The Town FilesShepherdsville, Kentucky
City in Bullitt County · population 14,201 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $222,100
- Household income
- $71,476
- Jan low / Jul high
- 26° / 88°
- Snow a year
- 4 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 15
- Median age
- 34.7
Shepherdsville is a city of 14,201 people in Bullitt County, Kentucky. The median home is worth $222,100, above the typical Kentucky town ($161,450). It ranks better for cycling than 91% of Kentucky towns, more vibrant than 72% of Kentucky towns.
How Shepherdsville 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 Shepherdsville is worth $222,100, above the typical Kentucky town ($161,450). Homes cost about 3.1 times the median household income of $71,476, which is more affordable than 47% of Kentucky towns. Median rent is $943 a month. 74.2% of households own their home.
| Housing | Shepherdsville | Typical Kentucky town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $222,100 | $161,450 |
| Median rent | $943 | $837 |
| Median household income | $71,476 | $54,969 |
| Home value ÷ income | 3.1× | 3.0× |
| Homeownership | 74.2% | 63.5% |
| Median year built | 1996 | 1974 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 0.5% | — |
Who lives in Shepherdsville
| People | Shepherdsville | Typical Kentucky town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 34.7 | 39.1 |
| Age 65 and over | 10.4% | 18.1% |
| Under 18 | 27.5% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 16.8% | 19.8% |
| Below the poverty line | 21.5% | 18.0% |
| Veterans | 5.4% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 1.2% | — |
| Work from home | 8.9% | 7.5% |
| Average commute | 23.5 min | 22.2 min |
| Homes with broadband | 93.5% | 88.6% |
Weather in Shepherdsville
July highs average 87.7°F and January lows 26.0°F. About 52.5 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 3.5 inches of snow (typical Kentucky town: 9.4 in). Expect about 37 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 92 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
15 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Shepherdsville since 1950, compared with 19 for the typical Kentucky town. 3 rated (E)F2 or stronger. The strongest, an F4, struck on May 28, 1996 about 6.0 miles from the town center. Tornadoes within 10 miles have caused 1 deaths and 50 injuries since 1950. The most recent was on March 30, 2025.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 32 times; the largest was 3.00 inches on July 2, 1980.
Severe weather in Bullitt County since 1996
Bullitt County has been included in 28 federal disaster or emergency declarations since 1953, most often for flood, tornado, hurricane.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| September 1, 2026 | Severe Storm | DR-4937: Severe Storms, Straight-Line Winds, Flooding, Landslides, And Mudslides |
| 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 24, 2025 | Severe Storm | DR-4860: Severe Storms, Straight-Line Winds, Flooding, Landslides, And Mudslides |
Jobs and pay in Bullitt County
Bullitt County had 29,786 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $52,323 a year. Unemployment was 4.1% in 2023; in Shepherdsville itself the ACS puts it at 4.2%.
Public schools in Shepherdsville
13 public schools with 6,250 students, about 17.2 students per teacher.
| School | Grades | Students | Per teacher |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bullitt Central High School | 9-12 | 1,359 | 17.9 |
| North Bullitt High School | 9-12 | 1,160 | 18.7 |
| Freedom Elementary School | PK-5 | 591 | 16.4 |
| Shepherdsville Elementary | PK-5 | 540 | 17.4 |
| Hebron Middle School | 6-8 | 525 | 20.2 |
| Cedar Grove Elementary | PK-5 | 453 | 16.8 |
| Roby Elementary School | PK-5 | 448 | 17.2 |
| Bullitt Lick Middle School | 6-8 | 400 | 19.0 |
| Bernheim Middle School | 6-8 | 380 | 17.3 |
| Zoneton Middle School | 6-8 | 354 | 19.7 |
| Bullitt Alternative Center | 6-12 | 40 | 6.7 |
| Riverview Opportunity Center | 2-12 | — | — |
Towns near Shepherdsville
- Pioneer Village, KY5.3 mi · 2,671 people · home $240,500
- Hillview, KY5.6 mi · 8,622 people · home $186,300
- Mount Washington, KY9.0 mi · 18,090 people · home $268,200
- Louisville/Jefferson County, KY13.1 mi · 386,884 people · home $233,900
- Fort Knox, KY15.7 mi · 7,742 people · home —
- Shively, KY16.2 mi · 15,636 people · home $154,700
- Louisville, KY16.9 mi · 246,161 people · home —
- Radcliff, KY17.0 mi · 23,042 people · home $169,600
Shepherdsville questions
Is Shepherdsville, Kentucky a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Shepherdsville scores better for retirees than 3% of Kentucky towns and quieter than 20%. 10.4% of residents are 65 or older (median age 34.7).
How much does a house cost in Shepherdsville?
The median owner-occupied home in Shepherdsville is valued at $222,100 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $71,476, so homes cost about 3.1 times income. Median rent is $943 a month.
What is the weather like in Shepherdsville?
July highs average 87.7°F and January lows 26.0°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 52.5 inches of precipitation a year and 3.5 inches of snow.
Does Shepherdsville get tornadoes?
15 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Shepherdsville since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was a F4 on May 28, 1996. 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)