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Campbellsville, Kentucky

Introduction to Campbellsville, Kentucky

Campbellsville, Kentucky, in Taylor county, is located 65 miles SW of Lexington, Kentucky. The city has a population of 10,498.

Campbellsville History

The city of Campbellsville was founded in the year 1817. The city derived its name from Andrew Campbell. He was from Augusta County, Virginia and had laid out the city. Campbellsville has been the site of several Civil War battles. A number of local homes and churches were turned into hospitals after the Battle of Tebbs Bend, which took place in the year 1863. The first courthouse of the city was burnt in the year 1864 by the Confederates. The replacement building has been built on the same site.

Campbellsville and nearby Attractions

  • Hiestand House Museum
  • Abraham Lincoln Birthplace National Historic Site
  • Old Fort Harrod State Park
  • Perryville Battlefield State Historic Site
  • Kentucky Railway Museum

Things To Do In Campbellsville

Tourists can opt for a trip to the beautiful Campbellsville’s Green River Lake. They can also visit the Taylor County Fair organized by the natives in the month of June. Visitors to the city can also enjoy the recreational facilities provided by the Green River Lake State Park and the Miller Park. The Lowell Avenue Church, Saint Andrews Church, and Marks Church are some of the local churches.

Campbellsville Transportation

Air transportation is avaiable from Louisville International Airport.

Campbellsville Higher Education

Campbellsville University is located in Campbellsville. Other nearby educational institutions are the Elizabethtown Community College, University of Louisville, and Sullivan University.

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Affordability of Rents
(vs. Peers)		Top 3%trophyCampbellsville Affordability of Rents
Affordability of Property Taxes
(vs. Peers)		Top 8%Campbellsville Affordability of Property Taxes

Comparative Profile of Campbellsville, KY

Comparing Campbellsville 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
Female Share of the Population108
Senior Citizens97
Age of the Population76
Racial Diversity58
Children Under 5 Years Old45
Male Share of the Population13
Well-Paid Single Men13

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Portion of People Married34
Average Household Size23

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
College Educated Adults36
People in Middle Class or Better24
People Above Poverty24
Median Family Income13

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Short Commute Times88
Working at Home67
Walking and Biking to Work24
Public Transportation Use13

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Affordability of Rents107
Affordability of Property Taxes106
People Living Alone98
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals67
Housing Recently Built66
Seasonal and Vacation Housing44

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