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Bardstown, KY

Founded 1770Nelson CountyElev. 197 m
Population
13,673
Median home
$190,800
Disaster risk
Relatively Low
Public schools
14
Sex offenders
2

Overview

About Bardstown

Bardstown is home to roughly 13,673 residents. Bardstown was founded in 1770 and sits in Nelson County. The median age is 39.2 and the median household income is $49,781. Homes carry a median value of $190,800, and about 59% of residents own where they live. White residents make up the largest share of the population (79.2%). Around 25% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and the typical commute runs about 20 minutes.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (5-year).

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Who lives here

Demographics

Population
13,673
Median age
39.2
Median household income
$49,781
Per-capita income
$29,620
Poverty rate
11.1%
High-school grad or higher
88.2%
Bachelor's degree or higher
24.7%
Unemployment
4.2%
Avg. commute
20.2 min
Work from home
3.3%
Residents by race & ethnicity
White79.2%
Hispanic or Latino4.6%
Black13.3%
Asian0.5%
Workforce by occupation
Management, business, science & arts28.7%
Production, transportation & material moving24.1%
Service20.9%
Sales & office17.7%
Natural resources, construction & maintenance8.6%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (5-year).

Housing

Property report

Median home value
$190,800
Median gross rent
$917/mo
Owner-occupied
58.6%
Median year built
1982
Households
5,830
Avg. household size
2.29

Area-level figures. Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS (5-year). Parcel-level records coming next.

Education

Schools

Schools: Mixed

Bardstown has 14 public schools — 3 elementary, 2 middle, 6 high.

Student proficiency · grade 8, 2 schools
Reading65%
Math37%

% of students at or above proficient on state assessments.

Bardstown Alternative SchoolHighGrades 6–12
Bardstown High SchoolHighGrades 9–12
Nelson County Area Technology CenterHighGrades 8–12
Nelson County High SchoolHighGrades 9–12
THE UP CENTERHighGrades 6–12
Thomas Nelson High SchoolHighGrades 9–12
Bardstown Middle SchoolMiddleGrades 6–8
Old Kentucky Home Middle SchoolMiddleGrades 6–8
Bardstown Elementary SchoolElementaryGrades 2–5
Bardstown Primary SchoolElementary
Foster Heights Elementary SchoolElementary
The Academy at HorizonsOther
Bardstown Early Childhood CenterGrades -1–-1
Nelson County Early Learning CenterGrades -1–-1

Public schools + grade-8 proficiency. Source: U.S. Dept. of Education (NCES directory + EDFacts assessments), via Urban Institute.

Safety

Crime

violent crime70% below national
Bardstown116
Kentucky232
United States386
↓ 9% lower than 2019
2019–2023
property crime17% above national
Bardstown2,287
Kentucky1,579
United States1,952
↓ 14% lower than 2019
2019–2023

Rate per 100,000 residents/year, Bardstown Police Department, 2023. Source: FBI UCR/NIBRS (Crime Data Explorer).

Environment

Environmental hazards

Toxic-release sites and regulated facilities in and around Bardstown.

Data source being added: U.S. EPA — Toxics Release Inventory (public). We show real, sourced figures only — never estimates.

Risk

Natural disaster risk

Relatively Low
Top hazards · Nelson County
LightningRelatively High
Strong windRelatively High
Ice stormRelatively Moderate
TornadoRelatively Moderate
Winter weatherRelatively Moderate
Cold waveRelatively Low

County-level natural-hazard risk. Source: FEMA National Risk Index.

Context

Neighborhood info

Bardstown is in Nelson County — see county-wide risk, demographics, and registry.

Bardstown was founded in 1770 and sits in Nelson County. Elevation ~197 m.

Map of Bardstown
Bardstown, KY
Where Bardstown is
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Historic places

18 on the National Register of Historic Places.

Confederate Monument of BardstownStone House on Buffalo CreekBeechwoldEdgewoodBruntwoodSt. Joseph Proto CathedralSpalding Hall, St. Joseph's CollegeOld Talbott Tavern
Notable people from Bardstown
Hal MooreJ. C. W. BeckhamCharles S. MoreheadRobert C. WickliffeEphraim H. FosterMarie Mattingly MeloneyJohn Crittenden DuvalIgnatius A. ReynoldsRobert Charles WickliffeJoseph Seamon Cotter, Sr.
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Nearby cities
Mount Washington (16 mi)Shepherdsville (18 mi)Elizabethtown (24 mi)Louisville/Jefferson County (26 mi)Radcliff (26 mi)Jeffersontown (28 mi)

Registered sex offenders in Bardstown, KY (2)

Public sex-offender registry records for Bardstown, Kentucky.

Donald Thomas Miller, 58
Bardstown · Nelson County · 40004
AKA Donald T Miller, Donold Thomas Miller
William Corey Hillard, 49
Bardstown · Nelson County · 40004
AKA William Hilard, William Cory Hilard

Source: Dru Sjodin National Sex Offender Public Website (NSOPW) and state registries. Public record. This information is provided for public awareness. Using it to harass, threaten, or discriminate against any registrant, or for any purpose prohibited by law, is illegal. Verify against the official registry record before relying on it.

Common questions

Bardstown — frequently asked

What is the population of Bardstown, Kentucky?
Bardstown has a population of about 13,673, according to the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (5-year).
What is the average home value in Bardstown?
The median home value in Bardstown is $190,800, and the median gross rent is $917/month (U.S. Census ACS).
Is Bardstown safe? What is the crime rate?
Bardstown Police Department reported a violent-crime rate of about 116 per 100,000 residents in 2023 — lower than the U.S. rate of 386. Source: FBI UCR/NIBRS.
What natural-disaster risks does Bardstown face?
FEMA's National Risk Index rates Nelson County as "Relatively Low" overall, with top hazards including lightning, strong wind, ice storm.
How many schools are in Bardstown?
Bardstown has 14 public schools (3 elementary, 2 middle, 6 high). Source: U.S. Dept. of Education, NCES.
How many registered sex offenders are in Bardstown?
Public registry data lists 2 registered sex offenders in or near Bardstown. This is neighborhood-safety information from the public state registry.
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