RANK #347 / 1001 NAT · #5 / 19 KY · POP 84,027
1YR FORECAST: +0.1%
5YR OUTLOOK: +31%
Bullitt County, Kentucky, is often recognized for Bernheim Arboretum and Research Forest, a significant natural landmark offering extensive hiking trails and unique art installations. Located just south of Louisville, about a 27-minute drive via I-65, the county provides a blend of rural scenery and convenient access to a larger city. Communities like Shepherdsville, the county seat, and Mount Washington, the largest city, offer a small-town atmosphere. The Salt River, important historically for salt production, winds through the area, contributing to the natural landscape.
Life in Bullitt County often appeals to families seeking a balance between country living and proximity to urban amenities. The Bullitt County Public Schools system is one of Kentucky's largest, serving communities across the county. While public transportation options are limited, most residents drive to work, with an average commute time of under 30 minutes. The economy is experiencing growth, particularly in industrial and logistics sectors, driven by its location along a major interstate corridor. This has led to the development of warehousing and distribution facilities, attracting investment to the area.
Bullitt County is one of 145 U.S. counties in this market profile — weaker than typical on the BoomTown Index. Within this cohort, its recent home-price change of +1.1% runs below the profile's typical +4.9%.
See all 145 Heartland Steady Growth counties →Overvalued relative to economy
Below national median
Below-average climate & terrain
Below national median (15x)
Housing looks overvalued at 12.8x — home prices are high relative to local economic output. The typical U.S. county is 4–6x.
Estimated local headcount ranges. Larger employers shown as floor + "+"; smaller employers show exact counts where reported.
Bars show trailing 12-month growth. The dashed Forecast bars are the model's next-12-month projection; the whisker marks the ±1% range (cooling–accelerating).
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Source: CDC/NCHS vital statistics via County Health Rankings (2020–2022 avg). Rates per 100,000 population. Grade based on homicide rate relative to national average (~6.3). Learn more →
Source: EPA Air Quality System (2021–2023). Grade based on 3-year average median AQI. Learn about AQI →
| PROJECT | AMOUNT | STATUS |
|---|---|---|
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UPS Supply Chain Solutions Logistics Facility (New)
UPS Supply Chain Solutions Inc.
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$178M | Under Construction |
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UPS Velocity Facility
UPS Supply Chain Solutions
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$79M | Completed |
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Bullitt County 161 kV Battery Project
Undisclosed
|
$50M | Planned |
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Grand Reserve at Bullitt County (Proposed)
Private Client
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$50M | Proposed |
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Louisville Water Company Regional Water Main Expansion
Louisville Water Company
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$28M | Under Construction |
Source: public records, news, corporate announcements. Amounts are estimates where noted.
Bars show percentile rank among all 1001 counties.
With a Boom Town Index score of 65/100, Bullitt County sits in the upper half of all 1001 ranked counties. and median household income stands at $80,558 — indicators that suggest solid fundamentals even if it's not among the fastest-growing counties in KY.
Housing in Bullitt County is roughly in line with national affordability norms. The median home costs $247,200 and the income-to-home-value ratio sits at 0.33, with rents averaging $987/month. Not a bargain, but not a stretch for most local earners either.
Bullitt County is attracting residents (population +1.0% YoY) even as the job market softens with employment at -1.6%. Housing values changed +1.1% over the past 12 months. People may be moving here for affordability or lifestyle reasons rather than job opportunities.
There's a moderate stream of newcomers. About 2.9% of residents moved from another state, which is above average and suggests Bullitt County has appeal as a relocation destination — though it's not among the highest-inflow counties nationally.