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A city of 1,250 people in Kentucky
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About Northfield

City in Kentucky, United States
1965Established
991Population
0.5 sq miArea
584 ftElevation

Northfield is a home rule-class city in Jefferson County, Kentucky, United States. As of the 2020 census, Northfield had a population of 991.

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Housing in Northfield

$550K Median sale price · Redfin, May 2026

The median sale price was $550,000 in May 2026.

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Safety in Northfield

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Safety Grade A+

Northfield reports less crime per resident than 97% of the U.S. towns and cities we grade.

Violent crime per 1,000
Northfield 0
Kentucky 2.1
U.S. 3.3
Property crime per 1,000
Northfield 1
Kentucky 12.8
U.S. 15.5
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Most working residents leave Northfield for work: only 2% work in town. The top destinations are St. Matthews (8%), Jeffersontown (5%) and Watterson Park (4%). Half commute less than 7 miles.

St. Matthews
8%
Jeffersontown
5%
Watterson Park
4%
Lexington-Fayette urban county
4%
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Health in Northfield

Compared with Kentucky

4better than KY

of 5 measures CDC estimates. The other 1 is too close to call.

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Care nearby

Baptist Health LouisvilleLouisville · 3.2 mi · ER
Lifespring Comunity Medical ServicesJeffersonville · 4.9 mi · sliding-scale fees
Primary careNo shortage
DentalNo shortage
Mental healthShortage · county-wide
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · CDC's estimate for Northfield · CMS · HRSAHealth in Northfield →

Natural hazards in Northfield

77
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Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 77% of U.S. communities.

🌊 Inland flooding🌪️ Tornadoes
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Northfield has chilly winters and warm summers, with plenty of rain. A typical July afternoon reaches 88°, a January night drops to 25°, and about 15 inches of snow falls in a normal winter.

45° / 28°Winter
67° / 45°Spring
86° / 66°Summer
69° / 47°Fall
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Nearest: St. MatthewsLouisville · 2.6 miles · 62 hrs a week

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