A town of 683, settled in 1866. A deep archive of photos, postcards and papers.
The thing Loretto does most differently from other towns.
In a town this size, neighbors are the best guide. Ask them anything.
Be the first to start the conversation.
Nothing on the calendar.
Ordered by what stands out in Loretto. Another town gets a different order.
Most working residents leave Loretto for work: only 3% work in town. The top destinations are Bardstown (22%), Lebanon (16%) and Springfield (4%). Half commute less than 13 miles.
Loretto has chilly winters and warm summers, with plenty of rain. A typical July afternoon reaches 87°, a January night drops to 25°, and about 3 inches of snow falls in a normal winter.
Loretto beats the Kentucky average on 1 of 5 CDC measures and trails it on 0.
| What stands out | Loretto | KY |
|---|---|---|
| Fewer older adults who have lost all their teeth | 13.3% | 18.9% |
Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 45% of U.S. communities.
The typical Loretto home is worth about $242,000, up 1.8% in a year, close to the Kentucky typical home.
Where Loretto’s working residents go each day. Line width shows the share.
Census LEHD 2023
12 postcards, papers and photographs from public archives.
City in Kentucky, United States
Loretto is a home rule-class city in Marion County, Kentucky, United States. The population was 723 at the 2020 census. It is best known as the home of the Maker's Mark bourbon distillery.
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