The Town FilesStrathmoor Village, Kentucky
City in Jefferson County · population 684 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $384,900
- Household income
- $104,375
- Jan low / Jul high
- 27° / 88°
- Snow a year
- 13 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 38
- Median age
- 48.5
Strathmoor Village is a city of 684 people in Jefferson County, Kentucky. The median home is worth $384,900, above the typical Kentucky town ($161,450). It ranks more walkable than 100% of Kentucky towns, more vibrant than 99% of Kentucky towns, more of a college town than 99% of Kentucky towns.
How Strathmoor Village 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 Strathmoor Village is worth $384,900, above the typical Kentucky town ($161,450). Homes cost about 3.7 times the median household income of $104,375, which is more affordable than 20% of Kentucky towns. Median rent is $2,286 a month. 92.9% of households own their home.
| Housing | Strathmoor Village | Typical Kentucky town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $384,900 | $161,450 |
| Median rent | $2,286 | $837 |
| Median household income | $104,375 | $54,969 |
| Home value ÷ income | 3.7× | 3.0× |
| Homeownership | 92.9% | 63.5% |
| Median year built | 1938 | 1974 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 4.2% | — |
Who lives in Strathmoor Village
| People | Strathmoor Village | Typical Kentucky town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 48.5 | 39.1 |
| Age 65 and over | 30.1% | 18.1% |
| Under 18 | 20.7% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 68.7% | 19.8% |
| Below the poverty line | 5.9% | 18.0% |
| Veterans | 7.9% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 4.5% | — |
| Work from home | 19.7% | 7.5% |
| Average commute | 22.1 min | 22.2 min |
| Homes with broadband | 89.7% | 88.6% |
Weather in Strathmoor Village
July highs average 87.9°F and January lows 27.1°F. About 48.1 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 13.4 inches of snow (typical Kentucky town: 9.4 in). Expect about 38 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 80 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
38 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Strathmoor Village since 1950, compared with 19 for the typical Kentucky town. 7 rated (E)F2 or stronger. The strongest, an F4, struck on April 3, 1974 about 1.1 miles from the town center and killed 3. Tornadoes within 10 miles have caused 3 deaths and 260 injuries since 1950. The most recent was on April 2, 2025.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 158 times; the largest was 2.75 inches on May 3, 1996.
Severe weather in Jefferson County since 1996
Jefferson County has been included in 25 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 Jefferson County
Jefferson County had 482,313 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $71,280 a year. Unemployment was 3.9% in 2023; in Strathmoor Village itself the ACS puts it at 2.1%.
Towns near Strathmoor Village
- Wellington, KY0.5 mi · 564 people · home $345,400
- Seneca Gardens, KY0.5 mi · 674 people · home $556,100
- Watterson Park, KY1.8 mi · 1,004 people · home $213,200
- West Buechel, KY1.9 mi · 1,370 people · home $185,600
- Audubon Park, KY2.9 mi · 1,433 people · home $362,700
- St. Matthews, KY2.9 mi · 17,534 people · home $338,000
- Parkway Village, KY3.3 mi · 623 people · home $253,600
- Rolling Fields, KY3.3 mi · 720 people · home $860,100
Strathmoor Village questions
Is Strathmoor Village, Kentucky a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Strathmoor Village scores better for retirees than 92% of Kentucky towns and quieter than 29%. 30.1% of residents are 65 or older (median age 48.5).
How much does a house cost in Strathmoor Village?
The median owner-occupied home in Strathmoor Village is valued at $384,900 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $104,375, so homes cost about 3.7 times income. Median rent is $2,286 a month.
What is the weather like in Strathmoor Village?
July highs average 87.9°F and January lows 27.1°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 48.1 inches of precipitation a year and 13.4 inches of snow.
Does Strathmoor Village get tornadoes?
38 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Strathmoor Village since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was a F4 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)