The Town FilesCampbellsburg, Kentucky
City in Henry County · population 836 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $162,200
- Household income
- $54,875
- Jan low / Jul high
- 23° / 88°
- Snow a year
- 14 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 21
- Median age
- 32.4
Campbellsburg is a city of 836 people in Henry County, Kentucky. The median home is worth $162,200, close to the typical Kentucky town ($161,450). It ranks easier by car than 88% of Kentucky towns.
How Campbellsburg ranks
Percentile among Kentucky towns with at least 500 people on The Town Files lifestyle rankings. 50 is typical for the state; 90 means better than 90% of Kentucky towns.
Homes and cost of living
The median home in Campbellsburg is worth $162,200, close to the typical Kentucky town ($161,450). Homes cost about 3.0 times the median household income of $54,875, which is more affordable than 53% of Kentucky towns. Median rent is $917 a month. 77.5% of households own their home.
| Housing | Campbellsburg | Typical Kentucky town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $162,200 | $161,450 |
| Median rent | $917 | $837 |
| Median household income | $54,875 | $54,969 |
| Home value ÷ income | 3.0× | 3.0× |
| Homeownership | 77.5% | 63.5% |
| Median year built | 1974 | 1974 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 0.0% | — |
Who lives in Campbellsburg
| People | Campbellsburg | Typical Kentucky town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 32.4 | 39.1 |
| Age 65 and over | 13.5% | 18.1% |
| Under 18 | 33.3% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 11.7% | 19.8% |
| Below the poverty line | 21.2% | 18.0% |
| Veterans | 7.7% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 0.0% | — |
| Work from home | 6.5% | 7.5% |
| Average commute | 27.7 min | 22.2 min |
| Homes with broadband | 95.1% | 88.6% |
Weather in Campbellsburg
July highs average 87.5°F and January lows 23.1°F. About 52.9 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 14.1 inches of snow (typical Kentucky town: 9.4 in). Expect about 37 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 105 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
21 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Campbellsburg since 1950, compared with 19 for the typical Kentucky town. 7 rated (E)F2 or stronger. The strongest, an F3, struck on June 2, 1990 about 6.9 miles from the town center. Tornadoes within 10 miles have caused 1 deaths and 47 injuries since 1950. The most recent was on April 2, 2024.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 29 times; the largest was 2.75 inches on July 2, 1996.
Severe weather in Henry County since 1996
Henry County has been included in 23 federal disaster or emergency declarations since 1953, most often for flood, tornado, hurricane.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| January 24, 2026 | Winter Storm | EM-3633: Severe Winter Storm |
| April 24, 2025 | Severe Storm | DR-4864: Severe Storms, Straight-Line Winds, Tornadoes, Flooding, Landslides, And Mudslides |
| April 3, 2025 | Severe Storm | EM-3626: Severe Storms, Straight-Line Winds, Tornadoes, And Flooding |
| February 24, 2025 | Severe Storm | DR-4860: Severe Storms, Straight-Line Winds, Flooding, Landslides, And Mudslides |
| February 16, 2025 | Severe Storm | EM-3624: Severe Storms, Straight-Line Winds, Flooding, And Landslides |
Jobs and pay in Henry County
Henry County had 2,892 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $49,764 a year. Unemployment was 3.7% in 2023; in Campbellsburg itself the ACS puts it at 11.2%.
Public schools in Campbellsburg
1 public school with 344 students, about 16.4 students per teacher.
| School | Grades | Students | Per teacher |
|---|---|---|---|
| Campbellsburg Elementary School | K-5 | 344 | 16.4 |
Towns near Campbellsburg
- New Castle, KY6.5 mi · 884 people · home $154,000
- Bedford, KY7.2 mi · 526 people · home $95,800
- Eminence, KY10.8 mi · 2,705 people · home $192,600
- La Grange, KY11.2 mi · 10,067 people · home $283,200
- Carrollton, KY12.0 mi · 3,890 people · home $113,200
- Pleasureville, KY13.0 mi · 779 people · home $153,400
- Buckner, KY14.7 mi · 5,785 people · home $425,400
- Milton, KY16.5 mi · 590 people · home $156,700
Campbellsburg questions
Is Campbellsburg, Kentucky a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Campbellsburg scores better for retirees than 5% of Kentucky towns and quieter than 63%. 13.5% of residents are 65 or older (median age 32.4).
How much does a house cost in Campbellsburg?
The median owner-occupied home in Campbellsburg is valued at $162,200 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $54,875, so homes cost about 3.0 times income. Median rent is $917 a month.
What is the weather like in Campbellsburg?
July highs average 87.5°F and January lows 23.1°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 52.9 inches of precipitation a year and 14.1 inches of snow.
Does Campbellsburg get tornadoes?
21 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Campbellsburg since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was a F3 on June 2, 1990. The typical Kentucky town has had 19.
- U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2020–2024)
- U.S. Census Bureau, 2020 Census and 2025 Gazetteer (2020 / 2025)
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020)
- NOAA NCEI Storm Events Database (1950–2026)
- FEMA OpenFEMA Disaster Declarations (this product uses the FEMA OpenFEMA API but is not endorsed by FEMA) (1953–2026)
- NCES Common Core of Data (2023–24)
- BLS Quarterly Census of Employment and Wages; USDA ERS county unemployment (BLS LAUS) (2000–2024)
- The Town Files lifestyle rankings, built from federal demographic, school, crime and housing data (2025)