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Shepherdsville, KY

Founded 1793Bullitt CountyElev. 137 m
Population
14,351
Median home
$202,300
Disaster risk
Relatively Low
Public schools
13
Sex offenders
7

Overview

About Shepherdsville

Shepherdsville is a city in Kentucky with about 14,351 residents. Shepherdsville was founded in 1793 and sits in Bullitt County. The median age is 35.2 and the median household income is $71,250. Homes carry a median value of $202,300, and about 73% of residents own where they live. White residents make up the largest share of the population (92.2%). Around 17% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and the typical commute runs about 23 minutes.

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

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Who lives here

Demographics

Population
14,351
Median age
35.2
Median household income
$71,250
Per-capita income
$30,508
Poverty rate
20.6%
High-school grad or higher
88%
Bachelor's degree or higher
17.2%
Unemployment
4%
Avg. commute
23 min
Work from home
9%
Residents by race & ethnicity
White92.2%
Hispanic or Latino2.7%
Black2%
Workforce by occupation
Management, business, science & arts31%
Sales & office24.4%
Production, transportation & material moving23.6%
Service12.7%
Natural resources, construction & maintenance8.2%

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

Housing

Property report

Median home value
$202,300
Median gross rent
$898/mo
Owner-occupied
73.4%
Median year built
1995
Households
5,476
Avg. household size
2.59

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

Education

Schools

Schools: Below average

Shepherdsville has 13 public schools — 4 elementary, 4 middle, 4 high.

Student proficiency · grade 8, 5 schools
Reading47%
Math31%

% of students at or above proficient on state assessments.

Bullitt Alternative CenterHighGrades 6–12
Bullitt Central High SchoolHighGrades 9–12
Bullitt County Area Technology CenterHighGrades 8–12
North Bullitt High SchoolHighGrades 9–12
Bernheim Middle SchoolMiddleGrades 6–8
Bullitt Lick Middle SchoolMiddleGrades 6–8
Hebron Middle SchoolMiddleGrades 6–8
Zoneton Middle SchoolMiddleGrades 6–8
Cedar Grove ElementaryElementaryGrades -1–5
Freedom Elementary SchoolElementaryGrades -1–5
Roby Elementary SchoolElementaryGrades -1–5
Shepherdsville ElementaryElementaryGrades -1–5
Riverview Opportunity CenterOtherGrades 2–12

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

Safety

Crime

violent crime47% below national
Shepherdsville205
Kentucky232
United States386
↑ 11% higher than 2019
2019–2023
property crime10% below national
Shepherdsville1,765
Kentucky1,579
United States1,952
↓ 31% lower than 2019
2019–2023

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

Environment

Environmental hazards

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

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 · Bullitt County
Strong windRelatively High
Cold waveRelatively Moderate
Ice stormRelatively Moderate
LightningRelatively Moderate
Riverine floodingRelatively Moderate
TornadoRelatively Moderate

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

Context

Neighborhood info

Shepherdsville is in Bullitt County — see county-wide risk, demographics, and registry.

Shepherdsville was founded in 1793 and sits in Bullitt County. Elevation ~137 m.

Map of Shepherdsville
Shepherdsville, KY
Where Shepherdsville is
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Historic places

2 on the National Register of Historic Places.

Brooks, Solomon Neill HouseBank of the Commonwealth
Notable people from Shepherdsville
Charles KurtsingerWayne EdwardsShannon TindleCindy Gnadinger
People searches in Shepherdsville
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Nearby cities
Mount Washington (9 mi)Louisville/Jefferson County (13 mi)Shively (16 mi)Jeffersontown (17 mi)Radcliff (17 mi)Bardstown (18 mi)

Registered sex offenders in Shepherdsville, KY (7)

Public sex-offender registry records for Shepherdsville, Kentucky.

Jason Wayne Bennett, 45
Shepherdsville · Bullitt County · 40165
AKA Carl Wayne Bennett, Jason W Bennett
Joseph Steven Clark, 55
Shepherdsville · Bullitt County · 40165
AKA Joseph Steven Clark, Joseph Steve Clark
Lonnie Jones, 44
Shepherdsville · Bullitt County · 40165
AKA Jones Lonnie, Lonnie Christopher Jones
Thomas Lee Hill, 58
Shepherdsville · Bullitt County · 40165
AKA Thomas Hill, Tommy Hill
William Earl Miller, 60
Shepherdsville · Bullitt County · 40165
AKA William E Miller, Bill Miller
Robert L Allen, 49
Shepherdsville · Bullitt County · 40165
AKA Robert Louis Allen, Lewis Allen
James Greenwell, 76
Shepherdsville · Bullitt County · 40165
AKA James A Greenwell, Ajames Greenwell

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

Shepherdsville — frequently asked

What is the population of Shepherdsville, Kentucky?
Shepherdsville has a population of about 14,351, according to the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (5-year).
What is the average home value in Shepherdsville?
The median home value in Shepherdsville is $202,300, and the median gross rent is $898/month (U.S. Census ACS).
Is Shepherdsville safe? What is the crime rate?
Shepherdsville Police Department reported a violent-crime rate of about 205 per 100,000 residents in 2023 — lower than the U.S. rate of 386. Source: FBI UCR/NIBRS.
What natural-disaster risks does Shepherdsville face?
FEMA's National Risk Index rates Bullitt County as "Relatively Low" overall, with top hazards including strong wind, cold wave, ice storm.
How many schools are in Shepherdsville?
Shepherdsville has 13 public schools (4 elementary, 4 middle, 4 high). Source: U.S. Dept. of Education, NCES.
How many registered sex offenders are in Shepherdsville?
Public registry data lists 7 registered sex offenders in or near Shepherdsville. This is neighborhood-safety information from the public state registry.
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