City safety & data profile

ShepherdsvilleKY

Shepherdsville, KY is a 12K-resident city in Bullitt County with a median household income of $71,476.

Bullitt County, Kentucky. Federal health, economic, and safety indicators for Shepherdsville, drawn from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey, CDC PLACES, and CMS Hospital Compare. Shepherdsville has a population larger than 12% of the 4,640 U.S. cities Areazine tracks, and a median home value of $222,100.

Data updated 2026-07-20

12K
Population
Top 88%
By size
$71,476
Median income
$222,100
Median home
21.5%
Poverty rate

The read on Shepherdsville

Shepherdsville posts a median household income higher than 39% of U.S. cities Areazine tracks.

Top 61%
by median income, US cities

Where Shepherdsville income ranks nationally

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

$71,476 Bottom 39% higher than 39% 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%). Below this entry. $60,000–$80,000: 1,055 places Areazine profiles (27%). This entry sits in this band. $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 Shepherdsville, KY beyond the headline numbers

Shepherdsville sits inside Bullitt County, Kentucky, at roughly 37.99°N, -85.72°W. Population 11,967, $71,476 median household income. Median home value $222,100, median rent $943. Poverty rate 21.5%, read against that income figure since two cities on the same median can differ underneath it.

CDC PLACES: Shepherdsville's highest-prevalence health measure is short sleep duration at 43.7%.

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

Population
11,967
Shepherdsville
Median Income
$71,476
+5% vs avg
Median Home Value
$222,100
Near average
Median Age
34.7
years

10-Year Trends 2013–2024

County-level trend (Bullitt County) - Shepherdsville'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
84K+12%
Median Income
$80,558+47%
Median Home Value
$247,200+70%
Poverty Rate
9.7%-5%
Unemployment
4.2%-57%

Economics

Economics indicators for Shepherdsville, KY
IndicatorValue
Median Rent
$943/mo
Poverty Rate
21.5% +51% vs avg
Unemployment 4.2%
Bachelor's Degree+ 16.8%
Work From Home 8.9%
Public Transit 0%

Population

White 93.5%
African American 1.5%
Asian 0.1%
Two or More Ethnicities 2.5%

Health Profile 2 measures

Health Indicators

Short Sleep Duration
43.7%

Preventive Care

Dental Visit 54.7%

Frequently Asked Questions 5

What is the population of Shepherdsville, KY? ▼
Shepherdsville, KY has a population of 11,967 people, located in Bullitt County, Kentucky.
What is the median household income in Shepherdsville? ▼
The median household income in Shepherdsville, KY is $71,476 per year, per the U.S. Census ACS. The poverty rate is 21.5%.
What is the median home value in Shepherdsville? ▼
The median home value in Shepherdsville, KY is $222,100. Median rent is $943/month.
What are the top health concerns in Shepherdsville? ▼
The top health indicators in Shepherdsville include Short Sleep Duration (43.7%). Data from CDC PLACES.
What is the median age in Shepherdsville? ▼
The median age in Shepherdsville, KY is 34.7 years. 16.8% of residents have a bachelor's degree or higher.

Safety Context

Shepherdsville, KY is located in Bullitt County, Kentucky. With a population of 12K and a $71,476 median household income, the community faces health challenges including short sleep duration. Safety alerts for the Shepherdsville area are monitored from federal and state agencies including FEMA, NOAA, FDA, and CPSC.

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Primary source data

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Nearby Cities 8

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Using Shepherdsville's profile

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

  • Check live recalls, weather and hazard alerts scoped to the Shepherdsville area before relying on national headlines. Check your area
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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 (Bullitt County) where that is the smallest published unit.

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