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Bardstown, Kentucky

Introduction to Bardstown, Kentucky

Bardstown, Kentucky, in Nelson county, is located 34 miles SE of Louisville, Kentucky. There are 10,374 residents in the city.

Bardstown History

The city of Bardstown was incorporated in the year 1790. It is one of the oldest cities of the state. Bardstown was the first center of Catholicism located in the west of the Appalachian Mountains. The downtown area of Bardstown is a historic district and is listed on the National Register of Historic Places. The Diocese of Bardstown, which was established in the year 1808 serves all Catholics between Mississippi River and Appalachians Mountains. A large number of bourbon is produced in Bardstown. This led to the city being nicknamed as the Bourbon Capital of the World.

Bardstown and nearby Attractions

  • Old Bardstown Village and Civil War Museum
  • Women's Civil War Museum
  • Abraham Lincoln Birthplace National Historic Site
  • Lincoln Homestead State Park
  • Louisville Zoo

Things To Do In Bardstown

Visitors to Bardstown can enjoy the recreational facilities offered by My Old Kentucky Home State Park. Those who are interested in wild life can take a trip to the Louisville Zoo. Golf lovers can visit the My Old Kentucky Home Golf Course. You can also visit the Wickland Church which is located in the city. Visitors can join the natives of the city to celebrate the Kentucky Bourbon Festival in the month of September every year. Other local festivals are Nelson County Fair and Bluegrass Festival.

Bardstown Transportation

Louisville International airport is the nearest airport.

Bardstown Higher Education

Higher education is offered by institutions including Elizabethtown Community College, University Of Louisville, and Sullivan University.

High Points

Bardstown strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Kentucky):

CategoryTrophy
Racial Diversity
(vs. State)
Top 13%Bardstown Racial Diversity
Affordability of Property Taxes
(vs. Peers)
Top 16%Bardstown Affordability of Property Taxes

Comparative Profile of Bardstown, KY

Comparing Bardstown to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Kentucky (State):

Ratings range from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Children Under 5 Years Old1010
Female Share of the Population86
Racial Diversity79
Senior Citizens43
Well-Paid Single Women47
Well-Paid Single Men36
Age of the Population32
Male Share of the Population35

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Average Household Size47
Portion of People Married23

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
College Educated Adults47
Median Family Income47
People in Middle Class or Better36
People Above Poverty35

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Short Commute Times54
Public Transportation Use57
Working at Home56
Walking and Biking to Work37

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Affordability of Property Taxes94
Housing Recently Built99
Affordability of Rents84
People Living Alone76
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals66
Seasonal and Vacation Housing12
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