Meadow Vale Kentucky Map

About Meadow Vale, Kentucky

Meadow Vale is a locality in Jefferson County, Kentucky, United States. It is a small community with a population of 878. The population density is 1810.1 people per km². Meadow Vale is located at 38.2831°N, 85.5719°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone. ZIP code: 40242.

Meadow Vale unfolds across rolling terrain, where the land gently slopes and then rises again, a soft topography that whispers of ancient, patient forces. It lies 6.2 miles north of Jeffersontown, KY (from Jeffersontown, KY: bearing 356°T), and is situated 9.0 miles east of Jeffersonville. Here, the air, especially in the late afternoon, carries a certain velvety richness, tinged with the scent of mown hay and the distant, earthy perfume of damp soil after a summer shower. The houses, many with welcoming porches and gardens that spill over with vibrant blooms, seem to belong to the landscape, their colors echoing the greens and browns of the surrounding fields, and the soft blues of the often-clear Kentucky sky. The character of Meadow Vale is one of quiet resilience, a place where life moves with a steady, measured beat, unhurried by the frantic pulse of larger cities. The history of Meadow Vale is interwoven with the agricultural heritage of Jefferson County, a legacy evident in the scattered farmsteads and the enduring importance of the land. For generations, this area thrived on the cultivation of crops, a tradition that still defines much of its local economy, with produce often making its way to nearby markets. This connection to the soil fosters a deep-seated pragmatism and a strong sense of community, where neighborly bonds are as vital as the fertile earth. While the broader economic landscape has diversified, the echoes of its agrarian past lend Meadow Vale a unique, grounded identity, a place where the rhythm of the seasons still dictates much of daily life.

About This Meadow Vale Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Meadow Vale, Kentucky — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 38.283126, -85.571905. Live weather conditions are sourced directly from the National Weather Service, with current observations and a 7-day forecast also powered by Open-Meteo. Real-time local news and world news feeds keep the page current, while a Wikipedia summary or an editorially written description provides background on Meadow Vale and Jefferson County.

Detailed location data for Meadow Vale includes the ZIP code (40242), telephone area code (502), county seat of Jefferson County (Louisville), and school district assignment (Jefferson County School District). These are among the most commonly searched location details for any US city or town.

Location data is drawn from the USGS Geographic Names Information System (GNIS) and cross-verified against 2020 US Census records by coordinate proximity — ensuring the correct Meadow Vale is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.