Campbellsville, Kentucky
Campbellsville is a city of 11,622 people in Taylor County, Kentucky, founded in 1817.
Why visit Campbellsville
Townapedia lists 6 museums and landmarks, 7 parks and trails, 21 places to eat, 1 place to stay and 4 attractions in and around town.
Highlights include Campbellsville University, Green River Cinema 6, Campbellsville Historic Commercial District and Jacob Hiestand House.
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 88°F; January lows average 26°F.
Weather in Campbellsville
Forecast from the National Weather Service. Full forecast
About Campbellsville
Campbellsville is a city in central Kentucky, United States, founded in 1817 by Andrew Campbell. As of the 2020 United States Census, the population was 11,426. It is known for Campbellsville University, Taylor Regional Hospital health care system, its historic downtown, and the proximity to Green River Lake State Park. Campbellsville is the county seat of Taylor County which has a geographic boundary shaped like a heart.
From the Wikipedia article Campbellsville, Kentucky (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Things to do4
Campbellsville University
School
Private university in Kentucky
1 University Drive, Campbellsville
Museums and landmarks6
Campbellsville Historic Commercial District
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 0.5 mi
Historic district in Kentucky, United States
Jacob Hiestand House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 1.3 mi
House in Taylor County, Kentucky
John Chandler House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 3.0 mi
Historic house near Campbellsville, Kentucky, United States
Merchant Tower
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 0.4 mi
Hotel building in Kentucky, United States of America
Parks, trails and playgrounds7
Veterans Memorial Park
Park · 0.8 mi
Baseball fields, volleyball and walking track
Restaurants and cafes21
Tigerville Grille
Restaurant · Burger, Hot Dog
314 North Columbia Avenue, Campbellsville
Burger King
Fast food · Burger · 0.7 mi
399 Campbellsville By Pass Road, Campbellsville
Mo-Sa 06:00-22:00; Su 07:00-22:00
Sonic
Fast food · Burger · 0.5 mi
180 Campbellsville By-pass, Campbellsville
Mo-Fr 07:00-23:00; Sa-Su 09:00-23:00
Taco Bell
Fast food · Tex-Mex · 1.0 mi
800 East Broadway Street, Campbellsville
Mo-Th 08:00-24:00; Fr-Sa 08:00-01:00; Su 08:00-24:00
9 more on the map.
Where to stay1
Churches and places of worship10
Our Lady of Perpetual Help Catholic Church
Church · Roman Catholic
425 North Central Avenue, Campbellsville
Campbellsville First United Methodist Church
Church · United Methodist · 0.5 mi
317 East Main Street, Campbellsville
Shopping6
Gas and EV charging2
Schools, colleges and libraries17
Campbellsville Elementary School
School · 1.2 mi
315 Roberts Road, Campbellsville
Campbellsville Middle School
School · 0.4 mi
230 West Main Street, Campbellsville
Taylor County Elementary School
School · 1.1 mi
1207 East Broadway, Campbellsville
Healthcare3
Hometown Pharmacy
Clinic and pharmacy · 0.5 mi
325 East Broadway Street, Campbellsville
Map of Campbellsville
77 places. The map loads OpenStreetMap tiles when you open it.
Climate by month
Monthly table
| Month | High | Low | Rain |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 45°F | 26°F | 3.9 in |
| Feb | 49°F | 28°F | 4.2 in |
| Mar | 59°F | 34°F | 4.8 in |
| Apr | 70°F | 43°F | 4.8 in |
| May | 78°F | 54°F | 5.0 in |
| Jun | 85°F | 63°F | 4.7 in |
| Jul | 88°F | 67°F | 4.9 in |
| Aug | 88°F | 64°F | 3.2 in |
| Sep | 82°F | 57°F | 4.0 in |
| Oct | 71°F | 44°F | 3.7 in |
| Nov | 59°F | 34°F | 3.7 in |
| Dec | 48°F | 29°F | 4.7 in |
U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 for Greensburg Hcn (10 mi away), NOAA NCEI.
People and cost of living
American Community Survey 5-year estimates, 2020-2024, U.S. Census Bureau. Estimates have margins of error, larger for small towns.
Disaster history
Taylor County has had 17 federal disaster declarations since 2000, most often for severe storms.
- 2026-01-24: Severe Winter Storm (Winter Storm)
- 2025-04-24: Severe Storms, Straight-Line Winds, Tornadoes, Flooding, Landslides, And Mudslides (Severe Storm)
- 2025-04-03: Severe Storms, Straight-Line Winds, Tornadoes, And Flooding (Severe Storm)
- 2025-02-16: Severe Storms, Straight-Line Winds, Flooding, And Landslides (Severe Storm)
- 2023-04-10: Severe Storms, Straight-Line Winds, Tornadoes, Flooding, Landslides, And Mudslides (Severe Storm)
- 2022-02-27: Severe Storms, Straight-Line Winds, Tornadoes, Flooding, Landslides (Severe Storm)
OpenFEMA disaster declarations summaries.
Getting there and nearby towns
Samuels Field (BRY) is the nearest airport with scheduled flights listed in OpenStreetMap, 34 miles away.
- Greensburg 10 mi southwest, about 16 min by car
- Summersville 10 mi west, about 16 min by car
- Bradfordsville 15 mi northeast, about 25 min by car
- Lebanon 16 mi north, about 26 min by car
- Columbia 17 mi south, about 27 min by car
- Loretto 21 mi north, about 33 min by car
- Buffalo 22 mi northwest, about 36 min by car
- Magnolia 22 mi west, about 36 min by car
- Liberty 23 mi east, about 37 min by car
- Bardstown 33 mi north, about 53 min by car
Drive times are estimates from straight-line distance, not routes.
Local news
Headlines from INDB, the NEMICO news database.
Reviews, tips and questions
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Sources and licences
- NCES EDGE (Public domain): public schools
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 (Public domain): climate by month
- OpenFEMA (Public domain): disaster declarations
- OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL 1.0): places, airports, map data
- U.S. Census Bureau (Public domain): population, income, housing, education, commute
- Wikidata (CC0 1.0): elevation, founding date, time zone, website, landmarks and historic places
- Wikimedia Commons (see each image): photos
- Wikipedia (CC BY-SA 4.0): overview and history text
Photo credits
- DowntownCampbellsville IMG 1052, Willp1203, Public domain
- Ron Finley Stadium, Campbellsville, Nyttend, Public domain
- Stapp Hall, Campbellsville University, Nyttend, Public domain
- Druien Hall, Campbellsville University, Nyttend, Public domain
- Administration Building, Campbellsville University, Nyttend, Public domain
- Student Activity Center, Campbellsville University, Nyttend, Public domain
- Carter Hall, Campbellsville University, Nyttend, Public domain
- Carillon, Campbellsville University, Nyttend, Public domain
- Montgomery Library, Campbellsville University, Nyttend, Public domain
- Meditation Chapel, Campbellsville University, Nyttend, Public domain
- Ransdell Chapel, Campbellsville University, Nyttend, Public domain
- Bennett-Smith Nursing Building, Campbellsville University, Nyttend, Public domain
- Campbellsville fire and police station, Nyttend, Public domain
- Taylor County Public Library, Campbellsville, Kentucky, Nyttend, Public domain
- High Street in Campbellsville, Nyttend, Public domain
- DowntownCampbellsville IMG 1034, Willp1203, Public domain
- DowntownCampbellsville IMG 1038, Willp1203, Public domain
- DowntownCampbellsville FourthOfJuly IMG 9993, Willp1203, Public domain
- DowntownCampbellsville Overhead IMG 0623, Willp1203, Public domain
- Campbellsville School, Nyttend, Public domain
- Campbellsville Historic Commercial District, Nyttend, Public domain
- Taylor County Courthouse, Campbellsville, Nyttend, Public domain
- John Chandler House, Nyttend, Public domain
- Taylor County Clerk's Office, southern side and front, Nyttend, Public domain
- Taylor County Clerk's Office, northern side and front, Nyttend, Public domain
- Taylor County Clerk's Office, front, Nyttend, Public domain
- Merchant Tower, Nyttend, Public domain
- Long John Silver's, A&W's (15764247092), Mr. Blue MauMau from USA, CC BY 2.0
- Jacob Hiestand House, Nyttend, Public domain
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