The Town FilesBreckinridge County, Kentucky
20,881 people. The median home is worth $156,700 (typical Kentucky town: $161,450) and the median household earns $55,843.
Towns in Breckinridge County
| Town | People | Median home | Income | Median age |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hardinsburg | 2,385 | $150,800 | $55,795 | 43.2 |
| Irvington | 1,231 | $116,700 | $47,500 | 49.4 |
| Cloverport | 1,119 | $84,800 | $36,991 | 44.8 |
People and housing
| Breckinridge County | Typical Kentucky town | |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $156,700 | $161,450 |
| Median rent | $733 | $837 |
| Median household income | $55,843 | $54,969 |
| Median age | 42.5 | 39.1 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 14.2% | 19.8% |
| Below the poverty line | 21.4% | 18.0% |
Jobs and pay
3,722 jobs in 2024, average pay $43,778 a year.
Storms since 1996
NOAA recorded 362 storm events in Breckinridge County from 1996 to 2026, with 4 deaths.
Federal disaster declarations
Breckinridge County has been included in 28 FEMA declarations since 1953.
| 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 |
| July 23, 2024 | Severe Storm | DR-4804: Severe Storms, Straight-Line Winds, Tornadoes, Landslides, And Mudslides |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2020–2024; BLS QCEW and LAUS; NOAA Storm Events; FEMA OpenFEMA (not endorsed by FEMA).