The Town FilesSpencer County, Kentucky
20,193 people. The median home is worth $330,000 (typical Kentucky town: $161,450) and the median household earns $102,618.
Towns in Spencer County
| Town | People | Median home | Income | Median age |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Elk Creek | 1,986 | $405,000 | $144,100 | 39.3 |
| Taylorsville | 1,256 | $164,200 | $43,259 | 37.9 |
People and housing
| Spencer County | Typical Kentucky town | |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $330,000 | $161,450 |
| Median rent | $987 | $837 |
| Median household income | $102,618 | $54,969 |
| Median age | 42.9 | 39.1 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 23.6% | 19.8% |
| Below the poverty line | 9.8% | 18.0% |
Jobs and pay
2,235 jobs in 2024, average pay $46,034 a year.
Storms since 1996
NOAA recorded 188 storm events in Spencer County from 1996 to 2026, with 1 deaths.
Federal disaster declarations
Spencer County has been included in 30 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 |
| May 23, 2025 | Severe Storm | DR-4875: Severe Storms, Straight-Line Winds, And Tornadoes |
| 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 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2020–2024; BLS QCEW and LAUS; NOAA Storm Events; FEMA OpenFEMA (not endorsed by FEMA).