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Radcliff.
About
Life in Radcliff
Radcliff is a community of 22,967 people in Kentucky. The median household income is $58,559, median rent runs about $965 per month, and median home values are around $169,600. The unemployment rate is 4.9%.
Radcliff at a Glance
Population, income, housing and more
Median Age
36.9 yrs
Poverty Rate
15.9%
Foreign-Born
6.4%
Broadband Internet
90.0%
of households
Population Growth
-1.9%
recent change · Census Bureau
Median household income
Demographics6.4% foreign-born, most often from Germany
Who lives in Radcliff: race and ethnicity, ages, households, languages and countries of origin
In Radcliff, the largest foreign-born group is from Germany (20.1%), and 4.2% of residents speak Spanish at home.
Under 18
25.4%
of residents
65 and Older
13.9%
of residents
Households with Kids
30.8%
anyone under 18
Living Alone
35.7%
of households
Married Couples
30.5%
of households
Avg Household Size
2.37
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 about average for KY
Rent, home values, and income in Radcliff
In Radcliff, home values are 18% below the KY average.
Median rent (per month)
Median home value
Rent Burdened
32.9%
spending 30%+ of income on rent
Severely Rent Burdened
14.3%
spending 50%+
Cost of Living Index
90.6
metro area (BEA) · US avg = 100
Median Property Tax
$1,236
per year, owner-occupied homes
Homeowners
50.4%
of occupied homes are owned
Typical Home Built
1983
median year built
Vacant Homes
6.4%
of housing units
Home Value Trend
Latest: $209,558 (September 2026)
Jobs & Economyunemployment about average for KY
Unemployment in Radcliff
Unemployment in Hardin County, which includes Radcliff, is close to the KY average.
Unemployment rate
Radcliff: Hardin County rate (county-wide) · BLS annual average
Unemployment Rate — 10 Year Trend
Hardin County (county-wide) · Annual averages
What Radcliff Residents Do for Work · share of employed residents by industry
City residents, wherever they work
Commute24.7 min avg
How Radcliff residents get to work, and the nearest airports
In Radcliff, most residents drive alone to work (77%), and 69% get there in under 30 minutes.
How People Get to Work
Commute Time Distribution
Nearest airports · with airline service
- 26 mi
Louisville Muhammad Ali International Airport (SDF)
Small hub2.2M passengers boarded in 2025
- 109 mi
Cincinnati Northern Kentucky International Airport (CVG)
Medium hub4.4M passengers boarded in 2025
- 125 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 13% below national average
Crime rates for 2025
Violent crime in Radcliff runs 13% below the national average.
Violent Crime Rate
287.3
per 100,000 residents
Below average (329 national, 2025)
Property Crime Rate
1,657.2
per 100,000 residents
Above average (1,552 national, 2025)
Radcliff 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 Radcliff, 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 Radcliff, 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
Radcliff 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
48.3"
Annual Snowfall
4.5"
Hot Days/Year
21
days above 90°F
Freeze Days/Year
97
days below 32°F
Rainy Days/Year
116
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
Hospitals, ratings, and health insurance in Radcliff
Radcliff has 1 hospital.
Hospitals
1
within city limits
Uninsured
7.3%
of residents
Lincoln Trail Behavioral Health System
Psychiatric
Medicare-certified hospitals only. Doesn’t include clinics, urgent care, or freestanding ERs.
Education17.0:1 student/teacher ratio
Schools and degree attainment in Radcliff
Radcliff's student/teacher ratio is 17.0:1 (higher than the national average of 16:1), and 18.3% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Public Schools
9
within city limits
Private Schools
0
within city limits
College Degree Rate
18.3%
adults 25+ with bachelor's or higher
Student/Teacher Ratio
17.0:1
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, 22 mi
Nearby national parks, recreation areas and public libraries for Radcliff
Radcliff has 5 nearby national parks or recreation areas, closest being Abraham Lincoln Birthplace National Historical Park (22 mi away).
Nearby National Parks & Recreation Areas
Abraham Lincoln Birthplace National Historical Park
National Historical Park
22 mi awayMammoth Cave National Park
National Park
44 mi awayLincoln Boyhood National Memorial
National Memorial
61 mi awayCamp Nelson National Monument
National Monument
73 mi awayMill Springs Battlefield National Monument
National Monument
84 mi awayCities Near Radcliff
The closest cities within 60 miles
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Radcliff FAQ
Is Radcliff, Kentucky affordable?⌄
Radcliff's median rent is $971/month, which is below the national average, making it relatively affordable. The median household income is $58,559/year. Median home value is $169,600.
Is Radcliff, Kentucky safe?⌄
Radcliff's violent crime rate was 287 per 100,000 residents in 2025, which is below the national average of 329/100k that year. Property crime rate is 1657 per 100,000. As with any city, crime rates vary by neighborhood.
What is the job market like in Radcliff, Kentucky?⌄
Hardin County, which includes Radcliff, has an unemployment rate of 4.9%, which is slightly above the national average of 4.3%.
What is the cost of living in Radcliff, Kentucky?⌄
The cost of living in Radcliff is primarily driven by housing. Median rent is $971/month and median household income is $58,559/year. The median home value is $169,600. About 33% of renters spend more than 30% of their income on housing.
How is the commute in Radcliff, Kentucky?⌄
The average commute in Radcliff is 25 minutes, which is about 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