The Town FilesSummersville, Kentucky
Community in Green County · population 551 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $96,800
- Household income
- $75,444
- Jan low / Jul high
- 26° / 88°
- Snow a year
- 15 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 17
- Median age
- 22.5
Summersville is a community of 551 people in Green County, Kentucky. The median home is worth $96,800, below the typical Kentucky town ($161,450). It ranks quieter than 99% of Kentucky towns, better for first-time buyers than 96% of Kentucky towns, better for retirees than 93% of Kentucky towns.
- #1 in The 25 Best Quiet, Affordable Small Towns to Retire in Kentucky
- #3 in The 25 Best Small Towns for Young Families in Kentucky
- #5 in The 25 Quietest Small Towns in Kentucky
- #7 in The 25 Best Affordable Small Towns to Retire in Kentucky With Mild Winters
- #9 in The 25 Most Affordable Small Towns in Kentucky
- #15 in The 25 Best Small Towns for First-Time Home Buyers in Kentucky
How Summersville 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 Summersville is worth $96,800, below the typical Kentucky town ($161,450). Homes cost about 1.3 times the median household income of $75,444, which is more affordable than 98% of Kentucky towns. Median rent is $706 a month. 71.1% of households own their home.
| Housing | Summersville | Typical Kentucky town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $96,800 | $161,450 |
| Median rent | $706 | $837 |
| Median household income | $75,444 | $54,969 |
| Home value ÷ income | 1.3× | 3.0× |
| Homeownership | 71.1% | 63.5% |
| Median year built | 1970 | 1974 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 0.0% | — |
Who lives in Summersville
| People | Summersville | Typical Kentucky town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 22.5 | 39.1 |
| Age 65 and over | 6.9% | 18.1% |
| Under 18 | 25.7% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 15.7% | 19.8% |
| Below the poverty line | 20.9% | 18.0% |
| Veterans | 10.5% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 0.0% | — |
| Work from home | 7.8% | 7.5% |
| Average commute | 14.5 min | 22.2 min |
| Homes with broadband | 89.5% | 88.6% |
Weather in Summersville
July highs average 88.4°F and January lows 25.5°F. About 51.7 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 14.5 inches of snow (typical Kentucky town: 9.4 in). Expect about 41 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 104 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
17 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Summersville since 1950, compared with 19 for the typical Kentucky town. 9 rated (E)F2 or stronger. The strongest, an F4, struck on April 3, 1974 about 7.7 miles from the town center. Tornadoes within 10 miles have caused 1 deaths and 90 injuries since 1950. The most recent was on April 3, 2025.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 39 times; the largest was 2.75 inches on July 4, 2001.
Severe weather in Green County since 1996
Green County has been included in 27 federal disaster or emergency declarations since 1953, most often for tornado, hurricane, snowstorm.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| September 1, 2026 | Severe Storm | DR-4937: Severe Storms, Straight-Line Winds, Flooding, Landslides, And Mudslides |
| 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 |
Jobs and pay in Green County
Green County had 1,852 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $42,522 a year. Unemployment was 3.8% in 2023; in Summersville itself the ACS puts it at 8.3%.
Towns near Summersville
- Greensburg, KY5.2 mi · 2,179 people · home $140,400
- Campbellsville, KY10.2 mi · 11,426 people · home $164,600
- Magnolia, KY14.1 mi · 535 people · home $158,100
- Buffalo, KY15.3 mi · 571 people · home $196,300
- Hodgenville, KY19.6 mi · 3,235 people · home $151,400
- Columbia, KY19.9 mi · 4,845 people · home $143,600
- Munfordville, KY20.2 mi · 1,686 people · home $119,000
- Upton, KY22.0 mi · 704 people · home $156,500
Summersville questions
Is Summersville, Kentucky a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Summersville scores better for retirees than 93% of Kentucky towns and quieter than 99%. 6.9% of residents are 65 or older (median age 22.5).
How much does a house cost in Summersville?
The median owner-occupied home in Summersville is valued at $96,800 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $75,444, so homes cost about 1.3 times income. Median rent is $706 a month.
What is the weather like in Summersville?
July highs average 88.4°F and January lows 25.5°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 51.7 inches of precipitation a year and 14.5 inches of snow.
Does Summersville get tornadoes?
17 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Summersville 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)