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Hillview, Kentucky

Hillview is a city of 8,797 people in Bullitt County, Kentucky, founded in 1974.

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Population8,797 -3.0% since 2019
Elevation541 ft 165 m
Founded1974
Land area6.7 sq mi
ZIP codes40109, 40165, 40229
Nearest airportLouisville Muhammad Ali International Airport (SDF) 8 mi

Why visit Hillview

Townapedia lists 1 museum or landmark, 3 parks and trails, 19 places to eat, 11 places to stay and 4 attractions in and around town.

Highlights include Buttonmold Knob, Solomon Neill Brooks House, Blue Lick Park and The Crossings Golf Course.

July is the warmest month, with average highs of 87°F; January lows average 26°F.

About Hillview

Hillview is a home rule-class city in Bullitt County, Kentucky, in the United States. The population was 8,622 as of the 2020 census, up from 8,172 at the 2010 census. The primary road through the area is Kentucky Route 61, known as Preston Highway in both Jefferson and Bullitt counties.

From the Wikipedia article Hillview, Kentucky (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.

Things to do4

Buttonmold Knob

Scenic view · 1.1 mi

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Brooks Hill

Scenic view · 2.4 mi

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The Lost Knob

Scenic view · 2.3 mi

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Wagonbed Knob

Scenic view · 1.2 mi

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Museums and landmarks1

Solomon Neill Brooks House

Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 1.1 mi

House in Bullitt County, Kentucky

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Parks, trails and playgrounds3

Blue Lick Park

Park · 1.8 mi

06:00-23:00

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The Crossings Golf Course

Golf course · 1.8 mi

205 Letts Road, Brooks

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Wills Park

Park · 1.2 mi

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Restaurants and cafes19

Waffle House

Diner · American

2021 Bluelick Road

24/7

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Pizza Hut

Restaurant · Pizza · 2.1 mi

1885 Old Preston Highway, Hillview

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Cracker Barrel

Diner · American

275 Brenton Way, Shepherdsville

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Ponderosa Steakhouse

Restaurant · American, Steak, Buffet · 2.2 mi

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Tumbleweed

Restaurant · 0.4 mi

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Arby's

Fast food · Sandwich · 2.2 mi

11488 Preston Highway, Louisville

10:00-24:00

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Burger King

Fast food · Burger

311 Brenton Way, Shepherdsville

Mo-Sa 06:00-22:00; Su 07:00-22:00

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Domino's

Fast food · Pizza · 1.6 mi

6434 North Preston Highway, Hillview

Mo-Th 10:30-24:00; Fr-Sa 10:30-01:00; Su 10:30-24:00

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McDonald's

Fast food · Burger · 2.1 mi

1911 Old Preston Highway North, Hillview

Mo-Su 06:00-23:00

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Papa John's

Fast food · Pizza · 2.3 mi

5000 Mud Lane, Louisville

Mo-Th 10:00-24:00; Fr-Sa 10:00-01:00; Su 10:00-24:00

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Qdoba

Fast food · Mexican · 2.4 mi

11910 Standiford Plaza Drive, Louisville

10:30-22:00

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Subway

Fast food · Sandwich

151 Brenton Way, Shepherdsville

Mo-Fr 07:00-22:00; Sa 08:00-22:00; Su 09:00-22:00

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7 more on the map.

Where to stay11

Churches and places of worship13

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Shopping2

Gas and EV charging5

Schools, colleges and libraries32

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Healthcare3

Map of Hillview

93 places. The map loads OpenStreetMap tiles when you open it.

Climate by month

20°40°60°80°January: 3.8 in of rainFebruary: 3.7 in of rainMarch: 5.1 in of rainApril: 5.3 in of rainMay: 5.8 in of rainJune: 4.9 in of rainJuly: 4.7 in of rainAugust: 3.3 in of rainSeptember: 3.8 in of rainOctober: 4.2 in of rainNovember: 3.9 in of rainDecember: 4.6 in of rainJanuary: 42°FFebruary: 47°FMarch: 57°FApril: 68°FMay: 77°FJune: 84°FJuly: 87°FAugust: 87°FSeptember: 81°FOctober: 70°FNovember: 56°FDecember: 46°FJanuary: 26°FFebruary: 29°FMarch: 37°FApril: 46°FMay: 56°FJune: 64°FJuly: 68°FAugust: 67°FSeptember: 59°FOctober: 48°FNovember: 38°FDecember: 30°FJFMAMJJASOND
Average high Average low Rain
Monthly table
MonthHighLowRainSnow
Jan42°F26°F3.8 in4.6 in
Feb47°F29°F3.7 in4.7 in
Mar57°F37°F5.1 in2.6 in
Apr68°F46°F5.3 in0.1 in
May77°F56°F5.8 in0.0 in
Jun84°F64°F4.9 in0.0 in
Jul87°F68°F4.7 in0.0 in
Aug87°F67°F3.3 in0.0 in
Sep81°F59°F3.8 in0.0 in
Oct70°F48°F4.2 in0.0 in
Nov56°F38°F3.9 in0.4 in
Dec46°F30°F4.6 in2.7 in

U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 for Louisville Wfo (5 mi away), NOAA NCEI.

People and cost of living

$68,111median household income
$186,300median home value
$1,316median monthly rent
36.6median age
18.6%of adults have a bachelor's degree or higher
78.9%of homes are owner-occupied
25.9 minaverage commute
Age of residents
Under 1820%18 to 3426%35 to 6442%65 and over11%

American Community Survey 5-year estimates, 2020-2024, U.S. Census Bureau. Estimates have margins of error, larger for small towns.

Disaster history

Bullitt County has had 20 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)
  • 2025-02-24: Severe Storms, Straight-Line Winds, Flooding, Landslides, And Mudslides (Severe Storm)
  • 2025-02-16: Severe Storms, Straight-Line Winds, Flooding, And Landslides (Severe Storm)

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Getting there and nearby towns

Louisville Muhammad Ali International Airport (SDF) is the nearest airport with scheduled flights listed in OpenStreetMap, 8 miles away.

Drive times are estimates from straight-line distance, not routes.

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