Jeffersontown, Kentucky is located in eastern Jefferson County and is part of the metropolitan Louisville area. Jeffersontown is a short 15 minute drive from Louisville International Airport as well as same drive time to downtown Louisville. The community celebrated its Bicentennial in 1997 and history abounds in the area.

Jeffersontown is host to the Gaslight Festival in September of each year. The Gaslight Festival is a series of events spread over a week with something for everyone. Attendance is approximately 200,000 for the week. Jeffersontown also is host to numerous regional sanctioned baseball and softball tournaments at its award-winning Skyview Park complex. Other nearby attractions include the Blackacre Nature Preserve, the Floyds Fork Soccer Complex and the University of Louisville Shelby Campus.

The Jeffersontown area is home to over 3,500 hotel rooms and 125 restaurants with a wide variety of choices and pricing. 1-64 runs through the City with two interchanges at Hurstbourne Parkway and Blankenbaker Parkway.

The Jeffersontown Senior Citizens program is well known throughout the region.  We are noted for a wide variety of activities, programs and services.  We are looked upon as a model center by other cities across the country. The buildings history and it's location makes it a perfect place for senior citizens. Also the interior decorating, color schemes, and the surrounding area is most impressive. 

Last, but certainly not least, Jeffersontown is home to Bluegrass Industrial Park. Bluegrass is home to almost 900 companies and in close proximity to the amenities mentioned above. Whether your travel needs are for pleasure, business or both, Jeffersontown hospitality is ready to assist you

Housing Cost

Estimated median house or condo value in 2007: $175,155

Demographics

Population in July 2007: 26,152. Jeffersontown covers 9.95 square miles. It sits at an elevation of 711 feet above sea level.

Weather

Jeffersonville, KY climate is warm during summer when temperatures tend to be in the 70's and very cold during winter when temperatures tend to be in the 30's.

The warmest month of the year is July with an average maximum temperature of 85.80 degrees Fahrenheit, while the coldest month of the year is January with an average minimum temperature of 22.00 degrees Fahrenheit.

Temperature variations between night and day tend to be moderate during summer with a difference that can reach 21 degrees Fahrenheit, and moderate during winter with an average difference of 20 degrees Fahrenheit.

The annual average precipitation at Jeffersonville is 46.64 Inches. Rainfall in is fairly evenly distributed throughout the year. The wettest month of the year is July with an average rainfall of 5.11 Inches.

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