The Town FilesCampbellsville, Kentucky
City in Taylor County · population 11,426 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $164,600
- Household income
- $49,644
- Jan low / Jul high
- 26° / 88°
- Snow a year
- 14 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 18
- Median age
- 37.2
Campbellsville is a city of 11,426 people in Taylor County, Kentucky. The median home is worth $164,600, close to the typical Kentucky town ($161,450). It ranks better for young professionals than 79% of Kentucky towns, hipper than 77% of Kentucky towns, more vibrant than 76% of Kentucky towns.
How Campbellsville ranks
Percentile among Kentucky towns with at least 500 people on The Town Files lifestyle rankings. 50 is typical for the state; 90 means better than 90% of Kentucky towns.
Homes and cost of living
The median home in Campbellsville is worth $164,600, close to the typical Kentucky town ($161,450). Homes cost about 3.3 times the median household income of $49,644, which is more affordable than 37% of Kentucky towns. Median rent is $685 a month. 48.6% of households own their home.
| Housing | Campbellsville | Typical Kentucky town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $164,600 | $161,450 |
| Median rent | $685 | $837 |
| Median household income | $49,644 | $54,969 |
| Home value ÷ income | 3.3× | 3.0× |
| Homeownership | 48.6% | 63.5% |
| Median year built | 1974 | 1974 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 0.0% | — |
Who lives in Campbellsville
| People | Campbellsville | Typical Kentucky town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 37.2 | 39.1 |
| Age 65 and over | 19.4% | 18.1% |
| Under 18 | 21.1% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 24.7% | 19.8% |
| Below the poverty line | 23.4% | 18.0% |
| Veterans | 5.6% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 2.6% | — |
| Work from home | 14.9% | 7.5% |
| Average commute | 16.6 min | 22.2 min |
| Homes with broadband | 85.6% | 88.6% |
Weather in Campbellsville
July highs average 88.4°F and January lows 25.5°F. About 51.7 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 14.3 inches of snow (typical Kentucky town: 9.4 in). Expect about 41 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 104 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
18 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Campbellsville since 1950, compared with 19 for the typical Kentucky town. 6 rated (E)F2 or stronger. The strongest, an F4, struck on April 3, 1974 about 5.1 miles from the town center. Tornadoes within 10 miles have caused 1 deaths and 92 injuries since 1950. The most recent was on April 3, 2025.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 52 times; the largest was 2.75 inches on July 4, 2001.
Severe weather in Taylor County since 1996
Taylor County has been included in 24 federal disaster or emergency declarations since 1953, most often for tornado, hurricane, snowstorm.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| January 24, 2026 | Winter Storm | EM-3633: Severe Winter Storm |
| April 24, 2025 | Severe Storm | DR-4864: Severe Storms, Straight-Line Winds, Tornadoes, Flooding, Landslides, And Mudslides |
| April 3, 2025 | Severe Storm | EM-3626: Severe Storms, Straight-Line Winds, Tornadoes, And Flooding |
| February 16, 2025 | Severe Storm | EM-3624: Severe Storms, Straight-Line Winds, Flooding, And Landslides |
| April 10, 2023 | Severe Storm | DR-4702: Severe Storms, Straight-Line Winds, Tornadoes, Flooding, Landslides, And Mudslides |
Jobs and pay in Taylor County
Taylor County had 11,841 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $44,581 a year. Unemployment was 3.8% in 2023; in Campbellsville itself the ACS puts it at 7.4%.
Public schools in Campbellsville
10 public schools with 4,035 students, about 16.1 students per teacher.
| School | Grades | Students | Per teacher |
|---|---|---|---|
| Taylor County High School | 9-12 | 823 | 17.1 |
| Taylor County Primary Center | PK-2 | 680 | 15.8 |
| Campbellsville Elementary School | PK-5 | 659 | 16.9 |
| Taylor County Elementary School | 3-5 | 614 | 16.6 |
| Taylor County Middle School | 6-8 | 569 | 17.8 |
| Campbellsville High School | 9-12 | 345 | 15.7 |
| Campbellsville Middle School | 6-8 | 298 | 13.0 |
| Lakeview Academy | 6-12 | 26 | 13.0 |
| Campbellsville Eagle Academy | 6-12 | 21 | 21.0 |
| Central Kentucky Career Academy | 8-12 | — | — |
Towns near Campbellsville
- Lebanon, KY16.4 mi · 6,274 people · home $149,700
- Columbia, KY16.8 mi · 4,845 people · home $143,600
- Russell Springs, KY25.2 mi · 2,715 people · home $170,300
- Springfield, KY25.3 mi · 2,846 people · home $168,600
- Hodgenville, KY25.7 mi · 3,235 people · home $151,400
Campbellsville questions
Is Campbellsville, Kentucky a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Campbellsville scores better for retirees than 70% of Kentucky towns and quieter than 25%. 19.4% of residents are 65 or older (median age 37.2).
How much does a house cost in Campbellsville?
The median owner-occupied home in Campbellsville is valued at $164,600 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $49,644, so homes cost about 3.3 times income. Median rent is $685 a month.
What is the weather like in Campbellsville?
July highs average 88.4°F and January lows 25.5°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 51.7 inches of precipitation a year and 14.3 inches of snow.
Does Campbellsville get tornadoes?
18 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Campbellsville since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was a F4 on April 3, 1974. The typical Kentucky town has had 19.
- U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2020–2024)
- U.S. Census Bureau, 2020 Census and 2025 Gazetteer (2020 / 2025)
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020)
- NOAA NCEI Storm Events Database (1950–2026)
- FEMA OpenFEMA Disaster Declarations (this product uses the FEMA OpenFEMA API but is not endorsed by FEMA) (1953–2026)
- NCES Common Core of Data (2023–24)
- BLS Quarterly Census of Employment and Wages; USDA ERS county unemployment (BLS LAUS) (2000–2024)
- The Town Files lifestyle rankings, built from federal demographic, school, crime and housing data (2025)