The Town FilesScottsville, Kentucky
City in Allen County · population 4,299 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $160,700
- Household income
- $35,562
- Jan low / Jul high
- 26° / 87°
- Snow a year
- 8 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 13
- Median age
- 36.6
Scottsville is a city of 4,299 people in Allen County, Kentucky. The median home is worth $160,700, close to the typical Kentucky town ($161,450). It ranks better for first-time buyers than 97% of Kentucky towns.
How Scottsville 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 Scottsville is worth $160,700, close to the typical Kentucky town ($161,450). Homes cost about 4.5 times the median household income of $35,562, which is more affordable than 7% of Kentucky towns. Median rent is $784 a month. 44.2% of households own their home.
| Housing | Scottsville | Typical Kentucky town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $160,700 | $161,450 |
| Median rent | $784 | $837 |
| Median household income | $35,562 | $54,969 |
| Home value ÷ income | 4.5× | 3.0× |
| Homeownership | 44.2% | 63.5% |
| Median year built | 1974 | 1974 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 0.0% | — |
Who lives in Scottsville
| People | Scottsville | Typical Kentucky town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 36.6 | 39.1 |
| Age 65 and over | 21.0% | 18.1% |
| Under 18 | 28.9% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 13.8% | 19.8% |
| Below the poverty line | 21.9% | 18.0% |
| Veterans | 7.7% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 1.3% | — |
| Work from home | 1.4% | 7.5% |
| Average commute | 22.9 min | 22.2 min |
| Homes with broadband | 73.4% | 88.6% |
Weather in Scottsville
July highs average 87.0°F and January lows 25.7°F. About 54.0 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 7.6 inches of snow (typical Kentucky town: 9.4 in). Expect about 27 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 78 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
13 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Scottsville since 1950, compared with 19 for the typical Kentucky town. 5 rated (E)F2 or stronger. The strongest, an EF3, struck on February 6, 2008 about 9.2 miles from the town center and killed 4. Tornadoes within 10 miles have caused 8 deaths and 65 injuries since 1950. The most recent was on March 3, 2020.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 19 times; the largest was 1.75 inches on October 6, 2014.
Severe weather in Allen County since 1996
Allen County has been included in 22 federal disaster or emergency declarations since 1953, most often for flood, hurricane, snowstorm.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| May 29, 2026 | Winter Storm | DR-4913: Severe Winter Storm |
| January 24, 2026 | Winter Storm | EM-3633: Severe Winter Storm |
| May 23, 2025 | Severe Storm | DR-4875: Severe Storms, Straight-Line Winds, And Tornadoes |
| 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 |
Jobs and pay in Allen County
Allen County had 5,024 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $47,631 a year. Unemployment was 4% in 2023; in Scottsville itself the ACS puts it at 8.7%.
Public schools in Scottsville
6 public schools with 3,086 students, about 16.8 students per teacher.
| School | Grades | Students | Per teacher |
|---|---|---|---|
| Allen County Primary Center | PK-3 | 983 | 16.1 |
| Allen County-Scottsville High School | 9-12 | 879 | 16.9 |
| Allen County Intermediate Center | 4-6 | 675 | 18.2 |
| James E Bazzell Middle School | 7-8 | 464 | 16.6 |
| Patriot Academy | K-12 | 85 | 21.3 |
| Allen County Career and Technical Center | 9-12 | — | — |
Towns near Scottsville
- Westmoreland, TN12.9 mi · 2,718 people · home $241,700
- Lafayette, TN18.4 mi · 5,584 people · home $213,900
- Franklin, KY19.5 mi · 10,176 people · home $195,400
- Bowling Green, KY20.1 mi · 72,294 people · home $241,900
- Portland, TN20.6 mi · 13,156 people · home $282,200
- Glasgow, KY23.5 mi · 15,014 people · home $173,900
- Hartsville/Trousdale County, TN24.8 mi · 11,615 people · home $337,600
- Gallatin, TN29.2 mi · 44,431 people · home $372,000
Scottsville questions
Is Scottsville, Kentucky a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Scottsville scores better for retirees than 36% of Kentucky towns and quieter than 47%. 21.0% of residents are 65 or older (median age 36.6).
How much does a house cost in Scottsville?
The median owner-occupied home in Scottsville is valued at $160,700 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $35,562, so homes cost about 4.5 times income. Median rent is $784 a month.
What is the weather like in Scottsville?
July highs average 87.0°F and January lows 25.7°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 54.0 inches of precipitation a year and 7.6 inches of snow.
Does Scottsville get tornadoes?
13 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Scottsville since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was an EF3 on February 6, 2008. 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)