The Town FilesHardin County, Kentucky
111,942 people. The median home is worth $225,800 (typical Kentucky town: $161,450) and the median household earns $67,647.
Towns in Hardin County
| Town | People | Median home | Income | Median age |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Elizabethtown | 31,394 | $245,900 | $60,760 | 35.7 |
| Radcliff | 23,042 | $169,600 | $58,559 | 36.9 |
| Fort Knox | 7,742 | — | $82,663 | 24.0 |
| Vine Grove | 6,559 | $235,400 | $72,560 | 37.4 |
| Rineyville | 3,039 | $257,100 | $84,511 | 36.9 |
People and housing
| Hardin County | Typical Kentucky town | |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $225,800 | $161,450 |
| Median rent | $971 | $837 |
| Median household income | $67,647 | $54,969 |
| Median age | 37.3 | 39.1 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 24.8% | 19.8% |
| Below the poverty line | 13.1% | 18.0% |
Jobs and pay
48,897 jobs in 2024, average pay $55,787 a year.
Storms since 1996
NOAA recorded 451 storm events in Hardin County from 1996 to 2026, with 9 deaths.
Federal disaster declarations
Hardin County has been included in 27 FEMA declarations since 1953.
| 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 |
| April 10, 2023 | Severe Storm | DR-4702: Severe Storms, Straight-Line Winds, Tornadoes, Flooding, Landslides, And Mudslides |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2020–2024; BLS QCEW and LAUS; NOAA Storm Events; FEMA OpenFEMA (not endorsed by FEMA).