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Harrodsburg, Kentucky

Introduction to Harrodsburg, Kentucky

Harrodsburg, Kentucky is 25 miles SW of Lexington, Kentucky. It is in Mercer county. The population of the city is 8,014.

Harrodsburg History

Harrodsburg was established in 1774 by James Harrod. The city was formerly recognized as Harrod's Town or Harrodstown. The Native American attacks forced the residents to abandon the area during Dunmore’s War. Harrodsburg was resettled in 1775. The city also witnessed Native American fights during the American Revolutionary War.

Harrodsburg and nearby Attractions

  • Old Fort Harrod State Park
  • Harrodsburg Historical Society
  • Shaker Village of Pleasant Hill
  • Anderson Dean Park

Things To Do In Harrodsburg

Residents are fond of visiting the Old Fort Harrod State Park. Tourists who love history will be attracted to destinations like the Shaker Village of Pleasant Hill and the Harrodsburg Historical Society. The Anderson Dean Park is also a popular tourist destination. Every year, the Fort Harrod Beef Festival, Shaker Music Day, and Mercer County Fair are celebrated by the city.

Harrodsburg Transportation

Cincinnati/ Northern Kentucky International Airport provides air transportation facilities.

Harrodsburg Higher Education

There are several colleges and universities which are near to the city including the University of Kentucky, Lexington Community College, Eastern Kentucky University, and University of Louisville.

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Affordability of Rents
(vs. Peers)
Top 12%Harrodsburg Affordability of Rents
Affordability of Property Taxes
(vs. Peers)
Top 12%Harrodsburg Affordability of Property Taxes
Racial Diversity
(vs. State)
Top 16%Harrodsburg Racial Diversity

Comparative Profile of Harrodsburg, KY

Comparing Harrodsburg 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 Population97
Children Under 5 Years Old88
Senior Citizens86
Racial Diversity69
Age of the Population54
Well-Paid Single Men25
Male Share of the Population24

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Portion of People Married34
Average Household Size35

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
College Educated Adults36
People Above Poverty35
People in Middle Class or Better24
Median Family Income25

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Short Commute Times77
Walking and Biking to Work48
Public Transportation Use24
Working at Home12

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Affordability of Rents96
Affordability of Property Taxes95
People Living Alone86
Housing Recently Built55
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals45
Seasonal and Vacation Housing43

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Low Property Crime85
Low Violent Crime42

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