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Shepherdsville, Kentucky

City · Population 14,837 · #31 in Kentucky
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Shepherdsville is a home rule-class city on the Salt River in Bullitt County, Kentucky, United States. It is the second-largest city and seat of its county, located just south of Louisville.

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About Shepherdsville

Shepherdsville is a close-knit town in central Kentucky counting 14,837 people who proudly call it home.

Officially, Shepherdsville is an incorporated city with its own municipal government. The community covers 16.32 square miles, giving it a balanced suburban layout with room to breathe at roughly 909 residents per square mile.

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What Makes Shepherdsville Unique

  • The only place in America named Shepherdsville — a truly one-of-a-kind name among 32,000+ US communities.
  • Part of the fabric of Kentucky — one of 555 recognized communities statewide.

Why People Love It Here

  • The sweet spot: real amenities without big-city congestion.
  • Local businesses and schools anchored by a stable resident base of 14,837.
  • Well connected: 3+ neighboring communities within 6 miles.

🍽️ Where to Eat in Shepherdsville

Local spots mapped by the OpenStreetMap community · click a restaurant to read or write reviews.

🎡 Fun Things to Do

  • James B. Beam Distilling Co. · Museum
  • Jim Beam Distillery · Attraction

Attractions mapped by the OpenStreetMap community.

🏞️ Parks & Outdoors in Shepherdsville

Parks mapped by the OpenStreetMap community · "reviews" opens each park's live Google reviews.

🏫 Schools in Shepherdsville

  • Bernheim Middle School
  • Bullitt Alternative Center
  • Bullitt Central High School
  • Bullitt County Area Technology Center
  • Bullitt Lick Middle School
  • Cedar Grove Elementary
  • Freedom Elementary School
  • Hebron Middle School
  • North Bullitt High School
  • Riverview Opportunity Center
  • Roby Elementary School
  • Shepherdsville Elementary
  • Zoneton Middle School

Public schools, U.S. Dept. of Education (NCES) 2023–24 directory.

⚡ Quick Facts

TypeCity
Population (2024)14,837
Rank in state#31 of 418
Land area16.32 sq mi
Density909/sq mi
Coordinates37.9814, -85.7020

🌤️ Current Weather

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ConditionsMostly Cloudy
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