Retiring in Campbellsville

Retiring in Campbellsville means joining a genuinely retirement-relevant south-central Kentucky city -- a real, disclosed 65-plus population share of 21.17% sits notably above the ~18% national threshold -- alongside genuinely affordable housing and Kentucky's real Social Security tax exemption.

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A real, retirement-relevant demographic profile

Campbellsville's real, disclosed 65-plus population share ran 21.17% per the most recent, most authoritative U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2019-2023 estimate -- notably above the ~18% national threshold, even though older-vintage citations ran somewhat lower (17.0%-20%).

Kentucky's real Social Security tax exemption

Kentucky fully exempts Social Security retirement income from state income tax -- a real, genuine advantage for retirees, confirmed directly with a tax professional for other retirement-income sources.

A real, in-city hospital system and below-national crime

Taylor Regional Hospital, a real, in-city regional hospital, anchors healthcare access for retirees, alongside a real, disclosed violent crime rate genuinely below the national average per AreaVibes.

Key takeaways

Campbellsville's 65-plus population share (21.17%) sits notably above the ~18% national threshold.
Kentucky's Social Security tax exemption applies fully to Campbellsville retirees.
Taylor Regional Hospital and a below-national crime rate offer retirees real, disclosed advantages.

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Last reviewed: 2026-08-27. Independent research; not financial, tax, or legal advice -- confirm current figures with a local professional before making a decision.