At a Glance
Median Income
$71,250
$30,508 per capita
Home Value
$202,300
Zillow: $283,014
Median Rent
$898/mo
34.7% of income on rent
Violent Crime
176/100K
2,533/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
17.2%
88.0% high school+
Unemployment
2.8%
15.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
34.5%
23.3% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
57°F
299 sunny days/yr
How Shepherdsville Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Shepherdsville's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Shepherdsville a Good Place to Live?
B
3.0 / 5.0 — Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Shepherdsville residents earn a median household income of $71,250 , which is 5% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $30,508. The unemployment rate stands at 2.8% (22% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 15.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 1,788 business establishments, including 103 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Shepherdsville is $202,300 , 28% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $283,014. Median rent is $898/month, with 34.7% 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 1996.
Safety & Crime
Shepherdsville reports 176 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 54% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 2,533/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.
Education
17.2% of adults in Shepherdsville hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(49% below the national average).
88.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.5/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Shepherdsville 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 52.6 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.
Data Overview
People
Population14,351
Median Age35.2 yrs
Density879/mi²
Male / Female48% / 52%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans5.8%
Economy
B+
Median Income$71,250
Per Capita$30,508
Unemployment2.8%
Poverty15.0%
County GDP$3,824M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,006
Housing
A+
Home Value$202,300
Rent$898
Ownership73.4%
Zillow$283,014
Housing Units5,680
Rent Burden34.7%
Crime
F
Violent176/100K
Property2,533/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Assault88/100K
Burglary623/100K
Health
Obesity34.5%
Diabetes11.5%
Smoking23.3%
Heart Disease7.0%
Premature Death10,263/100K
Climate
Avg Temp57°F
Sunny Days299/yr
Rain52.6 in/yr
AQI41 (Good)
Elevation444 ft
Education
C
Bachelor's+17.2%
High School+88.0%
Graduate+4.5%
School Score5.5/10
Community
2024 VoteR 75% / D 24%
Commute23 min
Broadband91.9%
Internet Speed173 Mbps
EV Stations5
Libraries5
Did You Know?
The median home in Shepherdsville was built in 1996.
The nearest airport is Louisville Muhammad Ali International (13 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.395 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
18.2% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 173 Mbps.
There are 103 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 7 fatal vehicle crashes.
91 declared natural disasters on record.
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