminence, KY3.7 mi · 2,705 people · home $192,600
- New Castle, KY6.5 mi · 884 people · home $154,000
- Shelbyville, KY12.0 mi · 17,282 people · home $257,100
- Campbellsburg, KY13.0 mi · 836 people · home $162,200
- La Grange, KY14.7 mi · 10,067 people · home $283,200
- Simpsonville, KY15.9 mi · 2,990 people · home $270,800
- Frankfort, KY17.1 mi · 28,602 people · home $183,700
- Buckner, KY18.7 mi · 5,785 people · home $425,400
Pleasureville questions
Is Pleasureville, Kentucky a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Pleasureville scores better for retirees than 65% of Kentucky towns and quieter than 89%. 8.7% of residents are 65 or older (median age 33.2).
How much does a house cost in Pleasureville?
The median owner-occupied home in Pleasureville is valued at $153,400 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $49,932, so homes cost about 3.1 times income. Median rent is $1,598 a month.
What is the weather like in Pleasureville?
July highs average 87.6°F and January lows 20.3°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 49.8 inches of precipitation a year.
Does Pleasureville get tornadoes?
18 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Pleasureville since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was an EF3 on February 28, 2011. 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)