The Town FilesCecilia, Kentucky
Community in Hardin County · population 575 (2020 Census)
- Household income
- $71,544
- Jan low / Jul high
- 24° / 86°
- Snow a year
- 5 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 15
- Median age
- 54.9
Cecilia is a community of 575 people in Hardin County, Kentucky. It ranks better for families than 96% of Kentucky towns, easier by car than 79% of Kentucky towns, more upscale than 71% of Kentucky towns.
How Cecilia 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
62.8% of households own their home.
| Housing | Cecilia | Typical Kentucky town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | — | $161,450 |
| Median rent | — | $837 |
| Median household income | $71,544 | $54,969 |
| Home value ÷ income | —× | 3.0× |
| Homeownership | 62.8% | 63.5% |
| Median year built | 1969 | 1974 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 0.0% | — |
Who lives in Cecilia
| People | Cecilia | Typical Kentucky town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 54.9 | 39.1 |
| Age 65 and over | 34.6% | 18.1% |
| Under 18 | 9.1% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 30.9% | 19.8% |
| Below the poverty line | 0.0% | 18.0% |
| Veterans | 8.1% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 9.9% | — |
| Work from home | 14.0% | 7.5% |
| Average commute | 18.8 min | 22.2 min |
| Homes with broadband | 100.0% | 88.6% |
Weather in Cecilia
July highs average 86.0°F and January lows 24.3°F. About 54.4 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 4.5 inches of snow (typical Kentucky town: 9.4 in). Expect about 21 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 97 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
15 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Cecilia since 1950, compared with 19 for the typical Kentucky town. 9 rated (E)F2 or stronger. The strongest, an F4, struck on April 3, 1974 about 4.9 miles from the town center and killed 2. Tornadoes within 10 miles have caused 2 deaths and 70 injuries since 1950. The most recent was on June 25, 2023.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 35 times; the largest was 4.50 inches on April 3, 1974.
Severe weather in Hardin County since 1996
Hardin County has been included in 27 federal disaster or emergency declarations since 1953, most often for flood, tornado, hurricane.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| September 1, 2026 | Severe Storm | DR-4937: Severe Storms, Straight-Line Winds, Flooding, Landslides, And Mudslides |
| 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 16, 2025 | Severe Storm | EM-3624: Severe Storms, Straight-Line Winds, Flooding, And Landslides |
Jobs and pay in Hardin County
Hardin County had 48,897 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $55,787 a year. Unemployment was 4.1% in 2023; in Cecilia itself the ACS puts it at 20.4%.
Public schools in Cecilia
4 public schools with 3,194 students, about 16.5 students per teacher.
| School | Grades | Students | Per teacher |
|---|---|---|---|
| Central Hardin High School | 9-12 | 1,827 | 19.0 |
| West Hardin Middle School | 6-8 | 475 | 15.3 |
| Lakewood Elementary School | PK-5 | 448 | 13.2 |
| Cecilia Valley Elementary School | PK-5 | 444 | 13.9 |
Towns near Cecilia
- Elizabethtown, KY4.8 mi · 31,394 people · home $245,900
- Rineyville, KY5.6 mi · 3,039 people · home $257,100
- Sonora, KY9.8 mi · 565 people · home $185,400
- Vine Grove, KY10.6 mi · 6,559 people · home $235,400
- Radcliff, KY11.0 mi · 23,042 people · home $169,600
- Hodgenville, KY13.7 mi · 3,235 people · home $151,400
- Upton, KY14.3 mi · 704 people · home $156,500
- Fort Knox, KY15.9 mi · 7,742 people · home —
Cecilia questions
Is Cecilia, Kentucky a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Cecilia scores better for retirees than 53% of Kentucky towns and quieter than 69%. 34.6% of residents are 65 or older (median age 54.9).
What is the weather like in Cecilia?
July highs average 86.0°F and January lows 24.3°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 54.4 inches of precipitation a year and 4.5 inches of snow.
Does Cecilia get tornadoes?
15 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Cecilia since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was a F4 on April 3, 1974. 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)