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Campbellsville.
About
Life in Campbellsville
Campbellsville is a community of 11,523 people in Kentucky. The median household income is $49,389, median rent runs about $685 per month, and median home values are around $164,600. The unemployment rate is 5.1%.
Campbellsville at a Glance
Population, income, housing and more
Median Age
37.2 yrs
Poverty Rate
23.4%
Foreign-Born
2.6%
Broadband Internet
85.6%
of households
Population Growth
+2.9%
recent change · Census Bureau
Median household income
Demographics2.6% foreign-born, most often from Uganda
Who lives in Campbellsville: race and ethnicity, ages, households, languages and countries of origin
In Campbellsville, the largest foreign-born group is from Uganda (22.9%), and 0.7% of residents speak French/Haitian at home.
Under 18
21.1%
of residents
65 and Older
19.4%
of residents
Households with Kids
22.1%
anyone under 18
Living Alone
42.2%
of households
Married Couples
26.8%
of households
Avg Household Size
2.15
people
Race & Ethnicity
Hispanic or Latino of any race; other groups are non-Hispanic
Top countries of origin (foreign-born)
Languages Spoken at Home
Cost of Livingrent 29% below KY average
Rent, home values, and income in Campbellsville
In Campbellsville, rent runs 29% below the KY average, and home values are 20% below the KY average.
Median rent (per month)
Median home value
Rent Burdened
37.0%
spending 30%+ of income on rent
Severely Rent Burdened
16.7%
spending 50%+
Median Property Tax
$1,244
per year, owner-occupied homes
Homeowners
48.6%
of occupied homes are owned
Typical Home Built
1974
median year built
Home Value Trend
Latest: $214,787 (September 2026)
Jobs & Economyunemployment 0.4 pts above KY average
Unemployment in Campbellsville
Unemployment in Taylor County, which includes Campbellsville, is 0.4 percentage points higher than the KY average.
Unemployment rate
Campbellsville: Taylor County rate (county-wide) · BLS annual average
Unemployment Rate — 10 Year Trend
Taylor County (county-wide) · Annual averages
What Campbellsville Residents Do for Work · share of employed residents by industry
City residents, wherever they work
Commute16.6 min avg
How Campbellsville residents get to work, and the nearest airports
In Campbellsville, most residents drive alone to work (68%), and 82% get there in under 30 minutes.
How People Get to Work
Commute Time Distribution
Nearest airports · with airline service
- 61 mi
Louisville Muhammad Ali International Airport (SDF)
Small hub2.2M passengers boarded in 2025
- 112 mi
Nashville International Airport (BNA)
Major hub12.5M passengers boarded in 2025
Straight-line distance. Size is the FAA’s hub category, based on passenger traffic: regional airports may have only a few flights a day.
Safetyviolent crime 57% below national average
Crime rates for 2025
Violent crime in Campbellsville runs 57% below the national average.
Violent Crime Rate
142.6
per 100,000 residents
Below average (329 national, 2025)
Property Crime Rate
1,149.4
per 100,000 residents
Below average (1,552 national, 2025)
Campbellsville Police Department
Natural DisastersThunderstorm Wind most common — 12 events in 2025
Natural hazard risk, storms and earthquakes
FEMA National Risk Index
Very Low
38.7 / 100
Compares expected losses from natural hazards, social vulnerability and community resilience against every US county (higher = more risk).
Taylor County, county-wide · FEMA NRI December 2025
In Taylor County, which includes Campbellsville, the most common type is thunderstorm wind, with 12 recorded events in 2025.
Most common events:
Storm events by year
| Year | Events | Top Type | Property Damage |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 12 | Thunderstorm Wind | None reported |
| 2024 | 6 | Thunderstorm Wind | None reported |
| 2023 | 8 | Thunderstorm Wind | None reported |
| 2022 | 7 | Winter Storm | None reported |
| 2021 | 8 | Winter Storm | None reported |
| 2020 | 8 | Flash Flood | $5,000 |
| 2019 | 3 | Thunderstorm Wind | $60,000 |
| 2018 | 12 | Thunderstorm Wind | $395,000 |
Property damage is the National Weather Service's estimate filed with each event. “None reported” means the events were logged with $0 damage; “Not estimated” means no estimate was filed. Storms covering several counties aren't counted here, since NOAA doesn't split their damage by county.
1 earthquake of magnitude 2.5+ within 100 miles in the past year
Taylor County, county-wide
Air Quality38 median AQI — Good
Days by air quality category (2025)
Air quality in Washington County, KY (the nearest EPA-monitored county, about 30 miles from Campbellsville) is typically good — 325 good-air days per year.
Median AQI
38
Good Days
325
per year
Moderate Days
35
per year
Unhealthy Days
0
per year
Nearest EPA monitor county: Washington County, KY (30 mi away)
Climate87°F summers, 27°F winters
30-year climate averages (1991–2020) — monthly temperatures and precipitation
Campbellsville has warm summers (avg high 87°F) and cold winters (avg low 27°F).
Spring (Mar–May)
69°/44°F
avg high / low
Summer (Jun–Aug)
87°/65°F
avg high / low
Fall (Sep–Nov)
71°/45°F
avg high / low
Winter (Dec–Feb)
47°/27°F
avg high / low
Annual Precipitation
51.7"
Annual Snowfall
14.5"
Hot Days/Year
41
days above 90°F
Freeze Days/Year
104
days below 32°F
Rainy Days/Year
112
Average month
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| Month | High | Low | Precip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 45°F | 26°F | 3.87" |
| Feb | 49°F | 28°F | 4.23" |
| Mar | 59°F | 34°F | 4.76" |
| Apr | 70°F | 43°F | 4.84" |
| May | 78°F | 54°F | 5.05" |
| Jun | 85°F | 63°F | 4.74" |
| Jul | 88°F | 67°F | 4.92" |
| Aug | 88°F | 65°F | 3.22" |
| Sep | 82°F | 57°F | 4.00" |
| Oct | 71°F | 44°F | 3.73" |
| Nov | 59°F | 34°F | 3.68" |
| Dec | 48°F | 29°F | 4.68" |
Healthcare1 hospital, avg 2.0/5
Hospitals, ratings, and health insurance in Campbellsville
Campbellsville has 1 hospital, averaging 2.0 out of 5 on CMS's quality rating — below-average care.
Hospitals
1
within city limits
Uninsured
5.0%
of residents
Avg Hospital Rating
2.0 / 5
Taylor Regional Hospital
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available
Nearby hospitals · within 15 miles
Jane Todd Crawford Hospital
Critical Access Hospitals · ER available · 9.4 mi away · Greensburg
Medicare-certified hospitals only. Doesn’t include clinics, urgent care, or freestanding ERs.
Education16.3:1 student/teacher ratio
Schools and degree attainment in Campbellsville
Campbellsville's student/teacher ratio is 16.3:1, close to the national average of 16:1, and 24.7% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Public Schools
10
within city limits
Private Schools
2
within city limits
College Degree Rate
24.7%
adults 25+ with bachelor's or higher
Student/Teacher Ratio
16.3:1
National avg 16:1
Schools located within city limits (2023) — school-level metrics change slowly year to year
Colleges & Universities in Campbellsville
Private nonprofit · 4-year · 2,840 students · in-state tuition $29,618 · 43% graduate · median earnings $44,606 (10 yrs after entry)
Degree-granting colleges with 100+ students, placed by campus location (main campuses only — branch campuses are reported under their parent school)
Parks & Recreationclosest: Abraham Lincoln Birthplace National Historical Park, 24 mi
Nearby national parks, recreation areas and public libraries for Campbellsville
Campbellsville has 6 nearby national parks or recreation areas, closest being Abraham Lincoln Birthplace National Historical Park (24 mi away).
Nearby National Parks & Recreation Areas
Abraham Lincoln Birthplace National Historical Park
National Historical Park
24 mi awayMill Springs Battlefield National Monument
National Monument
39 mi awayMammoth Cave National Park
National Park
44 mi awayCamp Nelson National Monument
National Monument
52 mi awayBig South Fork National River & Recreation Area
National River & Recreation Area
68 mi awayObed Wild & Scenic River
Wild & Scenic River
95 mi awayPublic Libraries in Campbellsville
Taylor County Public Library
1316 East Broadway Street, Campbellsville
Cities Near Campbellsville
The closest cities within 60 miles
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Campbellsville FAQ
Is Campbellsville, Kentucky affordable?⌄
Campbellsville's median rent is $685/month, which is below the national average, making it relatively affordable. The median household income is $49,644/year. Median home value is $164,600.
Is Campbellsville, Kentucky safe?⌄
Campbellsville's violent crime rate was 143 per 100,000 residents in 2025, which is well below the national average — one of the safer cities in the country of 329/100k that year. Property crime rate is 1149 per 100,000. As with any city, crime rates vary by neighborhood.
What is the job market like in Campbellsville, Kentucky?⌄
Taylor County, which includes Campbellsville, has an unemployment rate of 5.0%, which is slightly above the national average of 4.3%.
What is the cost of living in Campbellsville, Kentucky?⌄
The cost of living in Campbellsville is primarily driven by housing. Median rent is $685/month and median household income is $49,644/year. The median home value is $164,600. About 37% of renters spend more than 30% of their income on housing.
How is the commute in Campbellsville, Kentucky?⌄
The average commute in Campbellsville is 17 minutes, which is shorter than average compared to the national average of 26 minutes.
Data from the US Census Bureau, BLS, FBI, NOAA, EPA, Zillow Research and other public sources. Where our data comes from