Living in Meade County, Kentucky

Meade County is a county in Kentucky with a population of around 27,924, part of the Louisville/Jefferson County, KY-IN MSA metro area. The main communities are Brandenburg, Ekron.

Cost of Living

Median rent is $856/month, well below the national average, with a median home price of around $243K. The county has one of the lowest unemployment rates in the country at 2.3%.

Weather and Climate

The climate brings mild winters (highs around 46°F) and hot summers (highs around 83°F). The area has tornado risk worth factoring into home insurance decisions.

Demographics

Meade County has relatively young demographics, with a median age of 39 and a predominantly working-class population (19% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher). The county votes strongly Republican.