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Life in Elizabethtown
If you're considering a move to Elizabethtown, you're looking at a solidly working-class Kentucky city with reasonable affordability and growing job prospects. The median home price sits around $246,000 with median rents near $909 monthly, making it accessible compared to Louisville while maintaining decent median household income at $60,760. The unemployment rate of 4.5% suggests stable employment opportunities, though you'll want to research specific sectors before committing.
Elizabethtown at a Glance
Population, income, housing and more
Median Age
35.7 yrs
Poverty Rate
17.0%
Foreign-Born
6.2%
Broadband Internet
87.7%
of households
Population Growth
+12.9%
recent change · Census Bureau
Median household income
Demographics6.2% foreign-born, most often from Germany
Who lives in Elizabethtown: race and ethnicity, ages, households, languages and countries of origin
In Elizabethtown, the largest foreign-born group is from Germany (17.1%), and 3.4% of residents speak Spanish at home.
Under 18
25.3%
of residents
65 and Older
14.9%
of residents
Households with Kids
33.2%
anyone under 18
Living Alone
33.9%
of households
Married Couples
37.8%
of households
Avg Household Size
2.31
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 6% below KY average
Rent, home values, and income in Elizabethtown
In Elizabethtown, rent runs 6% below the KY average, and home values are 20% above the KY average.
Median rent (per month)
Median home value
Rent Burdened
39.3%
spending 30%+ of income on rent
Severely Rent Burdened
20.6%
spending 50%+
Cost of Living Index
90.6
metro area (BEA) · US avg = 100
Median Property Tax
$1,740
per year, owner-occupied homes
Homeowners
49.3%
of occupied homes are owned
Typical Home Built
1990
median year built
Vacant Homes
7.5%
of housing units
Home Value Trend
Latest: $266,281 (September 2026)
Jobs & Economyunemployment about average for KY
Unemployment in Elizabethtown
Unemployment in Elizabethtown is close to the KY average.
Unemployment rate
City-level rate · BLS annual average
Unemployment Rate — 10 Year Trend
City-level (BLS) · Annual averages
What Elizabethtown Residents Do for Work · share of employed residents by industry
City residents, wherever they work
Commute20 min avg
How Elizabethtown residents get to work, and the nearest airports
In Elizabethtown, most residents drive alone to work (78%), and 75% get there in under 30 minutes.
How People Get to Work
Commute Time Distribution
Nearest airports · with airline service
- 34 mi
Louisville Muhammad Ali International Airport (SDF)
Small hub2.2M passengers boarded in 2025
- 114 mi
Cincinnati Northern Kentucky International Airport (CVG)
Medium hub4.4M passengers boarded in 2025
- 117 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 67% below national average
Crime rates for 2025
Violent crime in Elizabethtown runs 67% below the national average.
Violent Crime Rate
110.2
per 100,000 residents
Below average (329 national, 2025)
Property Crime Rate
649.6
per 100,000 residents
Below average (1,552 national, 2025)
Elizabethtown Police Department
Natural DisastersThunderstorm Wind most common — 11 events in 2025
Natural hazard risk, storms and earthquakes
FEMA National Risk Index
Relatively Low
75.5 / 100
Compares expected losses from natural hazards, social vulnerability and community resilience against every US county (higher = more risk).
Hardin County, county-wide · FEMA NRI December 2025
In Hardin County, which includes Elizabethtown, the most common type is thunderstorm wind, with 11 recorded events in 2025.
Most common events:
Storm events by year
| Year | Events | Top Type | Property Damage |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 11 | Flash Flood | $21,000 |
| 2024 | 6 | Thunderstorm Wind | None reported |
| 2023 | 8 | Flash Flood | None reported |
| 2022 | 10 | Thunderstorm Wind | None reported |
| 2021 | 6 | Thunderstorm Wind | Not estimated |
| 2020 | 4 | Flash Flood | $103,000 |
| 2019 | 4 | Thunderstorm Wind | $30,000 |
| 2018 | 14 | Winter Storm | $2.1M |
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
Hardin County, county-wide
Air Quality43 median AQI — Good
Days by air quality category (2025)
Air quality in Hardin County, which includes Elizabethtown, is typically good — 223 good-air days per year.
Median AQI
43
Good Days
223
per year
Moderate Days
81
per year
Unhealthy Days
0
per year
Hardin County, county-wide
Climate85°F summers, 27°F winters
30-year climate averages (1991–2020) — monthly temperatures and precipitation
Elizabethtown has warm summers (avg high 85°F) and cold winters (avg low 27°F).
Spring (Mar–May)
66°/44°F
avg high / low
Summer (Jun–Aug)
85°/64°F
avg high / low
Fall (Sep–Nov)
68°/45°F
avg high / low
Winter (Dec–Feb)
45°/27°F
avg high / low
Annual Precipitation
54.4"
Annual Snowfall
4.5"
Hot Days/Year
21
days above 90°F
Freeze Days/Year
97
days below 32°F
Rainy Days/Year
122
Average month
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| Month | High | Low | Precip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 42°F | 24°F | 3.99" |
| Feb | 47°F | 27°F | 3.93" |
| Mar | 56°F | 35°F | 5.14" |
| Apr | 67°F | 44°F | 5.08" |
| May | 75°F | 54°F | 5.79" |
| Jun | 83°F | 62°F | 4.72" |
| Jul | 86°F | 66°F | 5.39" |
| Aug | 85°F | 64°F | 4.09" |
| Sep | 80°F | 57°F | 3.47" |
| Oct | 69°F | 45°F | 4.10" |
| Nov | 56°F | 34°F | 3.74" |
| Dec | 46°F | 28°F | 4.94" |
Healthcare1 hospital, avg 3.0/5
Hospitals, ratings, and health insurance in Elizabethtown
Elizabethtown has 1 hospital, averaging 3.0 out of 5 on CMS's quality rating.
Hospitals
1
within city limits
Uninsured
6.9%
of residents
Avg Hospital Rating
3.0 / 5
Baptist Health Hardin
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available
Nearby hospitals · within 15 miles
Lincoln Trail Behavioral Health System
Psychiatric · 6.3 mi away · Radcliff
Medicare-certified hospitals only. Doesn’t include clinics, urgent care, or freestanding ERs.
Education16.1:1 student/teacher ratio
Schools and degree attainment in Elizabethtown
Elizabethtown's student/teacher ratio is 16.1:1, close to the national average of 16:1, and 28.3% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Public Schools
15
within city limits
Private Schools
2
within city limits
College Degree Rate
28.3%
adults 25+ with bachelor's or higher
Student/Teacher Ratio
16.1:1
National avg 16:1
Schools located within city limits (2023) — school-level metrics change slowly year to year
Parks & Recreationclosest: Abraham Lincoln Birthplace National Historical Park, 14 mi
Nearby national parks, recreation areas and public libraries for Elizabethtown
Elizabethtown has 5 nearby national parks or recreation areas, closest being Abraham Lincoln Birthplace National Historical Park (14 mi away).
Nearby National Parks & Recreation Areas
Abraham Lincoln Birthplace National Historical Park
National Historical Park
14 mi awayMammoth Cave National Park
National Park
37 mi awayLincoln Boyhood National Memorial
National Memorial
67 mi awayCamp Nelson National Monument
National Monument
70 mi awayMill Springs Battlefield National Monument
National Monument
76 mi awayPublic Libraries in Elizabethtown
Hardin County Public Library
100 Jim Owen Drive, Elizabethtown
Cities Near Elizabethtown
The closest cities within 60 miles
Planning a move to Elizabethtown?
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Elizabethtown FAQ
Is Elizabethtown, Kentucky affordable?⌄
Elizabethtown's median rent is $909/month, which is below the national average, making it relatively affordable. The median household income is $60,760/year. Median home value is $245,900.
Is Elizabethtown, Kentucky safe?⌄
Elizabethtown's violent crime rate was 110 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 650 per 100,000. As with any city, crime rates vary by neighborhood.
What is the job market like in Elizabethtown, Kentucky?⌄
Elizabethtown has an unemployment rate of 4.5%, which is close to the national average of 4.3%.
What is the cost of living in Elizabethtown, Kentucky?⌄
The cost of living in Elizabethtown is primarily driven by housing. Median rent is $909/month and median household income is $60,760/year. The median home value is $245,900. About 39% of renters spend more than 30% of their income on housing.
How is the commute in Elizabethtown, Kentucky?⌄
The average commute in Elizabethtown is 20 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