City profile
Bardstown, KY
Nelson County · Population 13,804
Bardstown is a town in Nelson County, KY with about 13,804 residents and a typical home value near $204,000. It is 34 miles from Louisville, KY, which shapes its climate, healthcare access and amenities.
Climate
Climate type
Four seasons
Winter avg
36°F
Summer avg
79°F
Sunny days / yr
200
Home prices & cost of living
Median home price
$203,500
Typical monthly housing
$1,241
Cost of living (100 = U.S.)
83
Taxes
- Property tax
- 0.80%
- State income tax (top)
- 4%
- Social Security
- Not taxed
- Pensions
- Partly exempt
- Sales tax (state + avg. local)
- 6.00%
FEMA natural hazard risk
Relatively Low · county score 55/100
Top hazards: Strong wind, Lightning, Winter weather
Nearest major airport
29 mi to Louisville Muhammad Ali International Airport (SDF)
Political lean (2024 county vote)
Leans Republican · 29% Democratic / 70% Republican
Community
Population
13,804
Black population
13.8%
County
Nelson County
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2025–2026 trends
2026 market trends
- ▸Home prices are still rising in 2026 — good for long-term value, less room to negotiate
- ▸Climate/cost risks to check: flooding, tornadoes
Highlights
- About 13,804 residents
- Typical home value about $204,000
- 34 miles from Louisville, KY
Trade-offs
- Smaller community with fewer local amenities
- Scores for this place are estimated from Census data and the nearest major city
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