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Bardstown, KY

Full City Profile · Kentucky · Nelson County County

3.1 /5.0
B Good
13,673 Population 1,129/sq mi density
$49,781 Median Income $29,620 per capita
$190,800 Home Value $261,210 Zillow
$917 Median Rent 28.6% income on rent
57°F Avg Temperature 299 sunny days/yr
113 Violent Crime/100K 2,629 property/100K
B
Overall
3.1 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.7 / 5.0
$49,781 median income, 2.6% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.5 / 5.0
$190,800 home value, $917/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
113 violent crimes/100K
C+
Education
3.0 / 5.0
24.7% bachelor's degree or higher

Bardstown, KY

At a Glance

Median Income
$49,781
34% below
$29,620 per capita
Home Value
$190,800
32% below
Zillow: $261,210
Median Rent
$917/mo
21% below
28.6% of income on rent
Violent Crime
113/100K
70% below
2,629/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
24.7%
27% below
88.2% high school+
Unemployment
2.6%
28% below
8.6% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
34.5%
7% above
23.3% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
57°F
299 sunny days/yr

How Bardstown Compares to the U.S. Average

Each bar shows Bardstown's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)

Income
66%
Home Value
68%
Rent
79%
Poverty
69%
Bachelor's
73%
Unemployment
72%
Crime
30%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Bardstown a Good Place to Live?

B
3.1 / 5.0 — Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Bardstown residents earn a median household income of $49,781 , which is 34% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $29,620. The unemployment rate stands at 2.6% (28% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 8.6% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 1,530 business establishments, including 75 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Bardstown is $190,800 , 32% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $261,210. Median rent is $917/month, with 28.6% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 90.2 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1983.

Safety & Crime

Bardstown reports 113 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 70% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 2,629/100K. The murder rate is 7.6/100K.

Education

24.7% of adults in Bardstown hold a bachelor's degree or higher (27% below the national average). 88.2% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.2/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Bardstown has an average annual temperature of 57°F (14°C). Winters average 35°F in January while summers reach 77°F in July. The area gets 299 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 51.6 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.

Data Overview

People

Population13,673
Median Age39.2 yrs
Density1,129/mi²
Male / Female51% / 49%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans6.7%

Economy

B+
Median Income$49,781
Per Capita$29,620
Unemployment2.6%
Poverty8.6%
County GDP$2,394M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,090

Housing

A+
Home Value$190,800
Rent$917
Ownership58.6%
Zillow$261,210
Housing Units5,889
Rent Burden28.6%

Crime

F
Violent113/100K
Property2,629/100K
Murder7.6/100K
Assault38/100K
Burglary468/100K

Health

Obesity34.5%
Diabetes11.5%
Smoking23.3%
Heart Disease7.0%
Premature Death10,516/100K

Climate

Avg Temp57°F
Sunny Days299/yr
Rain51.6 in/yr
AQI41 (Good)
Elevation659 ft

Education

C+
Bachelor's+24.7%
High School+88.2%
Graduate+9.9%
School Score5.2/10

Community

2024 VoteR 70% / D 29%
Commute20 min
Broadband86.1%
Internet Speed67 Mbps
EV Stations6
Libraries4

Did You Know?

The median home in Bardstown was built in 1983.
The nearest airport is Louisville Muhammad Ali International (29 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.431 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
16.2% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
The county recorded 6 fatal vehicle crashes.