The Town FilesTaylorsville, Kentucky
City in Spencer County · population 1,256 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $164,200
- Household income
- $43,259
- Jan low / Jul high
- 22° / 90°
- Snow a year
- 9 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 18
- Median age
- 37.9
Taylorsville is a city of 1,256 people in Spencer County, Kentucky. The median home is worth $164,200, close to the typical Kentucky town ($161,450). It ranks better for families than 82% of Kentucky towns, easier by car than 74% of Kentucky towns.
How Taylorsville 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 Taylorsville is worth $164,200, close to the typical Kentucky town ($161,450). Homes cost about 3.8 times the median household income of $43,259, which is more affordable than 18% of Kentucky towns. Median rent is $939 a month. 26.4% of households own their home.
| Housing | Taylorsville | Typical Kentucky town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $164,200 | $161,450 |
| Median rent | $939 | $837 |
| Median household income | $43,259 | $54,969 |
| Home value ÷ income | 3.8× | 3.0× |
| Homeownership | 26.4% | 63.5% |
| Median year built | 1972 | 1974 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 1.4% | — |
Who lives in Taylorsville
| People | Taylorsville | Typical Kentucky town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 37.9 | 39.1 |
| Age 65 and over | 17.0% | 18.1% |
| Under 18 | 28.0% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 11.0% | 19.8% |
| Below the poverty line | 28.7% | 18.0% |
| Veterans | 6.2% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 1.9% | — |
| Work from home | 15.3% | 7.5% |
| Average commute | 21.7 min | 22.2 min |
| Homes with broadband | 92.8% | 88.6% |
Weather in Taylorsville
July highs average 90.3°F and January lows 22.0°F. About 52.5 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 8.9 inches of snow (typical Kentucky town: 9.4 in). Expect about 61 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 109 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
18 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Taylorsville since 1950, compared with 19 for the typical Kentucky town. 5 rated (E)F2 or stronger. The strongest, an F4, struck on May 28, 1996 about 8.2 miles from the town center. Tornadoes within 10 miles have caused 1 deaths and 35 injuries since 1950. The most recent was on March 30, 2025.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 26 times; the largest was 1.76 inches on May 29, 1982.
Severe weather in Spencer County since 1996
Spencer County has been included in 30 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 |
| 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 |
Jobs and pay in Spencer County
Spencer County had 2,235 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $46,034 a year. Unemployment was 3.7% in 2023; in Taylorsville itself the ACS puts it at 2.9%.
Public schools in Taylorsville
6 public schools with 3,323 students, about 17.8 students per teacher.
| School | Grades | Students | Per teacher |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spencer County High School | 9-12 | 971 | 18.3 |
| Spencer County Elementary School | PK-5 | 806 | 17.9 |
| Spencer County Middle School | 6-8 | 697 | 18.3 |
| Taylorsville Elementary School | PK-5 | 655 | 16.0 |
| Spencer County Early Learning Center | PK-PK | 152 | 21.7 |
| Hillview Academy | 1-12 | 42 | 14.0 |
Towns near Taylorsville
- Elk Creek, KY5.9 mi · 1,986 people · home $405,000
- Bloomfield, KY8.4 mi · 961 people · home $182,100
- Mount Washington, KY11.3 mi · 18,090 people · home $268,200
- Simpsonville, KY12.6 mi · 2,990 people · home $270,800
- Shelbyville, KY13.6 mi · 17,282 people · home $257,100
- Heritage Creek, KY14.7 mi · 1,209 people · home $270,500
- Bardstown, KY15.9 mi · 13,567 people · home $203,500
- Jeffersontown, KY16.9 mi · 28,474 people · home $250,700
Taylorsville questions
Is Taylorsville, Kentucky a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Taylorsville scores better for retirees than 16% of Kentucky towns and quieter than 67%. 17.0% of residents are 65 or older (median age 37.9).
How much does a house cost in Taylorsville?
The median owner-occupied home in Taylorsville is valued at $164,200 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $43,259, so homes cost about 3.8 times income. Median rent is $939 a month.
What is the weather like in Taylorsville?
July highs average 90.3°F and January lows 22.0°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 52.5 inches of precipitation a year and 8.9 inches of snow.
Does Taylorsville get tornadoes?
18 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Taylorsville since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was a F4 on May 28, 1996. 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)