Shepherdsville is a small city of 14,136 in Kentucky, with a median household income of $71,875
and a 3.6% unemployment rate.
Its cost of living index is 94 (US average = 100), which is
6% below the national average.
Strengths:
Shepherdsville stands out for an affordable cost of living, below-average home prices, lower-than-average crime, short average commutes.
Trade-offs:
No major red flags stand out in the available data. Whether Shepherdsville is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.
All Shepherdsville city data on this page comes from official government sources —
the US Census Bureau, FBI, NCES, BEA, and NOAA — updated annually.
Cost of Living
Index: 94.0
Shepherdsville's overall cost of living index is 94.0,
where 100 represents the US national average.
Living in Shepherdsville costs roughly 6% less than the average American city.
Metric
Shepherdsville, KY
National Avg
Median Home Value
$189,300
$244,900
Median Monthly Rent
$878
$1,163
Homeownership Rate
71.2%
65.9%
Median Household Income
$71,875
$74,755
Crime & Safety
Very Safe
Shepherdsville's violent crime rate is 134.7 per 100,000 residents
— 65% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.
Violent Crime
134.7 /100k
Property Crime
1792.1 /100k
Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.
Schools & Education
Shepherdsville is served primarily by Bullitt County.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 17.1:1
(slightly above the national average of ~16:1).
Metric
Shepherdsville, KY
National Avg
School District
Bullitt County
—
Elementary Schools
13
—
Middle Schools
6
—
High Schools
5
—
Student/Teacher Ratio
17.1:1
16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
15.6%
35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher
87.7%
91.1%
Weather & Climate
Shepherdsville sees average highs of 44.6°F in January
and 87.7°F in July,
with 51.1 inches of annual precipitation
and 3.5 inches of snow per year.
Shepherdsville's cost of living index is 94, where 100 is the national average.
That makes Shepherdsville roughly 6% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage.
The median home price is $189,300 and median rent is $878/month.
Shepherdsville's violent crime rate is 134.7 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 1792.1 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.
Public schools in Shepherdsville are operated by Bullitt County.
The district has 13 elementary, 6 middle, and 5 high schools.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 17.1:1. 15.6% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Shepherdsville, KY has a population of 14,136, a median household income of $71,875, and an unemployment rate of 3.6%.
It offers below-average costs of living, which stretches take-home pay further than in most American cities. Whether it's right for you depends on your priorities — use the compare tool above to stack it against another city you're considering.
Shepherdsville averages 44.6°F in January and 87.7°F in July. Annual rainfall is 51.1 inches
with about 3.5 inches of snow per year.
Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).
Shepherdsville, KY is covered by 2 ZIP codes: 40165, 40110.
The population of Shepherdsville, Kentucky is 14,136 with a median age of 35.3. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Key numbers for living in Shepherdsville: cost of living index 94 (100 = US average), median home $189,300, median household income $71,875, crime index 55 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated C+. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Shepherdsville side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.
