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Radcliff, KY

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Radcliff, KY

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Demographics

Majority WhiteSimpson's Diversity Index: 61
Population22,967
Foreign Born1.8%
Population Density1,705people per mi²
Median Age36.0 yrs
Demographics Trajectory
StableSince 2010, this city has held a relatively stable population and racial composition.
Current Race / Ethnicity Breakdown
Population Trends

Quality of Life

Overall Quality Of Life
B+
Good

Above-average quality of iife. The area offers a reasonable cost of living, decent mobility, and a mix of neighborhood amenities.

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

73/100

27% below national average

A+

The Real Cost of Living in Radcliff, Kentucky

TierIndividualFamily (4)
Survival $15k$29k
Comfortable $32k$47k
Luxury $105k+$162k+
Elite (Top 5%) $123k+$191k+
Affordability Ratio

131%

The Hood Index™

A metric tracking the socioeconomic signals of the area.

A-
Hood Index scan area
Premium Lean78%
RisksNeutralGrowth
Premium
38
Positive
40
Poor
8
Negative
14

Groceries

6 within 10 miles

1.8mi

Gas

20 within 10 miles

0.7mi

Hospital

1 within 20 miles

8.2mi

Airport

BNA — Nashville International

124mi

Post Office

USPS — Radcliff, KY

1.3mi

Critical Amenities

Country Clubs

1 private club within 10 miles.

Golf1Nearest 5.1 mi
Camping16Nearest 21.8 mi
Marina0Nearest 15.6 mi
Winery0 
Ice Rink0 
Gun Range0Nearest 16.6 mi

Affluence Level

Overall Affluence Grade
C-
Average

A middle-class area roughly in line with national averages across income, home values, education, and employment.

Median HHI
$61k+11.8%
19% below US avg
Est. Avg Net Worth
$310k
53% below US avg
College Educated
16.6%
53% below US avg
WFH
8.2%
43% below US avg
Homeownership
50.2%
23% below US avg
Median Home
$163k
42% below US avg

Crime

Overall Crime Grade
C
Moderate

Crime rates similar to the national median for U.S. locations.

Crime Rate
19.1
Incidents per 1,000 residents
5yr Trend
−12.6%
Overall crime change since 2020

Violent Crime

5yr−0.0%
Homicide
0.09 / 1k Residents238% above state avg
Robbery
0.35 / 1k Residents27% above state avg
Aggravated Assault
1.86 / 1k Residents37% above state avg

Property Crime

5yr−25.2%
Burglary
2.56 / 1k Residents61% above state avg
Larceny-Theft
11.62 / 1k Residents36% above state avg
Motor Vehicle Theft
1.90 / 1k Residents4% above state avg
Source: FBI Crime Data · 2025

Political Climate

Cook PVI: R+20Solidly Conservative

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

Presidential Voting Trends for Radcliff, Kentucky
Dem Rep
20%30%40%50%60%70%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 Season203 days287 frost-free
Annual Rainfall55.5"
Elevation768 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
C
Exposed

Meaningful friction. Expect exposure to either population pressure, blast zones, or natural disaster risk. Consider buying a retreat property.

Strategic Pillars

City Proximity
D+
Weak31 mi to nearest major city
Pop. Density
C-
Weak1,705/sq mi
Fallout Danger
C
Weak1 within ~30 mi
Natural Disaster
D-
PoorInland Flooding, Tornado, Cold Wave, Strong Wind, Earthquake
Border / Coast
A+
Greatborder 404 mi · coast 475 mi
FEMA Expected Loss$36.1M/yrfor the county

Key Distances

Nearest Major CityLouisville618k people are 31 mi away
Nearest Major AirportNo hub airport within 50 mi
Distance to State Capital64 miFrankfort, KY
Nearest Prison20 mi1 within 25 mi

* Values derived from national, state, county, city and local statistics and may differ in a specific area. Last updated: 2026-04-21T09:43:20.000Z

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