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Jefferson County

Population in July 2007: 10,862. Population change since 2000: +12.7%
 

Males: 5,346  (49.2%)
Females: 5,516  (50.8%)
Median resident age:  33.2 years
Kentucky median age:  35.9 years

Zip codes: 40242.


Estimated median household income in 2007: $47,100 (it was $42,974 in 2000)
Lyndon  $47,100
Kentucky:  $40,267

Estimated median house/condo value in 2007: $182,800 (it was $130,200 in 2000)
Lyndon  $182,800
Kentucky:  $114,300

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Races in Lyndon:

  • White Non-Hispanic (84.1%)
  • Black (9.1%)
  • Hispanic (2.8%)
  • Two or more races (1.7%)
  • Other race (1.2%)
  • Asian Indian (0.8%)
  • American Indian (0.6%)

2008 cost of living index in Lyndon: 93.3 (less than average, U.S. average is 100)

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Ancestries: German (21.7%), Irish (16.2%), English (11.4%), United States (8.7%), Italian (3.4%), French (3.1%).

Current Local Time: EST time zone

Incorporated on 05/10/1965

Elevation: 580 feet

Land area: 3.45 square miles.

Population density: 3152 people per square mile 
 
 (average).

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For population 25 years and over in Lyndon

  • High school or higher: 90.9%
  • Bachelor's degree or higher: 37.1%
  • Graduate or professional degree: 13.4%
  • Unemployed: 1.9%
  • Mean travel time to work: 20.2 minutes

For population 15 years and over in Lyndon city

  • Never married: 31.5%
  • Now married: 46.8%
  • Separated: 1.3%
  • Widowed: 5.6%
  • Divorced: 14.7%

564 residents are foreign born (2.9% Asia, 1.4% Latin America, 1.1% Europe).

This city:  6.0%
Kentucky:  2.0%

According to our research there were no registered sex offenders living in this city in early 2007.

Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units in 2000:

Lyndon:  0.8% ($1,023)
Kentucky:  0.7% ($610)
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Nearest city with pop. 50,000+: Louisville, KY (11.2 miles , pop. 256,231).

Nearest city with pop. 1,000,000+: Chicago, IL (285.9 miles , pop. 2,896,016).

Nearest cities: Bellemeade, KY (0.8 miles ), Briarwood, KY (1.0 miles ), Moorland, KY (1.0 miles ), Westwood, KY (1.2 miles ), Plantation, KY (1.3 miles ), Whipps Millgate, KY (1.3 miles ), Meadowbrook Farm, KY (1.4 miles) , Langdon Place, KY (1.5 miles ).

Latitude: 38.26 N, Longitude: 85.59 W

Daytime population change due to commuting: +1,954 (+20.9%)
Workers who live and work in this city: 603 (10.9%)


People in group quarters in Lyndon
  • 97 people in nursing homes
  • 84 people in mental (psychiatric) hospitals or wards
  • 32 people in training schools for juvenile delinquents
  • 15 people in short-term care, detention or diagnostic centers for delinquent children
  • 8 people in other types of correctional institutions

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Lyndon, Kentucky business and economic data: stores, dealers, real estate agents, wholesalers, restaurants...


Population change in the 1990s: +1,397 (+17.5%).


Historical population


Historical housing units



Most common industries for males:



  • Construction (9%)
  • Professional, scientific, and technical services (8%)
  • Accommodation and food services (6%)
  • Health care (5%)
  • Finance and insurance (5%)
  • Educational services (5%)
  • Transportation equipment (4%)


Most common industries for females:



  • Health care (17%)
  • Educational services (11%)
  • Finance and insurance (8%)
  • Accommodation and food services (8%)
  • Professional, scientific, and technical services (6%)
  • Department and other general merchandise stores (4%)
  • Public administration (4%)


Most common occupations for males



  • Sales representatives, services, wholesale and manufacturing (9%)
  • Computer specialists (6%)
  • Electrical equipment mechanics and other installation, maintenance, and repair occupations including supervisors (5%)
  • Other sales and related workers including supervisors (4%)
  • Other management occupations except farmers and farm managers (4%)
  • Retail sales workers except cashiers (3%)
  • Building and grounds cleaning and maintenance occupations (3%)


Most common occupations for females



  • Other office and administrative support workers including supervisors (5%)
  • Preschool, kindergarten, elementary and middle school teachers (5%)
  • Secretaries and administrative assistants (5%)
  • Registered nurses (5%)
  • Business operations specialists (5%)
  • Waiters and waitresses (4%)
  • Retail sales workers except cashiers (4%)


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Lyndon-area historical tornado activity is slightly above Kentucky state average. It is 85% greater than the overall U.S. average.

On 4/3/1974, a category 5 (max. wind speeds 261-318 mph) tornado 26.4 miles away from the Lyndon city center killed 6 people and injured 86 people and caused between $50,000,000 and $500,000,000 in damages.

On 4/3/1974, a category 4 (max. wind speeds 207-260 mph) tornado 10.6 miles away from the city center killed 3 people and injured 225 people.


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Hospitals/medical centers near Lyndon:
  • TEN BROECK HOSP (about 1 miles; LOUISVILLE, KY)
  • CENTRAL STATE HOSP (about 3 miles; LOUISVILLE, KY)
  • BAPTIST HOSP EAST (about 5 miles; LOUISVILLE, KY)

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Airports certified for carrier operations nearest to Lyndon:
  • LOUISVILLE INTL-STANDIFORD FIELD (about 12 miles; LOUISVILLE, KY; ID: SDF)
  • BLUE GRASS (about 71 miles; LEXINGTON, KY; ID: LEX)
  • COLUMBUS MUNI (about 71 miles; COLUMBUS, IN; ID: BAK)
Other public-use airports nearest to Lyndon:
  • BOWMAN FIELD (about 6 miles; LOUISVILLE, KY; ID: LOU)
  • HOLIDAY INN LAKEVIEW (about 12 miles; CLARKSVILLE, IN; ID: 1I6)
  • CLARK COUNTY (about 12 miles; JEFFERSONVILLE, IN; ID: JVY)

Amtrak station near Lyndon:
  • 12 miles: LOUISVILLE/JEFFERSONVILLE (JEFFERSONVILLE, 500 WILLINGER LANE). Services: enclosed waiting area, public payphones, snack bar, taxi stand, intercity bus service.

Colleges/universities with over 2000 students nearest to Lyndon:
  • SULLIVAN UNIVERSITY (about 7 miles; LOUISVILLE, KY; Full-time enrollment: 2,342)
  • BELLARMINE UNIVERSITY (about 7 miles; LOUISVILLE, KY; FT enrollment: 2,030)
  • UNIVERSITY OF LOUISVILLE (about 8 miles; LOUISVILLE, KY; FT enrollment: 15,514)
  • JEFFERSON COMMUNITY COLLEGE (about 12 miles; LOUISVILLE, KY; FT enrollment: 5,290)
  • INDIANA UNIVERSITY-SOUTHEAST (about 17 miles; NEW ALBANY, IN; FT enrollment: 4,355)
  • ELIZABETHTOWN COMMUNITY COLLEGE (about 43 miles; ELIZABETHTOWN, KY; FT enrollment: 2,217)
  • UNIVERSITY OF KENTUCKY (about 77 miles; LEXINGTON, KY; FT enrollment: 20,492)

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Average household size:
This city:  2.0 people
Kentucky:  2.5 people

Percentage of family households:
This city:  49.7%
Whole state:  69.4%

Percentage of households with unmarried partners:
This city:  6.8%
Whole state:  4.5%

Likely homosexual households (counted as self-reported same-sex unmarried-partner households)
  • Lesbian couples: 0.4% of all households
  • Gay men: 0.3% of all households

Residents with income below the poverty level in 1999:
This city:  5.2%
Whole state:  15.8%

Residents with income below 50% of the poverty level in 1999:
This city:  2.2%
Whole state:  6.6%

Lyndon compared to Kentucky state average:
  • Median house value below state average.
  • Unemployed percentage below state average.
  • Black race population percentage above state average.
  • Hispanic race population percentage below state average.
  • Foreign-born population percentage below state average.
  • Renting percentage above state average.
  • House age significantly below state average.


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Banks with branches in Lyndon (2007 data):
  • JPMorgan Chase Bank, National Association: Lyndon Branch at 533 Lyndon Lane, branch established on 1959-07-17. Info updated 2006-12-27: Bank assets: $1,179,390.0 mil, Deposits: $650,614.0 mil, headquarters in Columbus, OH, positive income, International Specialization, 3113 total offices, Holding Company: Jpmorgan Chase & Co.



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Local government employment and payroll (March 2006)

Function Full-time employees Monthly full-time payroll Average yearly full-time wage Part-time employees Monthly part-time payroll
Financial Administration 1$3,065$36,7800$0
Other Government Administration 2$6,271$37,6267$1,596
Other and Unallocable 0$0 2$3,083
Totals for Government 3$9,336$37,3449$4,679


Lyndon government finances in 2006:
  • Construction - Housing and Community Development: $76,000
  • Current Operations - General - Other: $475,000
    Solid Waste Management: $432,000
    Regular Highways: $408,000
    Police Protection: $59,000
    Housing and Community Development: $42,000
    Parks and Recreation: $29,000
  • General - Interest on Debt: $106,000
  • Local Intergovernmental - General Local Government Support: $1,000
  • Long Term Debt Beginning Outstanding - Public Debt for Private Purpose: $300,000
  • Long Term Debt Retired Nonguaranteed - Public Debt for Private Purpose: $300,000
  • Long Term Debt Retired Unspecified Public Purpose: $175,000
  • Miscellaneous - Interest Earnings: $86,000
    General Revenue, NEC: $8,000
    Rents: $5,000
  • NEW for 2005 - Long Term Debt Beginning Outstanding - Unspecified Public Purpose: $2,348,000
    Long Term Debt Outstanding Unspecified Public Purpose: $2,173,000
  • Other Capital Outlay - Housing and Community Development: $13,000
  • Other Funds - Cash and Securities: $3,317,000
  • State Intergovernmental - Highways: $156,000
  • Tax - Property: $900,000
    Insurance Premiums Sales: $295,000
    Public Utilities Sales: $51,000
    Alcoholic Beverage License: $26,000
  • Total Salaries and Wages: $158,000

4.93% of this county's 2006 resident taxpayers lived in other counties in 2005 ($41,040 average adjusted gross income)

Here:  4.93%
Kentucky average:  6.98%

0.08% of residents moved from foreign countries ($420 average AGI)
Jefferson County:  0.08%
Kentucky average:  0.12%

Top counties from which taxpayers relocated into this county between 2005 and 2006:
from Bullitt County, KY  0.39% ($31,463 average AGI)
from Oldham County, KY  0.24% ($44,950)
from Clark County, IN  0.23% ($30,964)


4.90% of this county's 2005 resident taxpayers moved to other counties in 2006 ($47,839 average adjusted gross income)

Here:  4.90%
Kentucky average:  6.74%

0.03% of residents moved to foreign countries ($399 average AGI)
Jefferson County:  0.03%
Kentucky average:  0.05%

Top counties to which taxpayers relocated from this county between 2005 and 2006:
to Bullitt County, KY  0.53% ($39,307 average AGI)
to Oldham County, KY  0.31% ($70,025)
to Clark County, IN  0.30% ($32,389)


Strongest AM radio stations in Lyndon:
  • WHAS (840 AM; 50 kW; LOUISVILLE, KY; Owner: CLEAR CHANNEL BROADCASTING LICENSES, INC.)
  • WXXA (790 AM; 5 kW; LOUISVILLE, KY)
  • WGTK (970 AM; 5 kW; LOUISVILLE, KY; Owner: SALEM MEDIA OF KENTUCKY, INC.)
  • WKJK (1080 AM; 10 kW; LOUISVILLE, KY; Owner: CLEAR CHANNEL BROADCASTING LICENSES, INC.)
  • WFIA (900 AM; 1 kW; LOUISVILLE, KY; Owner: SCA LICENSE CORPORATION)
  • WLLV (1240 AM; 1 kW; LOUISVILLE, KY; Owner: MORTENSON BROADCASTING COMPANY)
  • WTMT (620 AM; 1 kW; LOUISVILLE, KY; Owner: JEFFERSON B/CASTING CMPANY, INC.)
  • WDRD (680 AM; 1 kW; NEWBURG, KY; Owner: ABC, INC.)
  • WLOU (1350 AM; 2 kW; LOUISVILLE, KY; Owner: MORTENSON BROADCASTING CO., INC.)
  • WAVG (1450 AM; 1 kW; JEFFERSONVILLE, IN; Owner: SUNNYSIDE COMMUNICATIONS, INC)
  • WLW (700 AM; 50 kW; CINCINNATI, OH; Owner: JACOR BROADCASTING CORPORATION)
  • WXLN (1570 AM; 2 kW; NEW ALBANY, IN; Owner: MORTENSON BROADCASTING COMPANY)
  • WSAI (1530 AM; 50 kW; CINCINNATI, OH; Owner: JACOR BROADCASTING CORPORATION)

Strongest FM radio stations in Lyndon:
  • WMJM (101.3 FM; JEFFERSONTOWN, KY; Owner: BLUE CHIP BROADCASTING LICENSES II, LTD.)
  • WTFX-FM (100.5 FM; LOUISVILLE, KY; Owner: CLEAR CHANNEL BROADCASTING LICENSES, INC.)
  • WFPL (89.3 FM; LOUISVILLE, KY; Owner: KENTUCKY PUBLIC RADIO, INC.)
  • WRKA (103.1 FM; ST. MATTHEWS, KY; Owner: CXR HOLDINGS, INC.)
  • WPTI (103.9 FM; LOUISVILLE, KY; Owner: CXR HOLDINGS, INC.)
  • WFPK (91.9 FM; LOUISVILLE, KY; Owner: KENTUCKY PUBLIC RADIO, INC.)
  • WUOL-FM (90.5 FM; LOUISVILLE, KY; Owner: KENTUCKY PUBLIC RADIO, INC.)
  • WAMZ (97.5 FM; LOUISVILLE, KY; Owner: CLEAR CHANNEL BROADCASTING LICENSES, INC.)
  • WDJX (99.7 FM; LOUISVILLE, KY; Owner: BLUE CHIP BROADCASTING LICENSES II, LTD.)
  • WVEZ (106.9 FM; LOUISVILLE, KY; Owner: CXR HOLDINGS, INC.)
  • WJIE-FM (88.5 FM; OKOLONA, KY; Owner: EVANGEL SCHOOLS, INC.)
  • WRVI (105.9 FM; VALLEY STATION, KY; Owner: SALEM MEDIA OF KENTUCKY, INC.)
  • WXMA (102.3 FM; LOUISVILLE, KY; Owner: BLUE CHIP BROADCASTING LICENSES II, LTD.)
  • WBLO (104.3 FM; CHARLESTOWN, IN; Owner: NEW ALBANY BROADCASTING CO., INC.)
  • WLRS (105.1 FM; SHEPHERDSVILLE, KY; Owner: BLUE CHIP BROADCASTING LICENSES II, LTD.)
  • WQMF (95.7 FM; JEFFERSONVILLE, IN; Owner: CLEAR CHANNEL BROADCASTING LICENSES, INC.)
  • WSFR (107.7 FM; CORYDON, IN; Owner: CXR HOLDINGS, INC.)
  • W216BM (91.1 FM; OKOLONA, KY; Owner: CALVARY CHAPEL OF TWIN FALLS, INC.)
  • W284AD (104.7 FM; NEW ALBANY, IN; Owner: LIFETALK RADIO, INC.)
  • WFIA-FM (94.7 FM; NEW ALBANY, IN; Owner: SALEM MEDIA OF KENTUCKY, INC.)

TV broadcast stations around Lyndon:
  • W24BW (Channel 24; LOUISVILLE, KY; Owner: GREATER LOUISVILLE COMMUNICATIONS)
  • WAVE (Channel 3; LOUISVILLE, KY; Owner: LIBCO, INC.)
  • WVHF-LP (Channel 5; JEFFERSONVILLE, ETC., IN; Owner: JOHN W. SMITH, JR.)
  • WHAS-TV (Channel 11; LOUISVILLE, KY; Owner: BELO KENTUCKY, INC.)
  • WBKI-CA (Channel 28; LOUISVILLE, KY; Owner: LOUISVILLE COMMUNICATIONS, LLC)
  • WBXV-CA (Channel 13; LOUISVILLE, KY; Owner: THE BOX WORLDWIDE LLC)
  • WLKY-TV (Channel 32; LOUISVILLE, KY; Owner: WLKY HEARST-ARGYLE TELEVISION, INC.)
  • WDRB (Channel 41; LOUISVILLE, KY; Owner: INDEPENDENCE TELEVISION COMPANY)
  • WFTE (Channel 58; SALEM, IN; Owner: INDEPENDENCE TELEVISION COMPANY)
  • WJYL-CA (Channel 45; CLARKSVILLE, IN; Owner: JOHN W. SMITH, JR.)
  • WKPC-TV (Channel 15; LOUISVILLE, KY; Owner: KENTUCKY AUTHORITY FOR EDUC'L. TV)
  • WKMJ-TV (Channel 68; LOUISVILLE, KY; Owner: KENTUCKY AUTHORITY FOR EDUCATIONAL TV)
  • WBNA (Channel 21; LOUISVILLE, KY; Owner: WORD BROADCASTING NETWORK, INC.)
  • W50CI (Channel 50; LOUISVILLE, KY; Owner: SOUTH CENTRAL COMMUNICATIONS CORP.)




Lyndon fatal accident list for 1987:
Jun 14, 1987 06:42 AM, 2050, Vehicles: 1, Persons: 1, Fatalities: 1, Drunken drivers: 1


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