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Shepherdsville, KY

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Shepherdsville, KY

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Demographics

HomogeneousSimpson's Diversity Index: 15
Population14,351
Foreign Born0.8%
Population Density879people per mi²
Median Age35.2 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

75/100

25% below national average

A+

The Real Cost of Living in Shepherdsville, Kentucky

TierIndividualFamily (4)
Survival $14k$27k
Comfortable $39k$58k
Luxury $89k+$138k+
Elite (Top 5%) $105k+$162k+
Affordability Ratio

123%

The Hood Index™

A metric tracking the socioeconomic signals of the area.

A
Hood Index scan area
Luxury Lean85%
RisksNeutralGrowth
Premium
9
Positive
10
Poor
2
Negative
1

Groceries

3 within 10 miles

0.9mi

Gas

20 within 10 miles

0.3mi

Hospital

16 within 20 miles

5.6mi

Airport

Indianapolis International Airport

124.2mi

Post Office

USPS — Shepherdsville, KY

6.4mi

Critical Amenities

Country Clubs

Nearest private club or country club.

Golf3Nearest 1.9 mi
Camping12Nearest 18 mi
Marina0 
Winery2Nearest 4.2 mi
Ice Rink0 
Gun Range2Nearest 6.5 mi

Affluence Level

Overall Affluence Grade
D
Soft

A below-average socioeconomic profile. Incomes, home values, and educational attainment trail the U.S., with higher poverty and unemployment.

Median HHI
$71k-0.9%
5% below US avg
Est. Avg Net Worth
$347k
47% below US avg
College Educated
17.2%
51% below US avg
WFH
9.0%
37% below US avg
Homeownership
73.4%
12% above US avg
Median Home
$202k
28% below US avg

Crime

Overall Crime Grade
A-
Very Safe

Lower crime rates than 76% of comparable U.S. locations.

Crime Rate
17.7
Incidents per 1,000 residents
5yr Trend
−22.9%
Overall crime change since 2020

Violent Crime

5yr−23.5%
Homicide
0.00 / 1k Residents100% below state avg
Robbery
0.13 / 1k Residents52% below state avg
Aggravated Assault
1.07 / 1k Residents21% below state avg

Property Crime

5yr−22.3%
Burglary
2.80 / 1k Residents76% above state avg
Larceny-Theft
11.87 / 1k Residents39% above state avg
Motor Vehicle Theft
1.40 / 1k Residents23% below 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 Shepherdsville, 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 Season201 days287 frost-free
Annual Rainfall57.2"
Elevation443 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-
Poor19 mi to nearest major city
Pop. Density
C-
Weak879/sq mi
Fallout Danger
B-
Fair1 within ~30 mi
Natural Disaster
D
PoorInland Flooding, Tornado, Cold Wave, Strong Wind, Earthquake
Border / Coast
A+
Greatborder 388 mi · coast 473 mi
FEMA Expected Loss$45.5M/yrfor the county

Key Distances

Nearest Major CityLouisville618k people are 19 mi away
Nearest Major AirportNo hub airport within 50 mi
Distance to State Capital48 miFrankfort, KY
Nearest Prison17 mi1 within 25 mi

* Values derived from national, state, county, city and local statistics and may differ in a specific area. Last updated: 2026-04-21T11:15:08.000Z

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