Shepherdsville, KY
Full City Profile · Kentucky · Bullitt County County
Shepherdsville, KY
At a Glance
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)
Is Shepherdsville a Good Place to Live?
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 4.0% (11% above 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 $289,112. 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 148 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 61% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 1,826/100K.
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. Annual precipitation totals 52.5 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.