City Town Info

Radcliff, KY


  • Overview
  • Almanac
  • People
  • Local
  • Schools
  • Comments

Radcliff, Kentucky

Introduction to Radcliff, Kentucky

Radcliff, Kentucky is 30 miles S of Louisville, Kentucky. It is in Hardin county. The population of the city is 21,961.

Radcliff History

The city of Radcliff was incorporated in 1956. It was formed in 1919, when Horace McCullum sold several sub - divided lots in an auction. Radcliff derived its name from McCullum’s friend Major William Radcliffe, who was the head of the Quartermaster Corps at Camp Henry Knox. In the 1930s, Fort Knox expanded and dislocated Stithton and New Stithton. This led to the businessmen and residents of those communities shift to Radcliff. The fire department of the city was established in the year 1955. Radcliff is well known for having the largest number of fast food restaurants within 1 square mile in the U.S.

Radcliff and nearby Attractions

  • Abraham Lincoln Birthplace National Historic Site
  • Corydon Capitol Historic Site
  • My Old Kentucky Home State Park
  • Louisville Zoo
  • Six Flags Kentucky Kingdom

Things To Do In Radcliff

The visitors to the city can visit the Saunders Spring Nature Preserve and can enjoy the facilities offered by Duvall Park. They may also visit the local churches like the Stovall Church, Stithon Church, Mill Creek Church, and Saint Christophers Church. Tourists can also plan a trip to the Thomas Edison House and Abraham Lincoln Birthplace National Historic Site. The Louisville Zoo can also be visited while in the city.

Radcliff Transportation

Louisville International is the nearest airport.

Radcliff Higher Education

Elizabethtown Community College, University of Louisville, and Jefferson Community College offer higher educational opportunities.

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Racial Diversity
(vs. State)		Top 1%trophyRadcliff Racial Diversity
Walking and Biking to Work
(vs. State)		Top 13%Radcliff Walking and Biking to Work
Affordability of Property Taxes
(vs. Peers)		Top 15%Radcliff Affordability of Property Taxes

Comparative Profile of Radcliff, KY

Comparing Radcliff 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
Racial Diversity910
Children Under 5 Years Old89
Male Share of the Population78
Female Share of the Population43
Well-Paid Single Men47
Well-Paid Single Women47
Age of the Population32
Senior Citizens21

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Average Household Size69
Portion of People Married56

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
People Above Poverty47
People in Middle Class or Better47
Median Family Income47
College Educated Adults36

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Walking and Biking to Work79
Public Transportation Use68
Working at Home56
Short Commute Times43

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Housing Recently Built910
Affordability of Property Taxes94
Affordability of Rents84
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals77
People Living Alone53
Seasonal and Vacation Housing43

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Low Property Crime63
Low Violent Crime42

Detailed pages on related topics: Radcliff travel • Radcliff mortgage and property.

You are visiting:
All States > Kentucky > Radcliff

Additional Details

Radcliff Hotels & TravelRadcliff Hotels & Travel
Radcliff hotels, landmarks, tourism, transportation.
Radcliff MortgageRadcliff Mortgage
Radcliff property, mortgage, and real estate.

Career and College Resources on CityTownInfo

Real-World Career Reports

Career Stories from workers: daily activities, job tips, best/worst job aspects, training, etc.

Career Videos. Professional videos on 800+ jobs, featuring actual employees.

Daily Career & Education News from our staff. We're an approved Google News provider!

Career Reference and Data

Resource Center. A starting point for all CityTownInfo career and college resources.

Career Overviews of hundreds of careers: descriptions, salaries, forecasts, schools, more.

Top Cities for each career. Lists and maps; salaries by city.

Top Industries. Lists of major hiring industries by career, with salaries.

City Comparisons, showing most common jobs, highest paying, etc.

Original Career Articles and Studies

Best Careers Not Requiring Degrees: Good pay, job growth, low need for degrees.

Helpful Articles, many in "how-to" format; e.g., "How to Become a Chef".

Interactive College Search Tools

College Search Scout™. Search by degree, location, major, athletics, etc.

CollegeMatch™. Find school most similar to one of interest.

College Directories and Lists

These lists link to thousands of detailed school profiles.

Colleges by State. Nearly every college and trade school in the country.

Colleges Listed Alphabetically. About 7,000 colleges & trade schools, including online schools.

Exceptional Schools. Lists of the "best/most/highest/lowest" schools.

Places Similar to Radcliff

We've crunched the numbers to create PlaceMatch™, which compares thousands of cities and towns to find the places most similar to each.

Find places similar to Radcliff

Additional Resources


Large City Map

Info for Radcliff Government Officials

Are you an official in the Radcliff government or quasi-government agency such as the chamber of commerce, visitors bureau or economic development council? If so, visit our information page for government officials to see how CityTownInfo can support you.

Spread The Word

Webmasters & Bloggers: Please link to this page on Radcliff. Just copy the HTML below and paste it into your web page or blog.


Copyright © 2004-2009, Moving Traffic, Inc. All Rights Reserved.