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Campbellsville, KY

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Campbellsville, KY

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Demographics

Predominantly WhiteSimpson's Diversity Index: 30
Population11,523
Foreign Born1.4%
Population Density1,521people per mi²
Median Age37.8 yrs
Demographics Trajectory
GrowingSince 2010, this city's population has grown with relatively minor shifts in racial composition.
Current Race / Ethnicity Breakdown
Population Trends

Quality of Life

Overall Quality Of Life
A-
Great

A high quality of life with strong walkability, manageable living costs, healthy neighborhood signals, and solid amenity access.

Quality of Life blends cost of living, nearby amenities, socioeconomic signals, and neighborhood character. City-level scores represent the whole municipality; individual neighborhoods can differ.

Cost of Living

57/100

43% below national average

A+

The Real Cost of Living in Campbellsville, Kentucky

TierIndividualFamily (4)
Survival $10k$20k
Comfortable $32k$47k
Luxury $89k+$138k+
Elite (Top 5%) $109k+$168k+
Affordability Ratio

106%

The Hood Index™

A metric tracking the socioeconomic signals of the area.

A
Hood Index scan area
Luxury Lean85%
RisksNeutralGrowth
Premium
13
Positive
15
Poor
2
Negative
3

Groceries

3 within 10 miles

0.6mi

Gas

3 within 10 miles

0.6mi

Hospital

5 within 20 miles

1.7mi

Airport

BNA — Nashville International

111.8mi

Post Office

USPS — Campbellsville, KY

10.7mi

Critical Amenities

Country Clubs

1 private club within 10 miles.

Golf0 
Camping18Nearest 4.8 mi
Marina1Nearest 4.7 mi
Winery0 
Ice Rink0 
Gun Range0 

Affluence Level

Overall Affluence Grade
F
Distressed

A low-income area with significant economic hardship. Household wealth and educational attainment are well below national averages.

Median HHI
$49k-7.3%
34% below US avg
Est. Avg Net Worth
$251k
62% below US avg
College Educated
26.8%
23% below US avg
WFH
17.9%
25% above US avg
Homeownership
48.3%
26% below US avg
Median Home
$163k
42% below US avg

Crime

Overall Crime Grade
A-
Very Safe

Lower crime rates than 78% of comparable U.S. locations.

Crime Rate
12.8
Incidents per 1,000 residents
5yr Trend
−35.0%
Overall crime change since 2020

Violent Crime

5yr−21.9%
Homicide
0.00 / 1k Residents100% below state avg
Robbery
0.25 / 1k Residents9% below state avg
Aggravated Assault
0.92 / 1k Residents32% below state avg

Property Crime

5yr−48.1%
Burglary
2.77 / 1k Residents74% above state avg
Larceny-Theft
7.47 / 1k Residents13% below state avg
Motor Vehicle Theft
1.18 / 1k Residents35% below state avg
Source: FBI Crime Data · 2025

Political Climate

Cook PVI: R+23Solidly Conservative

District shown is the primary district for this city’s centroid. Cities may span multiple districts.

Presidential Voting Trends for Campbellsville, Kentucky
Dem Rep
20%30%40%50%60%70%80%2000200420082012201620202024

Personal Sovereignty

Personal Sovereignty measures your capacity for self-reliance and independence with minimal government friction. Higher scores mean fewer barriers between you and the way you want to live... but it assumes you have the space you need and good neighbors.

Overall Sovereignty Grade
B
Self-Reliant

Viable for self-reliance. Generally workable, though some barriers may limit total independence.

State Policy

Tax Burden
C+
Fair9.6% of income
Property Rights
D+
WeakIJ Grade D+
Firearm Rights
A
GreatFPC Grade A
Homeschooling
A-
GoodLow regulation

Energy independence: Importer (60% of energy produced in-state)

Personal Liberty

Raw Milk
D-
RestrictedLimited
Gambling Laws
C+
LimitedTribal · Poker · Sportsbetting
Marijuana Laws
C+
LimitedMedical only

Homesteading

Growing Season211 days298 frost-free
Annual Rainfall60.6"
Elevation843 ft

Strategic Assessment

Strategic Assessment grades tactical survivability using Joel Skousen's Strategic Relocation framework. Major population centers, blast zones, natural disasters, and border exposure all drive risk — lower exposure means a more defensible position in a crisis.

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Overall Strategic Grade
B-
Defensible

Workable tactical position. Some exposure to population density or targets, but generally defensible in a crisis.

Strategic Pillars

City Proximity
B-
Fair651 mi to nearest major city
Pop. Density
C-
Weak1,521/sq mi
Fallout Danger
A
Great1 within ~30 mi
Natural Disaster
B-
FairInland Flooding, Tornado, Strong Wind, Cold Wave, Earthquake
Border / Coast
A+
Greatborder 420 mi · coast 431 mi
FEMA Expected Loss$10.2M/yrfor the county

* Values derived from national, state, county, city and local statistics and may differ in a specific area. Last updated: 2026-04-21T09:48:39.000Z

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