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Living in Shepherdsville

Shepherdsville's population was 14,533 in July 2026. There were 34 physicians per 100,000 residents in 2026. The city had 25 schools in 2026. In July 2026, owner occupation was 74.2% and the vacancy rate was 6.98%.

Last checked 2026-09-1931 sources

Population14,931people31 Dec 2025Official source · U.S. Census Bureau, Population Estimates Program
Median gross salary2,932EUR/month31 Dec 2024Community source · Census Reporter ACS 2020-2024 5-year, table B20002 (underlying U.S. Census Bureau ACS)
Median rent828.9EUR/month31 Dec 2024Independent source · Census Reporter mirror of ACS 2024 5-year tables
Unemployment rate4.24%31 Dec 2024Independent source · Census Reporter mirror of ACS 2024 5-year tables
Recorded crime1,927offences per 100,000country median 1,586 — 21% aboveOfficial source · FBI Crime Data Explorer / Uniform Crime Reporting
PM2.5, annual mean7.91µg/m³31 Dec 2024Independent source · EPA AQS annual PM2.5 monitor data 2024

Which United States-wide rules apply when you move to Shepherdsville?

National rules stay on the country page instead of being relabelled as city data.

Housing and cost

Median gross rent was US$943 per month, while the median home value was US$222,100 in July 2026. 61.3% of renter households spent at least 30% of income on housing in July 2026.

What recurs every month2 published recurring costs, € per month
Shepherdsville recurring monthly costs, € per month

€ / month

Internet, 60 Mbps€60
Mobile plan, 10 GB€22
MetricValuePeriodSource
Internet, 60 Mbps unlimited60.38 EUR/month30 Sept 2026Verizon 300 Mbps home internet21Official · national market
Mobile plan, 10 GB21.57 EUR/month30 Sept 2026Visible unlimited mobile plan22Official · national market
Median gross rent$943/month4 Jul 2026ACS median gross rent2Official
Households spending over 30% of income on rent61.34 %4 Jul 2026ACS median gross rent2Official
Housing vacancy rate (legacy series)6.98 %4 Jul 2026ACS median gross rent2Official
Property crime per 100,000 residents2,533 per 100,000 people1 Jul 2026FBI CDE/UCR crime statistics9Official source, approximated value · Supplemental context · agency service area
Average monthly rent (whole dwelling)903.4 EUR/month31 Dec 2020ACS 2020-2024 5-year table-based Summary File, tables B25065 (Aggregate Gross Rent) and B25063 (Gross Rent, units with cash rent)1Official
Median monthly rent828.9 EUR/month31 Dec 2024Census Reporter mirror of ACS 2024 5-year tables26Supplemental estimate · Supplemental context
Recorded property crimes242 offenses/year31 Dec 2025FBI CIUS Table 8 by City 2025 (CDE offenses-known-to-le-2025.zip)10Official

Is Shepherdsville a good place to live?

There is no universal answer. The profile scores below show who the available published evidence may suit; they are a decision aid, not a personal recommendation.

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Remote worker55%strong on work, weak on air quality · range 46–64%
Skilled employee59%strong on work, weak on safety · range 50–68%
Student56%strong on education, weak on work · range 46–66%
Family59%strong on family, weak on cost · range 50–68%
Retirement50%strong on safety, weak on admin · range 39–61%

Worked out from these numbers

How international is the population?

1.1% of residents hold a foreign nationality — 170 of 14,931 people. This counts nationality, not place of birth, so long-settled residents who naturalised are not in it.

Uses a supplemental estimate, so treat it as indicative.

Work and income

Median household income was US$71,476 a year in July 2026.

Unemployment across cities in United StatesUnemployment in Shepherdsville is 4.2%. Of 2,153 cities with data, 1,250 have unemployment of 0 to under 5%.

Unemployment rate (%)

MetricValuePeriodSource
Median household income71,476 USD/year4 Jul 2026ACS total population3Official
Households with cable, fibre or DSL broadband81.13 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population3Official
Households with a broadband subscription93.5 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population3Official
Households with internet but no subscription1.4 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population3Official
Households without internet5.1 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population3Official
Households with satellite internet8.71 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population3Official
Median gross salary2,932 EUR/month31 Dec 2024Census Reporter ACS 2020-2024 5-year, table B20002 (underlying U.S. Census Bureau ACS)25Community estimate · Supplemental context
Median gross salary (regional)3,574 EUR/month31 Dec 2025www.bls.gov24Official
Unemployment rate4.24 %31 Dec 2024Census Reporter mirror of ACS 2024 5-year tables26Supplemental estimate · Supplemental context

What does a salary buy in Shepherdsville?

Take-home pay after tax, minus rent and the everyday bills this city publishes. Each line names its source.

regional median gross pay: €3,574 (US Bureau of Labor Statistics, 2025-12-31).
Left over each month€1,817of €2,803 take-home
  • Rent
  • Internet
  • Mobile
  • Left over
Line-by-line breakdown and sources
Each month€
Take-home payOECD Taxing Wages 2025, single, no children. Includes central and local income tax and employee social contributions; euro amounts at the ECB average for 2026-08.€2,803
Rentaverage rent of a whole dwelling · official · ACS 2020-2024 5-year table-based Summary File, tables B25065 (Aggregate Gross Rent) and B25063 (Gross Rent, units with cash rent) · 2020-12-31− €903
Internet€60 · official · Verizon 300 Mbps home internet · 2026-09-30− €60
Mobile plan€22 · official · Visible unlimited mobile plan · 2026-09-30− €22
Other everyday billsnot published for this city: public transport pass, utilities—
Left overbefore the bills this city does not publish€1,817
Take-home pay for other salaries and households Compare with another city Check a job offer in Shepherdsville Salary needed to live in Shepherdsville

Public employment service

No exact public employment office is currently linked to Shepherdsville. The verified national service may still offer online registration, job search or an official office finder.

Country-level information

American Job Centers — Public employment service

U.S. Department of Labor Employment and Training Administration

Job Search

Country-level service information is not treated as proof of a physical office in Shepherdsville. Sources checked through 10 Aug 2026.

Family and education

MetricValuePeriodSource
Residents with high school education or higher89.03 %4 Jul 2026ACS median gross rent2Official
Schools25 schools30 Jun 2026NCES CCD public school count13Official
School enrolment, share of residents26.92 %4 Jul 2026ACS median gross rent2Official

Healthcare

MetricValuePeriodSource
Mental health provider ratio0 ratio30 Jun 2026HRSA mental health provider ratio12Official
Primary care doctors per 100,000 residents34 per 100,000 people30 Jun 2026HRSA mental health provider ratio12Official
Preventable hospitalizations3,304 per 100,000 people30 Jun 2026HRSA mental health provider ratio12Official

Yes — migrants can receive medical care in Shepherdsville when the national insurance or residence conditions are met.

Healthcare access follows the country-wide insurance rules; local capacity facts remain city data and are not used as proof of eligibility.

Open the official coverage guide
Country rule verified 2026-08-03.

Safety

Recorded crime across major citiesShepherdsville highlighted among comparable cities
Recorded crime across major cities with Shepherdsville highlighted

recorded incidents per 100k residents

Philadelphia5,457
Houston5,442
San Antonio5,218
Chicago4,012
Dallas4,010
Austin3,709
Fort Worth3,158
Phoenix3,125
New York City3,039
Los Angeles2,212
San Diego2,082
Shepherdsville1,927
MetricValuePeriodSource
Recorded incidents per 100,000 residents1,927 offences per 100,000country median 1,58631 Dec 2024FBI Crime Data Explorer / Uniform Crime Reporting11Official
Violent crime per 100,000 residents175.8 per 100,000 people1 Jul 2026FBI CDE/UCR crime statistics9Official source, approximated value · Supplemental context · agency service area
Recorded violent crimes24 offenses/year31 Dec 2025FBI CIUS Table 8 by City 2025 (CDE offenses-known-to-le-2025.zip)10Official

Mobility and administration

MetricValuePeriodSource
Average commute time23.51 minutes4 Jul 2026ACS total population3Official
Workers commuting by bicycle0 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population3Official
Workers commuting by public transport0 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population3Official
Workers walking to work1.77 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population3Official
Destinations from nearest airport22 count3 Aug 2026OpenFlights17Official
Nearest airportSDF3 Aug 2026OurAirports18Official
Distance to nearest airport20 km3 Aug 2026OurAirports18Official

Language courses and integration

No exact city-level course record is currently published for Shepherdsville. These verified national programmes may still apply; use the official programme page to check local availability.

Country-level information

Adult Education and English Language Acquisition (AEFLA) — State Language Course

U.S. Department of Education

For adult learners, adult English-language learners.

EnglishIn Person, Online, HybridCost varies

USCIS English and citizenship class finder — Civic Orientation

U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services

For immigrants, future citizens.

EnglishIn Person, OnlineCost varies
National programme information is not treated as proof of a course location in Shepherdsville.

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Climate and air quality

Temperature through the yearAverage daytime high and night-time low, °C
Rainfall through the yearAverage monthly precipitation, mm
Air quality vs health guidelinesAnnual means against WHO 2021 guidelines and EU legal limits

City values from the published air-quality observations. WHO 2021 guidelines and EU limit values are published constants.

PM2.5 across cities in United StatesAnnual PM2.5 in Shepherdsville is 7.9 µg/m³. Of 968 cities with data, 261 have annual PM2.5 of 6 to under 7 µg/m³.

Annual PM2.5 (µg/m³)

MetricValuePeriodSource
PM2.5 — annual mean7.91 µg/m³31 Dec 2024EPA AQS annual PM2.5 monitor data 202431Supplemental estimate · Supplemental context
Average daytime high by monthJan 7 · Feb 9.78 · Mar 15.11 · Apr 21.28 · May 25.33 · Jun 29.11 · Jul 30.94 · Aug 30.56 · Sep 27.44 · Oct 21.61 · Nov 14.67 · Dec 8.83 °C1991–2020NOAA U.S. Monthly Climate Normals 1991-2020 — station USC00150630 (BERNHEIM FOREST)15Official · nearest-station reading
Average night-time low by monthJan -3.33 · Feb -1.94 · Mar 2.22 · Apr 7.28 · May 12.72 · Jun 16.78 · Jul 19.17 · Aug 18.22 · Sep 14.28 · Oct 8.17 · Nov 2.61 · Dec -1.22 °C1991–2020NOAA U.S. Monthly Climate Normals 1991-2020 — station USC00150630 (BERNHEIM FOREST)15Official · nearest-station reading
Average temperature by monthJan 2 · Feb 4.2 · Mar 9.1 · Apr 15 · May 20.2 · Jun 24.7 · Jul 26.6 · Aug 26.1 · Sep 22.2 · Oct 15.7 · Nov 9.1 · Dec 4.2 °C31 Dec 1991World Meteorological Organization / NOAA NCEI23Official
Average precipitation by monthJan 86.11 · Feb 86.61 · Mar 116.8 · Apr 121.9 · May 131.6 · Jun 108.5 · Jul 102.9 · Aug 94.23 · Sep 92.96 · Oct 94.49 · Nov 86.87 · Dec 104.9 mm1991–2020NOAA U.S. Monthly Climate Normals 1991-2020 — station USW00093821 (LOUISVILLE INTL AP)16Official · nearest-station reading
PM2.5, highest monitored reading84.7 µg/m³1 Jul 2026EPA AirData PM2.5 annual mean8Official source, approximated value · Supplemental context · monitor observation
PM2.5, annual mean9.19 µg/m³1 Jul 2026EPA AirData PM2.5 annual mean8Official source, approximated value · Supplemental context · monitor observation
PM2.5 monitoring sites12 monitors1 Jul 2026EPA AirData PM2.5 annual mean8Official source, approximated value · Supplemental context · monitor observation
Annual precipitation1,133 mm30 Jun 2026NOAA GHCN-Daily climate normals14Official source, approximated value · Supplemental context · station observation
Maximum July temperature25.89 °C30 Jun 2026NOAA GHCN-Daily climate normals14Official source, approximated value · Supplemental context · station observation
Average annual temperature15.15 °C30 Jun 2026NOAA GHCN-Daily climate normals14Official source, approximated value · Supplemental context · station observation
Minimum January temperature5.67 °C30 Jun 2026NOAA GHCN-Daily climate normals14Official source, approximated value · Supplemental context · station observation

Similar climate. In United States: Murfreesboro ±0.9 °C. Elsewhere: Reims (France) ±4.0 °C, Cottbus (Germany) ±4.2 °C, Werl (Germany) ±4.3 °C, Markham (Canada) ±4.4 °C, Mississauga (Canada) ±4.4 °C. Twenty closest, compared month by month

Monthly highs and lows against the 1991–2020 station normals of the nearest station; ± is the average monthly difference.

Population and city profile

Foreign residents and their share come from different publications that count different groups (for example citizens of another country, or people born abroad, or of foreign origin), so 170 is not 0.6% of the population. Each row names its source.

Who lives hereResidents by nationality, % of population

Calculated from the population and foreign-resident facts on this page.

MetricValuePeriodSource
Foreign-resident share0.564 %31 Dec 2020Census Reporter (underlying U.S. Census ACS)6Official
Foreign residents170 people31 Dec 2024Census Reporter mirror of ACS 2024 5-year tables26Supplemental estimate · Supplemental context
Population density353.2 people/km²31 Dec 2025Census Reporter / U.S. Census Bureau7Official
Population14,931 people31 Dec 2025U.S. Census Bureau, Population Estimates Program20Official
Population covered by crime statistics14,991 people31 Dec 2025FBI CIUS Table 8 by City 2025 (CDE offenses-known-to-le-2025.zip)10Official

Additional context

MetricValuePeriodSource
Median home value222,100 USD4 Jul 2026ACS median gross rent2Official
Owner-occupied homes74.19 %4 Jul 2026ACS median gross rent2Official
Labour force participation rate71.23 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population3Official
Residents born abroad1.17 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population3Official
Naturalized citizens, share of residents0.61 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population3Official
Non-citizens, share of residents0.56 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population3Official
Flu vaccination coverage64.91 %30 Jun 2026CDC BRFSS flu vaccination coverage4Official
Mammography screening coverage72.2 %30 Jun 2026CDC mammography screening rate5Official
Residents without health insurance1.98 %4 Jul 2026ACS median gross rent2Official
Residents with a bachelor's degree or higher16.83 %4 Jul 2026ACS median gross rent2Official
Crime reporting agencies0 agencies1 Jul 2026FBI CDE/UCR crime statistics9Official source, approximated value · Supplemental context · agency service area
Households with a vehicle available93.7 %4 Jul 2026ACS median gross rent2Official
Public transport agencies in the National Transit Database0 agencies4 Jul 2026ACS total population3Official
Workers aged 16 and over7,245 workers4 Jul 2026ACS total population3Official
Workers mainly working from home8.89 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population3Official
Households using cellular data plans87.18 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population3Official

Alternatives for people set on Shepherdsville

Three places for the three reasons people leave a city on the shortlist: stay in the region, stay in the country, or keep the budget and change the country. A percentage appears only where both cities publish that metric from the same source, period and grain. Distances are straight lines — travel times are not collected yet.

Mount Washington as a Shepherdsville alternative in the same region

15 km away, better on 4 of 7 metrics measured the same way, worse on 2.

  • Recorded crime, per 100k: 590 Mount Washington vs 1,927 Shepherdsville−69%
  • Median gross pay, city: €3,669 Mount Washington vs €2,932 Shepherdsville+25%
  • Foreign residents: 0.7% Mount Washington vs 0.6% Shepherdsville+21%
  • Unemployment: 4.6% Mount Washington vs 4.2% Shepherdsville+8%
  • Residents: 18,989 Mount Washington vs 14,931 Shepherdsville+27%
  • Annual PM2.5: 7.2 µg/m³ Mount Washington vs 7.9 µg/m³ Shepherdsville−9%
  • Nearest airport: 21.0 km Mount Washington vs 20.0 km Shepherdsville+5%

Plainfield as a Shepherdsville alternative in the same country

A move, not a commute, at 456 km, better on 6 of 7 metrics measured the same way, worse on 0.

  • Foreign residents: 6.1% Plainfield vs 0.6% Shepherdsville+983%
  • Median gross pay, city: €4,830 Plainfield vs €2,932 Shepherdsville+65%
  • Residents: 50,043 Plainfield vs 14,931 Shepherdsville+235%
  • Recorded crime, per 100k: 741 Plainfield vs 1,927 Shepherdsville−62%
  • Nearest airport: 9.0 km Plainfield vs 20.0 km Shepherdsville−55%
  • Median gross pay, region: €4,043 Plainfield vs €3,574 Shepherdsville+13%
  • Unemployment: 3.8% Plainfield vs 4.2% Shepherdsville−11%

Cities near Shepherdsville

Published cities within 25 km, nearest first. Distances are straight-line.

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How does Shepherdsville compare?

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Is Shepherdsville part of Louisville?

Shepherdsville is in the published commuting zone of Louisville; this does not mean it is administratively part of the hub. Louisville city profile

Relationship type: Commuting Zone Of. Source19

Common questions

Answered from the published values on this page, each with its source and date.

What is the typical salary around Shepherdsville?

The median gross salary is 3,574 EUR/month. Source: www.bls.gov.

What is the unemployment rate in Shepherdsville?

The unemployment rate is 4.24 %. This is a supplemental estimate, not an official municipal measurement. Source: Census Reporter mirror of ACS 2024 5-year tables.

Is the air quality good in Shepherdsville?

The annual PM2.5 mean is 7.91 µg/m³. The WHO 2021 guideline is 5 µg/m³ and the EU limit value is 25 µg/m³, so this reading is above the WHO guideline but within the EU limit. This is a supplemental estimate, not an official municipal measurement. Source: EPA AQS annual PM2.5 monitor data 2024.

How safe is Shepherdsville?

Police recorded 1,927 offences per 100,000. This counts all offences, so it is not comparable with a violent-crime-only rate from another source. Source: FBI Crime Data Explorer / Uniform Crime Reporting.

How many people live in Shepherdsville?

The published population is 14,931 people. Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Population Estimates Program.

How many foreign residents live in Shepherdsville?

170 residents hold a foreign nationality. This is a supplemental estimate, not an official municipal measurement. Source: Census Reporter mirror of ACS 2024 5-year tables.

Is Shepherdsville a good place to live?

Shepherdsville may suit different people for different reasons. The page's profile scores compare published cost, work, housing, safety, healthcare and other available factors; they are a decision aid, not a universal recommendation.

Is Shepherdsville part of Louisville?

Shepherdsville is in the published commuting zone of Louisville; this does not mean it is administratively part of the hub.

Which cities are near Shepherdsville?

Hillview, Mount Washington, Shively are near Shepherdsville. Typed relationship labels are shown where published; other rows use straight-line distance from admitted coordinates.

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  2. ACS median gross rent api.censusreporter.org · checked 2026-07-04
  3. ACS total population api.censusreporter.org · checked 2026-07-04
  4. CDC BRFSS flu vaccination coverage data.cdc.gov · checked 2026-06-30
  5. CDC mammography screening rate data.cdc.gov · checked 2026-06-30
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  7. Census Reporter / U.S. Census Bureau api.censusreporter.org · checked 2026-08-03
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  9. FBI CDE/UCR crime statistics cde.ucr.cjis.gov · checked 2026-07-01
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  2. HRSA mental health provider ratio data.hrsa.gov · checked 2026-06-30
  3. NCES CCD public school count nces.ed.gov · checked 2026-06-30
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  21. EPA AQS annual PM2.5 monitor data 2024 aqs.epa.gov · checked 2026-07-26

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