The Town FilesWest Point, Kentucky
City in Hardin County · population 952 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $91,000
- Household income
- $37,449
- Jan low / Jul high
- 23° / 86°
- Snow a year
- 9 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 21
- Median age
- 36.3
West Point is a city of 952 people in Hardin County, Kentucky. The median home is worth $91,000, below the typical Kentucky town ($161,450). It ranks better transit than 89% of Kentucky towns, more walkable than 81% of Kentucky towns, hipper than 75% of Kentucky towns.
How West Point 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 West Point is worth $91,000, below the typical Kentucky town ($161,450). Homes cost about 2.4 times the median household income of $37,449, which is more affordable than 78% of Kentucky towns. Median rent is $788 a month. 58.4% of households own their home.
| Housing | West Point | Typical Kentucky town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $91,000 | $161,450 |
| Median rent | $788 | $837 |
| Median household income | $37,449 | $54,969 |
| Home value ÷ income | 2.4× | 3.0× |
| Homeownership | 58.4% | 63.5% |
| Median year built | 1960 | 1974 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 3.7% | — |
Who lives in West Point
| People | West Point | Typical Kentucky town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 36.3 | 39.1 |
| Age 65 and over | 16.3% | 18.1% |
| Under 18 | 23.8% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 14.9% | 19.8% |
| Below the poverty line | 32.1% | 18.0% |
| Veterans | 12.6% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 0.0% | — |
| Work from home | 3.4% | 7.5% |
| Average commute | 28.0 min | 22.2 min |
| Homes with broadband | 92.0% | 88.6% |
Weather in West Point
July highs average 86.4°F and January lows 22.7°F. About 53.3 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 8.9 inches of snow (typical Kentucky town: 9.4 in). Expect about 26 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 109 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
21 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of West Point since 1950, compared with 19 for the typical Kentucky town. 1 rated (E)F2 or stronger. The strongest, an F5, struck on April 3, 1974 about 9.1 miles from the town center. The most recent was on July 21, 2026.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 19 times; the largest was 2.75 inches on May 1, 2002.
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 West Point itself the ACS puts it at 3.9%.
Public schools in West Point
1 public school with 108 students, about 10.8 students per teacher.
| School | Grades | Students | Per teacher |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nichols Elementary | PK-5 | 108 | 10.8 |
Towns near West Point
- Muldraugh, KY3.9 mi · 1,040 people · home $76,700
- Fort Knox, KY6.5 mi · 7,742 people · home —
- Doe Valley, KY8.4 mi · 2,270 people · home $333,300
- Radcliff, KY11.4 mi · 23,042 people · home $169,600
- Vine Grove, KY12.1 mi · 6,559 people · home $235,400
- Brandenburg, KY12.3 mi · 2,894 people · home $214,700
- Hollyvilla, KY13.5 mi · 518 people · home $162,100
- Shepherdsville, KY13.8 mi · 14,201 people · home $222,100
West Point questions
Is West Point, Kentucky a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, West Point scores better for retirees than 58% of Kentucky towns and quieter than 61%. 16.3% of residents are 65 or older (median age 36.3).
How much does a house cost in West Point?
The median owner-occupied home in West Point is valued at $91,000 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $37,449, so homes cost about 2.4 times income. Median rent is $788 a month.
What is the weather like in West Point?
July highs average 86.4°F and January lows 22.7°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 53.3 inches of precipitation a year and 8.9 inches of snow.
Does West Point get tornadoes?
21 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of West Point since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was a F5 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)