The Town FilesWest Buechel, Kentucky
City in Jefferson County · population 1,370 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $185,600
- Household income
- $48,784
- Jan low / Jul high
- 27° / 88°
- Snow a year
- 13 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 36
- Median age
- 32.6
West Buechel is a city of 1,370 people in Jefferson County, Kentucky. The median home is worth $185,600, above the typical Kentucky town ($161,450). It ranks more vibrant than 100% of Kentucky towns, better transit than 100% of Kentucky towns, more walkable than 91% of Kentucky towns.
How West Buechel 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 West Buechel is worth $185,600, above the typical Kentucky town ($161,450). Homes cost about 3.8 times the median household income of $48,784, which is more affordable than 18% of Kentucky towns. Median rent is $1,198 a month. 15.8% of households own their home.
| Housing | West Buechel | Typical Kentucky town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $185,600 | $161,450 |
| Median rent | $1,198 | $837 |
| Median household income | $48,784 | $54,969 |
| Home value ÷ income | 3.8× | 3.0× |
| Homeownership | 15.8% | 63.5% |
| Median year built | 1963 | 1974 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 1.0% | — |
Who lives in West Buechel
| People | West Buechel | Typical Kentucky town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 32.6 | 39.1 |
| Age 65 and over | 7.9% | 18.1% |
| Under 18 | 24.5% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 37.9% | 19.8% |
| Below the poverty line | 18.8% | 18.0% |
| Veterans | 7.5% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 36.7% | — |
| Work from home | 8.0% | 7.5% |
| Average commute | 23.7 min | 22.2 min |
| Homes with broadband | 94.0% | 88.6% |
Weather in West Buechel
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
36 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of West Buechel since 1950, compared with 19 for the typical Kentucky town. 7 rated (E)F2 or stronger. The strongest, an F4, struck on May 28, 1996 about 8.8 miles from the town center. Tornadoes within 10 miles have caused 3 deaths and 238 injuries since 1950. The most recent was on April 2, 2025.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 141 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 West Buechel itself the ACS puts it at 7.5%.
Towns near West Buechel
- Watterson Park, KY0.8 mi · 1,004 people · home $213,200
- Wellington, KY1.6 mi · 564 people · home $345,400
- Strathmoor Village, KY1.9 mi · 684 people · home $384,900
- Louisville/Jefferson County, KY2.3 mi · 386,884 people · home $233,900
- Seneca Gardens, KY2.4 mi · 674 people · home $556,100
- Lynnview, KY2.6 mi · 945 people · home $161,600
- Audubon Park, KY3.3 mi · 1,433 people · home $362,700
- St. Regis Park, KY3.6 mi · 1,438 people · home $328,100
West Buechel questions
Is West Buechel, Kentucky a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, West Buechel scores better for retirees than 1% of Kentucky towns and quieter than 5%. 7.9% of residents are 65 or older (median age 32.6).
How much does a house cost in West Buechel?
The median owner-occupied home in West Buechel is valued at $185,600 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $48,784, so homes cost about 3.8 times income. Median rent is $1,198 a month.
What is the weather like in West Buechel?
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 West Buechel get tornadoes?
36 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of West Buechel since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was a F4 on May 28, 1996. 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)