City safety & data profile

BardstownKY

Bardstown, KY is a 13K-resident city in Nelson County with a median household income of $51,381.

Nelson County, Kentucky. Federal health, economic, and safety indicators for Bardstown, drawn from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey, CDC PLACES, and CMS Hospital Compare. Bardstown has a population larger than 18% of the 4,640 U.S. cities Areazine tracks, a median home value of $203,500, and 1 hospital serving the surrounding area.

Data updated 2026-07-20

13K
Population
Top 82%
By size
$51,381
Median income
$203,500
Median home
14.7%
Poverty rate

The read on Bardstown

Bardstown posts a median household income higher than 11% of U.S. cities Areazine tracks, where 1 hospital serves the Bardstown area.

Top 89%
by median income, US cities
1
hospital in & near Bardstown

Where Bardstown income ranks nationally

Median household income vs. every place Areazine profiles (place-level ACS)

$51,381 Bottom 11% higher than 11% of 3,889 places Areazine profiles

$0–$20,000: 0 places Areazine profiles (0%). Below this entry. $20,000–$40,000: 71 places Areazine profiles (2%). Below this entry. $40,000–$60,000: 788 places Areazine profiles (20%). This entry sits in this band. $60,000–$80,000: 1,055 places Areazine profiles (27%). Above this entry. $80,000–$100,000: 768 places Areazine profiles (20%). Above this entry. $100,000–$120,000: 515 places Areazine profiles (13%). Above this entry. $120,000–$140,000: 308 places Areazine profiles (8%). Above this entry. $140,000–$160,000: 171 places Areazine profiles (4%). Above this entry. $160,000–$180,000: 92 places Areazine profiles (2%). Above this entry. $180,000–$200,000: 47 places Areazine profiles (1%). Above this entry. $200,000–$220,000: 28 places Areazine profiles (1%). Above this entry. $220,000–$240,000: 18 places Areazine profiles (0%). Above this entry. $240,000–$260,000: 28 places Areazine profiles (1%). Above this entry. KY $0 $260,000 every profiled place, bucketed by value

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Source U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (place-level) · 2024 ACS 5-year

The quick read

Reading Bardstown, KY beyond the headline numbers

Bardstown sits inside Nelson County, Kentucky, at roughly 37.81°N, -85.47°W. Population 13,091, $51,381 median household income. Median home value $203,500, median rent $977. Poverty rate 14.7%, read against that income figure since two cities on the same median can differ underneath it.

CDC PLACES: Bardstown's highest-prevalence health measure is short sleep duration at 39.5%. 1 hospital in/around Bardstown, 3/5 avg rating, 1 with an ER.

Sources: U.S. Census ACS, CDC PLACES, CMS Hospital Compare, plus live alerts for Bardstown from FEMA, NOAA, FDA, and CPSC. Comparison bars benchmark each metric against the national reference.

Population
13,091
Bardstown
Median Income
$51,381
-24% vs avg
Median Home Value
$203,500
-11% vs avg
Median Age
38.1
years

10-Year Trends 2013–2024

County-level trend (Nelson County) - Bardstown's own historical series isn't separately published by the Census Bureau, so these year-over-year figures track the surrounding county, not the city alone.

20132024
Population
48K+8%
Median Income
$69,562+59%
Median Home Value
$238,000+91%
Poverty Rate
10.8%-41%
Unemployment
3.3%-70%

Economics

Economics indicators for Bardstown, KY
IndicatorValue
Median Rent
$977/mo
Poverty Rate
14.7% +4% vs avg
Unemployment 4%
Bachelor's Degree+ 26.7%
Work From Home 4.1%
Public Transit 0%

Population

White 78.5%
African American 13.8%
Asian 0.3%
Two or More Ethnicities 1.4%

Health Profile 2 measures

Health Indicators

Short Sleep Duration
39.5%

Preventive Care

Dental Visit 59.9%

Hospitals 1 total

Rating Distribution
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0
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1
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0
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0
Average Rating
3/5
Total Hospitals
1
With ER
1
CHI SAINT JOSEPH FLAGET MEMORIAL HOSPITAL
BARDSTOWN · Acute Care Hospitals · ER
★★★☆☆

Frequently Asked Questions 6

What is the population of Bardstown, KY? ▼
Bardstown, KY has a population of 13,091 people, located in Nelson County, Kentucky.
What is the median household income in Bardstown? ▼
The median household income in Bardstown, KY is $51,381 per year, per the U.S. Census ACS. The poverty rate is 14.7%.
What is the median home value in Bardstown? ▼
The median home value in Bardstown, KY is $203,500. Median rent is $977/month.
What are the top health concerns in Bardstown? ▼
The top health indicators in Bardstown include Short Sleep Duration (39.5%). Data from CDC PLACES.
How many hospitals are in Bardstown? ▼
Bardstown has 1 hospital with an average rating of 3/5 stars. 1 have emergency departments.
What is the median age in Bardstown? ▼
The median age in Bardstown, KY is 38.1 years. 26.7% of residents have a bachelor's degree or higher.

Safety Context

Bardstown, KY is located in Nelson County, Kentucky. With a population of 13K and a $51,381 median household income, the community faces health challenges including short sleep duration. Residents have access to 1 hospital with an average rating of 3/5 stars. Safety alerts for the Bardstown area are monitored from federal and state agencies including FEMA, NOAA, FDA, and CPSC.

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Using Bardstown's profile

Use this as a starting research checklist, not a verdict on whether to live here.

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  • Read the poverty rate alongside the income figure, two places with the same median can have very different realities.
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Population and economics (income, home value, poverty, education) are place-level U.S. Census ACS; health is CDC PLACES; hospital counts reflect facilities in and around the city.

Data Sources

All data on this page comes from official U.S. government sources. Population and economic data from the Census Bureau American Community Survey (2024 5-year estimates, place geography). Health data from the CDC PLACES program (2023). Hospital ratings from CMS Hospital Compare (2024). Climate data from NOAA. Education data from NCES. Cost of living from Bureau of Economic Analysis. Crime statistics, where referenced on Areazine, originate from the FBI Crime Data Explorer. Housing market figures referenced on Areazine come from HUD Fair Market Rents. Census economics and population are at place geography; some health and hospital indicators are reported at the county level (Nelson County) where that is the smallest published unit.

Every figure on Areazine is published directly from official U.S. government sources, no number is typed in by an editor. City demographic and health figures are compiled directly from U.S. Census, CDC, and CMS releases, updated quarterly within 30 days of upstream release. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error. Data current as of 2026.