Elizabethtown, Kentucky · ZIP 42701

Elizabethtown — ZIP 42701

Elizabethtown (42701) scores 80/100 — Good for Kentucky. Safety: Lower reported-crime rate under the available data tier. Schools: Mid-range proficiency and grade-band coverage. A premium market - pricier than most of the state. The typical home value here is $273K.

Overall NeighborScore

B+Good

Tap a tab to compare 42701 against its city, state, or the nation.

Lower reported-crime rate under the available data tier.

Safety index95/100

Violent crime share15%

Property crime share85%

Mid-range proficiency and grade-band coverage.

School index64/100

Avg math proficiency39%

Avg reading proficiency48%

Schools nearby14

A premium market - pricier than most of the state.

Affordability index36/100

Typical home value$273K

Median rent$1,327/mo

How this score is calculated: the NeighborScore composite weights crime 53% and schools 47%, each normalized to the local area. Home affordability is shown for context and is not factored into the overall score. Sources & methodology →

Last refreshed — Schools: Aug 2026 · Real estate: Aug 2026 · Demographics: Jun 2026

Nearby Neighborhoods

Not the right fit? See how adjacent ZIPs score — tap to jump over.

Glendale, KentuckyGlendaleZIP 42740

43▼37 vs here

Rineyville, KentuckyRineyvilleZIP 40162

35▼45 vs here

Cecilia, KentuckyCeciliaZIP 42724

44▼36 vs here

Radcliff, KentuckyRadcliffZIP 40160

49▼31 vs here

Real Estate Snapshot

Typical Home Value

$273K

Median Rent

$1,327/mo

Days on Market

—

Sale-to-List

—

Typical Home Value — 23 Months

Median Rent — 24 Months

Crime Overview

Total Incidents

957

Violent Crime

142

Property Crime

815

Crime statistics for this area are estimated from FBI-reported county-level data for Hardin County, Kentucky (2025). This ZIP does not yet have city-specific monthly crime data, so figures reflect the entire county rather than this ZIP alone.

Full Crime Report →

Nearby Schools

	Grades
Lincoln Trail Elementary School	PK–05	653	50%	52%
G C Burkhead Elementary School	PK–05	634	44%	57%
Morningside Elementary School	01–05	455	43%	55%
Elizabethtown High School	09–12	757	42%	52%
Heartland Elementary School	PK–05	564	40%	51%
East Hardin Middle School	06–08	775	39%	51%
Helmwood Heights Elementary School	01–05	461	39%	43%
John Hardin High School	09–12	868	37%	47%
Talton K Stone Middle School	06–08	526	35%	44%
New Highland Elementary School	PK–05	505	32%	45%
Bluegrass Middle School	06–08	583	31%	36%
Panther Academy	PK–KG	222	Not reported	Not reported
HCS Virtual Academy	KG–12	123	Not reported	Not reported
Spectrum Care Academy	02–09	3	Not reported	Not reported

Directory and latest enrollment: NCES Common Core of Data (SY 2024–25 where reported). Proficiency: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts SY 2021–22; state standards are not directly comparable.

Note: schools marked “Not reported” (often small or specialized programs) lack state proficiency data and aren't included in the Schools score.

Full School Report →

Demographics

Population

53,240

Median Income

$70K

Homeownership

62%

Median Age

38.1 yrs

Source: US Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2024).

Map

Frequently Asked Questions

ZIP 42701 has a reported-crime score of 95/100. A higher score represents a lower reported-crime rate under the best available data tier for this ZIP; it is not a guarantee of safety. Review the crime report and current local police data before making a decision.

ZIP 42701 has a school score of 64/100. The index combines reported SY 2021–22 math and reading proficiency with grade-band coverage. Nearby or county-level estimates may be used where ZIP-level reporting is sparse, and state assessment standards are not directly comparable.

The latest home value or sale-price figure available for ZIP 42701 is approximately $273K. The profile identifies the underlying source; Zillow ZHVI is a typical home value measure, while Redfin data is a median sale-price measure. These are different metrics and may lag current listings.

ZIP 42701 in Elizabethtown has an overall NeighborScore of 80/100. It combines the crime score (53%) and school score (47%); affordability is context only. Use the component data and its coverage notes rather than treating the composite as a complete measure of livability.