Fort Knox, Kentucky
Fort Knox is a community of 8,836 people in Hardin County, Kentucky.
Why visit Fort Knox
Townapedia lists 6 museums and landmarks, 11 parks and trails, 48 places to eat, 13 places to stay and 5 attractions in and around town.
Highlights include Tioga Falls, Canby Hill, United States Bullion Depository and Louisville and Nashville Turnpike.
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 86°F; January lows average 23°F.
Weather in Fort Knox
Forecast from the National Weather Service. Full forecast
About Fort Knox
Fort Knox is a United States Army installation in Kentucky, south of Louisville and north of Elizabethtown. It is adjacent to the United States Bullion Depository (also known as Fort Knox), which is used to house a large portion of the United States' official gold reserves.
From the Wikipedia article Fort Knox (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Things to do5
Museums and landmarks6
United States Bullion Depository
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 0.6 mi
Building used for gold storage
Louisville and Nashville Turnpike
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 4.5 mi
Parks, trails and playgrounds11
Restaurants and cafes48
Asian Express
Restaurant · Asian · 3.5 mi
525 North Dixie Boulevard, Radcliff
Mo off; Tu-Th 11:00-21:30; Fr-Sa 11:00-22:00; Su 11:30-21:30
Chocolate Lab and Desserts
Ice cream · Crepe, Waffle, Gelato · 3.8 mi
200 North Dixie Boulevard, Radcliff
Mo-Sa 10:00-22:00; Su 11:00-22:00
Crab Party
Restaurant · Seafood · 3.8 mi
161 East Lincoln Trail Boulevard, Radcliff
Fr-Sa 11:00-22:00; Su-Th 11:00-21:30
Craft House Pizza–Radcliff
Restaurant · Pizza · 3.8 mi
153 East Lincoln Trail Boulevard, Radcliff
Su-Th 11:00-22:00; Fr-Sa 11:00-23:00
El Camino's Mexican Restaurant
Restaurant · Mexican · 3.8 mi
179 East Lincoln Trail Boulevard, Radcliff
Mo-Th 11:00-21:00; Fr-Sa 11:00-21:30; Su 11:00-20:30
Kickin' Pizza
Restaurant · Pizza · 3.9 mi
125 West Lincoln Trail Boulevard, Radcliff
Mo off; Tu-Th 10:00-21:00; Fr-Sa 10:00-22:00; Su 11:00-19:00
La Unica Mexican Restaurant
Restaurant · Mexican · 3.1 mi
2021 Walmart Way, Radcliff
Mo-Th 11:00-21:30; Fr-Sa 11:00-22:00; Su 11:00-21:00
Papi's Tacos and More
Restaurant · Mexican · 3.4 mi
605 North Wilson Road, Radcliff
Mo-Fr 10:00-21:00; Sa 11:00-20:00; Su 11:00-19:00
Starbucks
Cafe · Coffee Shop · 3.9 mi
100 North Dixie Boulevard, Radcliff
Mo-Fr 05:00-21:30; Sa-Su 05:00-21:00
The Fish House & Grill
Restaurant · Seafood · 3.8 mi
200 North Dixie Boulevard, Radcliff
Mo-Sa 10:00-22:00; Su 11:00-20:00
Dutch Bros. Coffee
Cafe · Coffee Shop · 3.3 mi
705 North Dixie Boulevard, Radcliff
Mo-Th 05:00-22:00; Fr-Sa 05:00-23:00; Su 05:00-22:00
36 more on the map.
Where to stay13
IHG Army Hotels Yeomans Hall - Historia
Motel and hotel · 0.8 mi
1117 6th Avenue, Fort Knox
Churches and places of worship19
First Korean Baptist Church of Radcliff
Church · Baptist · 3.5 mi
546 Sunset Drive, Radcliff
Muldraugh Baptist Church
Church · Baptist · 3.4 mi
307 South Main Street, Muldraugh
Shopping12
Hardin County Fence & Hardware
Hardware store · 3.0 mi
1079 Dixie Highway North, Radcliff
Gas and EV charging8
Schools, colleges and libraries16
Healthcare2
Map of Fort Knox
140 places. The map loads OpenStreetMap tiles when you open it.
Climate by month
Monthly table
| Month | High | Low | Rain |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 43°F | 23°F | 4.0 in |
| Feb | 47°F | 25°F | 3.5 in |
| Mar | 57°F | 33°F | 4.9 in |
| Apr | 69°F | 42°F | 5.4 in |
| May | 76°F | 53°F | 6.0 in |
| Jun | 83°F | 61°F | 4.5 in |
| Jul | 86°F | 65°F | 4.9 in |
| Aug | 86°F | 63°F | 3.6 in |
| Sep | 80°F | 56°F | 3.8 in |
| Oct | 69°F | 44°F | 3.9 in |
| Nov | 56°F | 34°F | 4.0 in |
| Dec | 46°F | 27°F | 4.8 in |
U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 for Brandenburg (9 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
Hardin County has had 19 federal disaster declarations since 2000, most often for severe storms.
- 2026-09-01: Severe Storms, Straight-Line Winds, Flooding, Landslides, And Mudslides (Severe Storm)
- 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)
OpenFEMA disaster declarations summaries.
Getting there and nearby towns
Godman Army Airfield (FTK) is the nearest airport with scheduled flights listed in OpenStreetMap, 1 miles away.
- Radcliff 5 mi south, about 8 min by car
- Doe Valley 10 mi northwest, about 15 min by car
- Elizabethtown 14 mi south, about 23 min by car
- Brandenburg 14 mi northwest, about 22 min by car
- Shepherdsville 16 mi northeast, about 25 min by car
- Brooks 18 mi northeast, about 29 min by car
- Shively 23 mi north, about 37 min by car
- Corydon 24 mi north, about 38 min by car
- Mount Washington 25 mi northeast, about 40 min by car
- Louisville/Jefferson County 26 mi northeast, about 41 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
- U.S. Bullion Depository-adjust2, Work permit Original author= Cliff, CC BY-SA 4.0
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