Simpsonville, Kentucky
Simpsonville is a city of 3,062 people in Shelby County, Kentucky, founded in 1833.
Why visit Simpsonville
Townapedia lists 4 museums and landmarks, 1 park or trail, 10 places to eat and 1 place to stay in and around town.
Highlights include Whitney Young Birthplace and Museum, Bank of Simpsonville and University of Louisville Golf Club.
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 88°F; January lows average 20°F.
Weather in Simpsonville
Forecast from the National Weather Service. Full forecast
About Simpsonville
Simpsonville is a home rule-class city in Shelby County, Kentucky, in the United States. It is located 8 miles west of Shelbyville, Kentucky and 23 miles east of Louisville situated along U.S. 60. As of the 2020 census, Simpsonville had a population of 2,990.
From the Wikipedia article Simpsonville, Kentucky (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Museums and landmarks4
Whitney Young Birthplace and Museum
Museum · National Register of Historic Places · 1.3 mi
Historic house in Kentucky, United States
Bank of Simpsonville
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 0.7 mi
Historic building in Simpsonville, Kentucky, USA
Logan House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 3.1 mi
Historic house in Shelby County, Kentucky, USA
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Wickland
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 0.4 mi
Historic house in Kentucky, United States
Parks, trails and playgrounds1
Restaurants and cafes10
Chi-Pie
Restaurant · 0.7 mi
310 3rd Street, Simpsonville
Mo-Th 11:00-21:00; Fr 11:00-22:00; Sa 15:00-22:00; Su closed
Brick+Mortar Boutique and Coffeehouse
Cafe · Coffee Shop · 0.5 mi
6999 Shelbyville Road, Simpsonville
Cafe 7021 Vietnamese Bar & Grill
Restaurant · 0.5 mi
7021 Shelbyville Road, Simpsonville
Where to stay1
Churches and places of worship3
Simpsonville Christian Church
Church · National Register of Historic Places · 0.6 mi
Simpsonville Methodist Church
Church · National Register of Historic Places · 0.7 mi
Simpsonville Baptist Church
Church · Baptist · 0.6 mi
7208 Shelbyville Road, Simpsonville
Shopping1
Schools, colleges and libraries4
Map of Simpsonville
24 places. The map loads OpenStreetMap tiles when you open it.
Climate by month
Monthly table
| Month | High | Low | Rain |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 42°F | 20°F | 4.2 in |
| Feb | 47°F | 21°F | 3.8 in |
| Mar | 57°F | 29°F | 4.7 in |
| Apr | 68°F | 38°F | 4.0 in |
| May | 77°F | 49°F | 5.2 in |
| Jun | 85°F | 58°F | 5.2 in |
| Jul | 88°F | 62°F | 4.1 in |
| Aug | 87°F | 58°F | 3.7 in |
| Sep | 81°F | 50°F | 3.5 in |
| Oct | 69°F | 40°F | 3.5 in |
| Nov | 56°F | 30°F | 3.5 in |
| Dec | 46°F | 24°F | 4.5 in |
U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 for Shelbyville 1 E Hcn (8 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
Shelby County has had 18 federal disaster declarations since 2000, most often for severe storms.
- 2026-01-24: Severe Winter Storm (Winter 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)
- 2021-12-12: Severe Storms, Straight-Line Winds, Flooding, And Tornadoes (Tornado)
- 2021-12-11: Severe Storms, Straight-Line Winds, Flooding, And Tornadoes (Tornado)
OpenFEMA disaster declarations summaries.
Getting there and nearby towns
Bowman Field (LOU) is the nearest airport with scheduled flights listed in OpenStreetMap, 17 miles away.
- Shelbyville 6 mi east, about 10 min by car
- Middletown 10 mi west, about 15 min by car
- Pewee Valley 10 mi northwest, about 16 min by car
- Crestwood 11 mi northwest, about 18 min by car
- Douglass Hills 11 mi west, about 18 min by car
- Anchorage 11 mi west, about 18 min by car
- Jeffersontown 12 mi west, about 19 min by car
- Worthington Hills 12 mi northwest, about 19 min by car
- La Grange 13 mi north, about 20 min by car
- Louisville/Jefferson County 17 mi west, about 27 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
- Simpsonville Christian Church front, Nyttend, Public domain
- Bank of Simpsonville, KY 1902, Publichall, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Logan House (Finchville, Kentucky), TEDD LiGGETT, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Wickland in Shelbyville, Nyttend, Public domain
- Old Stone Inn, Lester Jones, Public domain
- Fred Wiche Park 2018, Bpluke01, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Johnny Rockets (25632856170), Mr. Blue MauMau from USA, CC BY 2.0
- Bob Evans (17169258489), Mr. Blue MauMau from USA, CC BY 2.0
- Whitney M. Young, Jr. Birthplace, William G. Johnson, Public domain
- Kentucky Welcome Center Shelbyville - October 2023 - Sarah Stierch 01, Missvain, CC BY 4.0
- Kentucky Welcome Center Shelbyville - October 2023 - Sarah Stierch 02, Missvain, CC BY 4.0
- Kentucky Welcome Center Shelbyville - October 2023 - Sarah Stierch 03, Missvain, CC BY 4.0
- Kentucky Welcome Center Shelbyville - October 2023 - Sarah Stierch 13, Missvain, CC BY 4.0
- Kentucky Welcome Center Shelbyville - October 2023 - Sarah Stierch 12, Missvain, CC BY 4.0
- Kentucky Welcome Center Shelbyville - October 2023 - Sarah Stierch 08, Missvain, CC BY 4.0
- Kentucky Welcome Center Shelbyville - October 2023 - Sarah Stierch 07, Missvain, CC BY 4.0
- Kentucky Welcome Center Shelbyville - October 2023 - Sarah Stierch 11, Missvain, CC BY 4.0
- Kentucky Welcome Center Shelbyville - October 2023 - Sarah Stierch 06, Missvain, CC BY 4.0
- Kentucky Welcome Center Shelbyville - October 2023 - Sarah Stierch 10, Missvain, CC BY 4.0
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