KYMap-doton-FoxChase, 2004
Fox Chase’s story
43 years in pictures
The archive holds 1 old photo or paper going back to 2004.
- 1983Fox Chase is settled
Fox ChaseKY
A town of 458, settled in 1983.
Population
458
2025 Census estimate · +4.6% since 2020
Typical home
$375K
+2.9% in a year
Household income
$93K
median
Median age
59.3
years
Jobs based here
232
Balanced
Is Fox Chase a good place to live?
Fox Chase’s median age is 59.3 years, against 37.6 years in Kentucky’s towns and 40.5 years across U.S. towns. No town among the 143 in Kentucky we compare has a higher share of households owning their home than Fox Chase. Fox Chase has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.
Small town
458 people, and everyone knows the way
In a town this size, neighbors are the best guide. Ask them anything.
Nearby towns
HillviewFox Chase
Nearby attractions
All 40 attractions →United States Bullion Depository and 30 more within 40 miles
Museums, parks, gardens and other places to visit around Fox Chase. Close and well known come first.
Big draw19 mi LandmarkUnited States Bullion Depository15 mi MuseumSons of the American Revolution
11 mi Theme parkKentucky Kingdom
12 mi Stadium & arenaL&N Federal Credit Union Stadium
15 mi Stadium & arenaLynn Family Stadium
15 mi Stadium & arenaKFC Yum! CenterSources: National Park Service · ski areas © OpenSkiMap / OpenStreetMap contributors · Wikidata · Wikipedia readership · photos via Wikimedia Commons
Photo credits
United States Bullion Depository: Work permit Original author=Cliff, CC BY-SA 4.0 · Kentucky Kingdom: Stevietheman at English Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 3.0 · L&N Federal Credit Union Stadium: Perthsider, CC BY-SA 3.0 · Lynn Family Stadium: Bpluke01, CC BY-SA 4.0 · KFC Yum! Center: Jamesmac96, CC BY 3.0
Getting set up
The full setup list →Moving to Fox Chase: who provides what
Who provides power, water and the rest in Fox Chase, and how to reach them.
PowerLG&E12.4¢/kWh · EIA 2025HIFLD · EIA
WaterLouisville Water CompanyNo health-based violations in 5 years · EPAEPA
Internet5 providers100% of addresses get 100/20 MbpsFCC
Trash & dumpNot on file yetWe don’t have Fox Chase’s trash rules yet
Register to voteOnlineIn Kentucky you can register online until 29 days before Election Day, in person until 29 days before Election Day, or by mail (postmarked 29 days before).vote.govWho runs elections hereBullitt County ClerkBullitt County; contacts on the Handbook page.FVAP, Sep 2019
ZIP code4016540165 100%Census 2020
EPA SDWIS (Oct 9, 2026) · HIFLD + EIA-861 2025 · Census 2020 ZCTAs · NCES 2024–25 · registration: vote.gov, updated Nov 18, 2024.
The data
Ordered by what stands out in Fox Chase.
Housing
Homes in Fox Chase are worth about $375K, by Zillow’s estimate
The typical Fox Chase home is worth about $375,000, up 2.9% in a year, 62% above the Kentucky typical home.
$375KZillow home value
Typical home value
Fox Chase$375K
Kentucky$231K
+2.9%
value change, 1 year
Zillow Home Value Index · Redfin Data Center
Natural hazards
Inland flooding leads a high hazard risk in Fox Chase
Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 79% of U.S. communities.
79risk score of 100
FEMA risk score
Inland floodingTornadoesCold waves
FEMA National Risk Index · OpenFEMA
Climate
In Fox Chase, expect mild winters and pleasant summers
Fox Chase has chilly winters and warm summers, with plenty of rain. Fox Chase’s July high is 88°F, close to Kentucky’s towns (87°F) and above U.S. towns (85°F).
4″snow a winter
Typical low → high °F
Winter28–46°
Spring45–68°
Summer66–87°
Fall47–69°
Nov 1
typical first frost
Apr 6
typical last frost
+1.2°
vs. the 20th-century average
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020
Work & commute
Fox Chase stands out in Kentucky and nationally: a smaller share of its working residents work locally
0.4% of Fox Chase working residents work locally. Since 2013, Fox Chase has added 56 jobs, to 232 in 2023. 6.4% of Fox Chase residents live below the poverty line.
0%work in town
| Fox Chase | Kentucky towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Working residents who work in town | 0.4% | 15% | 8% |
| Below the poverty line | 6.4% | 16% | 9.6% |
| Median household income | $93,000 | $60,000 | $80,000 |
| Average trip to work | 22 minutes | 22 minutes | 25 minutes |
Where working residents work
In Fox Chase0%
Louisville24%
Shepherdsville6%
Watterson Park5%
Jeffersontown4%
13 mi
median commute distance
232
jobs based in Fox Chase
Balanced
jobs vs. working residents
Census LEHD 2023 · ACS
Health
A larger share of adults had a checkup this year in Fox Chase than in most of Kentucky or the rest of the country
83% of adults had a checkup this year in Fox Chase. Fox Chase beats the Kentucky average on 13 of 31 CDC measures and trails it on 4. 4.9% of adults 18 to 64 have no health insurance in Fox Chase.
| Fox Chase | Kentucky towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Frequent mental distress (CDC PLACES) | 13% | 18% | 17% |
| High blood pressure (CDC PLACES) | 43% | 38% | 35% |
| Binge drink (CDC PLACES) | 12% | 14% | 16% |
| Diabetes (CDC PLACES) | 16% | 13% | 12% |
31 measures vs. Kentucky
13 better14 too close to call4 worse
| What stands out | Fox Chase | KY |
|---|---|---|
| Fewer adults facing a utility shut-off | 5.3% | 8.8% |
| Fewer adults facing food insecurity | 9.8% | 15.5% |
| More adults who have had cancer | 12.6% | 8.7% |
Baptist Health Louisville
13.8 mi away · emergency room
1 of 3
care shortages: mental health
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · CMS · HRSA
Keep exploring
Everything we know about Fox Chase
16pages on Fox Chase
The big questions
Out and about
Day to day
After high school
Colleges nearby
8 within 15 miles of the center of Fox Chase
Sullivan UniversityUniversity or college · Private for-profit · Louisville11.6 mi$15,480 tuitionUniversity of LouisvilleUniversity or college · Public · Louisville12.5 mi$13,136 in-state tuitionJefferson Community and Technical CollegeCommunity college · Public · Louisville14.3 mi$4,808 in-state tuition
About 3 of every 100 Fox Chase residents are enrolled in college, against 6 across Kentucky.
About Fox Chase
City in Kentucky, United States
Fox Chase is a home rule-class city in Bullitt County, Kentucky, in the United States. It was formally incorporated by the state assembly in 1983. The population was 436 as of the 2020 census, down from 447 in the 2010 census.
From Wikipedia, licensed CC BY-SA 4.0 · facts via Wikidata (CC0)
- Established
- 1983
- Area
- 0.4 sq mi
- Elevation
- 515 ft
Questions about Fox Chase
Short answers, built from the data on this page.
Is Fox Chase, KY a good place to live?
Fox Chase has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.