The Town FilesMount Washington, Kentucky
City in Bullitt County · population 18,090 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $268,200
- Household income
- $96,239
- Jan low / Jul high
- 26° / 87°
- Snow a year
- 4 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 20
- Median age
- 39.2
Mount Washington is a city of 18,090 people in Bullitt County, Kentucky. The median home is worth $268,200, above the typical Kentucky town ($161,450). It ranks better for families than 89% of Kentucky towns, more upscale than 73% of Kentucky towns.
How Mount Washington 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 Mount Washington is worth $268,200, above the typical Kentucky town ($161,450). Homes cost about 2.8 times the median household income of $96,239, which is more affordable than 64% of Kentucky towns. Median rent is $1,008 a month. 86.1% of households own their home.
| Housing | Mount Washington | Typical Kentucky town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $268,200 | $161,450 |
| Median rent | $1,008 | $837 |
| Median household income | $96,239 | $54,969 |
| Home value ÷ income | 2.8× | 3.0× |
| Homeownership | 86.1% | 63.5% |
| Median year built | 2002 | 1974 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 0.0% | — |
Who lives in Mount Washington
| People | Mount Washington | Typical Kentucky town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 39.2 | 39.1 |
| Age 65 and over | 15.0% | 18.1% |
| Under 18 | 25.6% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 26.1% | 19.8% |
| Below the poverty line | 5.3% | 18.0% |
| Veterans | 7.4% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 1.9% | — |
| Work from home | 13.5% | 7.5% |
| Average commute | 29.2 min | 22.2 min |
| Homes with broadband | 95.4% | 88.6% |
Weather in Mount Washington
July highs average 87.3°F and January lows 26.0°F. About 53.1 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 3.5 inches of snow (typical Kentucky town: 9.4 in). Expect about 30 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 85 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
20 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Mount Washington since 1950, compared with 19 for the typical Kentucky town. 5 rated (E)F2 or stronger. The strongest, an F4, struck on May 28, 1996 about 0.3 miles from the town center. Tornadoes within 10 miles have caused 1 deaths and 49 injuries since 1950. The most recent was on March 30, 2025.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 49 times; the largest was 3.00 inches on July 2, 1980.
Severe weather in Bullitt County since 1996
Bullitt County has been included in 28 federal disaster or emergency declarations since 1953, most often for flood, tornado, hurricane.
| 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 Bullitt County
Bullitt County had 29,786 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $52,323 a year. Unemployment was 4.1% in 2023; in Mount Washington itself the ACS puts it at 4.6%.
Public schools in Mount Washington
8 public schools with 5,058 students, about 18.6 students per teacher.
| School | Grades | Students | Per teacher |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bullitt East High School | 9-12 | 1,620 | 20.5 |
| Eastside Middle School | 6-8 | 679 | 16.6 |
| Pleasant Grove Elementary School | PK-5 | 637 | 18.2 |
| MT. Washington Elementary | PK-5 | 593 | 19.1 |
| Old Mill Elementary School | PK-5 | 562 | 18.1 |
| Crossroads Elementary | PK-5 | 498 | 16.6 |
| MT. Washington Middle School | 6-8 | 457 | 19.9 |
| Spring Meadows | 6-12 | 12 | 6.0 |
Towns near Mount Washington
- Pioneer Village, KY6.8 mi · 2,671 people · home $240,500
- Hillview, KY7.8 mi · 8,622 people · home $186,300
- Shepherdsville, KY9.0 mi · 14,201 people · home $222,100
- Louisville/Jefferson County, KY9.8 mi · 386,884 people · home $233,900
- Jeffersontown, KY11.3 mi · 28,474 people · home $250,700
- Douglass Hills, KY13.4 mi · 5,456 people · home $346,300
- Hurstbourne, KY13.7 mi · 4,683 people · home $542,600
- Middletown, KY13.9 mi · 9,706 people · home $336,000
Mount Washington questions
Is Mount Washington, Kentucky a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Mount Washington scores better for retirees than 21% of Kentucky towns and quieter than 40%. 15.0% of residents are 65 or older (median age 39.2).
How much does a house cost in Mount Washington?
The median owner-occupied home in Mount Washington is valued at $268,200 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $96,239, so homes cost about 2.8 times income. Median rent is $1,008 a month.
What is the weather like in Mount Washington?
July highs average 87.3°F and January lows 26.0°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 53.1 inches of precipitation a year and 3.5 inches of snow.
Does Mount Washington get tornadoes?
20 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Mount Washington 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)