Elizabethtown, Kentucky

Population 29,154

Elizabethtown is located in Hardin County, KY. The population is 29,154, making Elizabethtown the largest city in Hardin County and the 10th largest city in the state of Kentucky.

There are 21 public schools in Elizabethtown with an average Homefacts rating of B+. The total crime rate for Elizabethtown is moderate , and there are 106 registered sex offenders residing in the city. Unemployment in Elizabethtown is moderate and the median home sales price is $0. Detailed and up-to-date Elizabethtown property reports are available for any property address.

Cities near Elizabethtown include Cecilia, Glendale and Radcliff.

Elizabethtown Neighborhood Report

Schools

School Rating is Very good
  • No High School Diploma: 11.9%
  • High School Graduate or Higher: 58.8%
  • Bachelor's Degree or Higher: 29.4%

Crime Rate

34.02% Lower than national avg.
  • Auto theft: 240
  • Violent Crimes: 161
  • Robbery: 49
  • Burglary: 461
  • Property Crime: 1
  • Larceny Theft: 787

Registered Offenders

62.75% Higher than national avg.
  • 106 offenders in Elizabethtown
  • 36.36 offenders/10,000 residents

Environmental Hazards

198 Found nearby
  • Brownfields: 0
  • Registered Polluters: 23
  • Superfunds: 7
  • Tanks & Spills: 168

Unemployment

Moderate 3.6%
  • Kentucky unemployment average: 3.7%
  • National unemployment average: 3.7%

Property Values

Median Property Value $0

Schools view all

21 Public Schools view public schools

Summary
There are 21 K-12 public schools in Elizabethtown, KY and 4 private schools. Homefacts rates Elizabethtown's schools as Very good, with an overall B+ rating.
4 Private Schools

Elizabethtown Christian Academy

Gloria Dei Lutheran School

Montessori Children's Academy

St James Catholic School

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3 Colleges & Universities view all colleges & universities

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Crime view details

106 Registered Offenders search the registered offender database

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9 Former Drug Labs view all

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186 Building Permits View All

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  • In 2014, the city of Elizabethtown, KY issued 186 building permits. All permits issued were for Single Family Homes. Of those 186 permits, 60 were issued for single family homes and 126 were issued for multi-family homes.
  • In 2013, the city of Elizabethtown, KY issued 134 building permits. All permits issued were for Single Family Homes. Of those 134 permits, 76 were issued for single family homes and 58 were issued for multi-family homes.
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Fair Market Rents

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  • Property Type Rent
  • Studio: $624
  • 1 Bedroom: $630
  • 2 Bedrooms: $828
  • 3 Bedrooms: $1,156
  • 4 Bedrooms: $1,406

Zip Codes

40160 40162 42701 42702 42724

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Environmental Hazards

198 Environmental Hazards

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Health Hazards

  • Air Quality HEALTHY (362/384)
    Elizabethtown, KY has 94.27% good air quality.
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  • Radon ZONE 2 COUNTY
    Elizabethtown, KY is a yellow zone.
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  • UV Index MODERATE 4.56 Average
    Elizabethtown, KY is a moderate risk area for ultra-violet rays.
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Weather

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Average Monthly Temperature

  • January 33.78°
  • February 38.3°
  • March 49.33°
  • April 59.77°
  • May 69.8°
  • June 77.59°
  • July 79.74°
  • August 79.78°
  • September 72.45°
  • October 59.88°
  • November 47.27°
  • December 38.7°

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Natural Disasters

Probability of Natural Disasters for Elizabethtown, KY

Earthquakes
Elizabethtown, KY has a very low risk of earthquakes.
Hurricanes
Elizabethtown, KY has no risk of hurricanes.
Hail
Elizabethtown, KY has a moderate risk of hail storms.
Tornadoes
Elizabethtown, KY has a very high risk of tornadoes.

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Median Household Income

Median Household Income in Elizabethtown, KY: $45,193

Unemployment

Unemployment in Elizabethtown is 3.6%. It is lower than the state and national averages, 3.7% and 3.7% respectively

Workforce Breakdown

Blue Collar - 38.91%
White Collar - 61.09%

Politics

State Representatives

  • Gov. Steven L. Beshear
  • Sen. Mitch McConnell
  • Sen. Rand Paul

City Representatives

  • S. Brett Guthrie

Neighborhood Info

2 Airports view all

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28 Cemeteries view all

28 FCC Towers view all

4 Fire Stations view all

1 Hospital view all

2 Libraries view all

3 Police Stations view all

5 Retirement Homes view all

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