Taylorsville, Kentucky
City · Population 1,317 · #184 in Kentucky
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About Taylorsville
Taylorsville, KY is a small town located in central Kentucky, home to 1,317 residents as of the latest Census estimates.
Officially, Taylorsville is an incorporated city with its own municipal government. The community covers 0.94 square miles, giving it a balanced suburban layout with room to breathe at roughly 1,401 residents per square mile.
📰 Taylorsville News Today
- Obituary for Gary Wayne Foster - McFarland-Troutman-Proffitt Funeral Home McFarland-Troutman-Proffitt Funeral Home · Aug 10
- Crews extinguish house fire in Taylorsville, Kentucky WHAS11 · Jul 6
- Obituary information for Mattie Mae Cundiff - Houghlin-Greenwell Funeral Home Houghlin-Greenwell Funeral Home · Apr 21
- Turning a second chance into hard-won success UKNow · May 4
- James "007" Haywood Bond Obituary Jun 3, 2026 Newcomer Kentuckiana · Jun 3
Live headlines via Google News — updates through the day.
What Makes Taylorsville Unique
- One of 7 places in the US named Taylorsville — but the Kentucky one has a character all its own.
- Part of the fabric of Kentucky — one of 555 recognized communities statewide.
Why People Love It Here
- Small-town pace of life: less traffic, more community, and neighbors who wave.
- Housing dollars stretch further here than in the nearest metro.
- Well connected: 3+ neighboring communities within 9 miles.
🍽️ Where to Eat in Taylorsville
- Moby Dick
- Snappy Tomato Pizza — pizza
Local spots mapped by the OpenStreetMap community.
🏞️ Parks & Outdoors in Taylorsville
Parks mapped by the OpenStreetMap community · "reviews" opens each park's live Google reviews.
🏫 Schools in Taylorsville
- Hillview Academy
- Spencer County Early Learning Center
- Spencer County Elementary School
- Spencer County High School
- Spencer County Middle School
- Taylorsville Elementary School
Public schools, U.S. Dept. of Education (NCES) 2023–24 directory.
⚡ Quick Facts
StateKentucky
TypeCity
Mayor🏛️ Karen Spencer
Population (2024)1,317
Rank in state#184 of 418
Land area0.94 sq mi
Density1,401/sq mi
Coordinates38.0323, -85.3495