Bullitt County, Kentucky
Among the top 16% of US counties for lifestyle & connectivity.
AffordabilityAffordability: grade C, better than 39% of US counties
WeatherWeather: grade F, better than 8% of US counties
Safety & WellbeingSafety & Wellbeing: grade C, better than 40% of US counties
Getting AroundGetting Around: grade B, better than 56% of US counties
Lifestyle & ConnectivityLifestyle & Connectivity: grade B+, better than 84% of US counties
- top 3% for airport distance
- top 16% for sales tax
- bottom 5% for sunny days
Bullitt County is a county in Kentucky with about 82,000 residents. It grades B+ for lifestyle & connectivity and F for weather. Standout strengths include airport distance, sales tax, and park & nature access. It rates lower on cost of living and sunny days.
Official websitebullittcounty.ky.gov (opens in new tab)
Climate
Hot, humid summers · Cold winters · Wet · Light snow
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Precipitation 5.1 in3.8 in
muggy 100%dry
Livability factors
Affordability
Median Household Income$74k81st percentile — neutral, not ranked
Cost of Living$49kbetter than 24% of US counties
Home Value$214k72nd percentile — neutral, not ranked
Monthly Rent$947better than 29% of US counties
Monthly Owner Costs$1kbetter than 33% of US counties
Property Tax Rate0.87%better than 49% of US counties
Income Tax4.50%better than 62% of US counties
Sales Tax6.00%better than 84% of US counties
Estimated total tax burden8.99%better than 61% of US counties
Unemployment4.6%better than 52% of US counties
Weather
Winter Temp (Jan)35°F53rd percentile — neutral, not ranked
Summer Temp (Jul)79°F61st percentile — neutral, not ranked
Annual Precipitation50.6 in75th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Annual Snowfall7.1 inbetter than 60% of US counties
Sunny Days177 daysbetter than 5% of US counties
Summer Humidity67°Fbetter than 41% of US counties
Comfortable Days75 daysbetter than 38% of US counties
Safety & Wellbeing
Natural Disaster Risk71.8better than 28% of US counties
Air Quality44 AQIbetter than 41% of US counties
School Quality45.7better than 29% of US counties
Violent Crime455/100kbetter than 73% of US counties
Property Crime895/100kbetter than 50% of US counties
Community
Population82,48278th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Median Age41.147th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Racial Diversity0.1322nd percentile — neutral, not ranked
Male/Female Ratio1.0156th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Political LeaningR+4963rd percentile — neutral, not ranked
White (%)92.3%81st percentile — neutral, not ranked
Black (%)1.2%40th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Hispanic (%)2.6%26th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Asian (%)0.6%53rd percentile — neutral, not ranked
Other / Multiracial (%)3.3%47th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Getting Around
Commute Time28 minbetter than 26% of US counties
Walkability5.7/20better than 38% of US counties
Airport Distance15 mibetter than 97% of US counties
Lifestyle & Connectivity
Broadband Access88.8%better than 82% of US counties
Amenities Nearby1.45better than 42% of US counties
Park & Nature AccessExcellentbetter than 84% of US counties
Frequently asked questions
- Is Bullitt County an affordable place to live?
- Bullitt County is relatively expensive. Its cost-of-living index is $49k, better than 24% of comparable areas.
- What is the median home value in Bullitt County?
- The median home value in Bullitt County is $214k, per the U.S. Census ACS (5-Year).
- What is the median household income in Bullitt County?
- Median household income in Bullitt County is $74k, per the U.S. Census ACS (5-Year).
- How much is rent in Bullitt County?
- Median gross rent in Bullitt County is $947 a month, per the U.S. Census ACS (5-Year).
- Is Bullitt County safe?
- Bullitt County is safer than most comparable areas, with a violent crime rate of 455/100k (better than 73%). Property crime is 895/100k.
- What is the weather like in Bullitt County?
- Bullitt County averages 79°F in July and 35°F in January, with 50.6 in of annual precipitation and about 177 sunny days a year.
- How are the schools in Bullitt County?
- Public-school quality in Bullitt County is below average, scoring better than 29% of comparable areas on a composite of graduation rates, spending, and student-teacher ratio.
- How long is the commute in Bullitt County?
- The average one-way commute in Bullitt County is 28 min.
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Data sources
- EPA Air Quality (AQI)
- EPA Smart Location Database
- EPI Family Budget Calculator
- FAA airport enplanements
- FBI Uniform Crime Reports
- FEMA National Risk Index
- MIT Election Data Lab (2020)
- NCES School Finance Survey
- NOAA Climate Normals (1991–2020)
- NOAA nClimGrid
- OpenStreetMap
- Tax Foundation + state revenue depts
- U.S. Census ACS (5-Year)
- USGS Protected Areas (PAD-US)