KYMap-doton-Hillview, 2004
Hillview’s story
52 years in pictures
Census counts: 5,196 in 1980, 8,622 in 2020. The archive holds 1 old photo or paper going back to 2004 and 5 maps from 1907 on.
- 1974Hillview is settled
HillviewKY
A town of 9,020, settled in 1974.
Population
9,020
2025 Census estimate · +4.5% since 2020
Typical home
$227K
+1% in a year
Household income
$68K
median
Median age
36.6
years
Jobs based here
3,973
Balanced
TownGrade
C+
#67 of 138 in KY
Is Hillview a good place to live?
Hillview is a solid, middle-of-the-road choice. It grades C+ overall, 67th among Kentucky's 138 graded towns, with no subject far below average. Its best mark is incomes: the median household earns $68K. Its lowest everyday mark is in health: residents are less healthy than 71% of U.S. towns on CDC estimates. A typical home there costs about $227K, 3.1 years of the Louisville/Jefferson County metro’s $74K median household income. On history, just 4 of Kentucky’s 238 towns do worse. 11% of residents are 65 or older in Hillview, below both Kentucky’s towns (17%) and U.S. towns (18%).
WeakestCHealth
How Hillview grades
Each subject compared with towns across the country (schools within Kentucky), ordered by how far Hillview is from typical.
HealthBaptist Health Louisville 12.7 miles awayCOpen →WalkabilityEPA walkability 6.9 of 20; 3% of households have no car; 1.2% of workers walk, bike or ride transitC+Open →Jobs & incomeBOpen →SchoolsBOpen →Cost of livingBOpen →Hazard riskFEMA risk higher than 43% of U.S. communities; inland flooding tops the listBOpen →SafetyB−Open →
Character Graded, but not part of the overall grade.
Outdoors0 miles of trails; 0% conserved landDOpen →HistoryD−Open →Civic life2 community nonprofits per 1,000 residentsC−Open →
Described, not graded Taste, not quality: snow or an older crowd is neither good nor bad.
How TownRatings grades towns →
Nearby attractions
All 39 attractions →United States Bullion Depository and 30 more within 40 miles
Museums, parks, gardens and other places to visit around Hillview. Close and well known come first.
Big draw19 mi LandmarkUnited States Bullion Depository14 mi MuseumSons of the American Revolution
10 mi Theme parkKentucky Kingdom
11 mi Stadium & arenaL&N Federal Credit Union Stadium
14 mi Stadium & arenaLynn Family Stadium
14 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 Hillview: who provides what
Who provides power, water and the rest in Hillview, 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 & dumpNearest public drop-offLouisville Metro HAZBIN, 5 miOpenStreetMap
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 codes40229, 4016540229 91% · 40165 9%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 Hillview.
Hillview looks healthier within Kentucky than nationally, costs less than Pioneer Village or any other town next door and is safe by national standards but not by Kentucky’s.
HealthC
Hillview’s grade for health is a C
Within Kentucky it is healthier than 52% of the 141 graded towns: much of Kentucky scores lower on these measures.
43% of Hillview adults sleep under 7 hours. Hillview beats the Kentucky average on 4 of 31 CDC measures and trails it on 1. 20% of Hillview adults smoke cigarettes.
29%healthier than U.S. townsCHealth Grade
| Hillview | Kentucky towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sleep under 7 hours (CDC PLACES) | 43% | 40% | 36% |
| Smoke cigarettes (CDC PLACES) | 20% | 18% | 14% |
| Yearly checkup (CDC PLACES) | 77% | 79% | 79% |
| Depression (CDC PLACES) | 27% | 27% | 23% |
31 measures vs. Kentucky
4 better26 too close to call1 worse
| What stands out | Hillview | KY |
|---|---|---|
| Fewer adults with heart disease | 7.1% | 8.2% |
| Fewer adults who have had a stroke | 3.5% | 4% |
| More uninsured adults | 7.3% | 5.4% |
Baptist Health Louisville
12.7 mi away · emergency room
1 of 3
care shortages: mental health
52nd
percentile among KY towns
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · CMS · HRSA
SchoolsB
Hillview’s public schools outperform 58% of Kentucky districts
Its public schools are run by the Bullitt County school district. One of its 3 schools is below, with why it’s listed.
58%of KY districts it outscoresBSchool Grade
| School | Level | Students | Letter |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brooks Elementary SchoolLargest public elementary schoolGrades PK–5 | Grades PK–5 | 444 | C+ |
NCES · EDFacts · graded within KY on state tests and graduation
Climate
In Hillview, expect four seasons and pleasant summers
Hillview has chilly winters and warm summers, with plenty of rain. July afternoons reach 88°, January nights drop to 25° and about 15 inches of snow falls in a winter.
15″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 & commuteJobs & income grade B
Most of Hillview’s workers commute out: the town has 0.8 jobs for each of them
Jobs based here grew from 1,877 in 2013 to 3,973.
Most working residents leave Hillview for work: only 4% work in town. Since 2013, Hillview has added 2,096 jobs, to 3,973 in 2023. The average trip to work in Hillview is 26 minutes.
4%work in town
| Hillview | Kentucky towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Working residents who work in town | 3.6% | 15% | 8% |
| Average trip to work | 26 minutes | 22 minutes | 25 minutes |
| Median household income | $68,000 | $59,000 | $80,000 |
Where working residents work
In Hillview4%
Louisville27%
Shepherdsville8%
Jeffersontown5%
Lexington3%
11 mi
median commute distance
3,973
jobs based in Hillview
Balanced
jobs vs. working residents
C+
Walkability grade: more walkable than 40% of U.S. towns
Census LEHD 2023 · ACS
Who lives here
Younger than Kentucky overall
19% of adults 25 and older hold a bachelor’s degree or more in Hillview. Hillview has grown 4.5% since 2020, to 9,020 residents in the Census Bureau’s 2025 estimate. 20% of residents are under 18 in Hillview.
36.6median age · KY 39.1
| Hillview | Kentucky towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelor’s degree or more, 25+ | 19% | 26% | 29% |
| Median age | 36.6 years | 37.6 years | 40.5 years |
| Under 18 | 20% | 22% | 22% |
HillviewKentuckyUnited States
Ages · share of residents
19%
Education · adults 25 and older
No diploma17%
High school33%
Some college18%
Associate’s14%
Bachelor’s15%
Graduate4%
Women and men · all residents
48% women, 52% men
That’s an even split within the survey’s margin of ±2.8 points. Across Kentucky, 50.5% of residents are women.
| Hillview | KY | U.S. | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under 10 | 10.3% | 12.1% | 11.6% |
| 10 to 17 | 9.9% | 10.5% | 10.3% |
| 18 to 24 | 8.6% | 9.1% | 9.1% |
| 25 to 34 | 17.5% | 13.1% | 13.7% |
| 35 to 44 | 13.5% | 12.6% | 13.2% |
| 45 to 54 | 19.4% | 12.3% | 12.2% |
| 55 to 64 | 9.6% | 13% | 12.7% |
| 65 to 74 | 6.1% | 10.5% | 10.2% |
| 75 and older | 5.1% | 6.8% | 7% |
| No diploma | 16.9% | 11.1% | 10.4% |
| High school | 32.9% | 32.6% | 26% |
| Some college | 17.7% | 19.7% | 19.1% |
| Associate’s | 13.8% | 9% | 8.8% |
| Bachelor’s | 14.6% | 16.2% | 21.6% |
| Graduate | 4% | 11.3% | 14.1% |
Census population estimates, 2025 · U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates
Natural hazardsHazard risk grade B
Moderate risk in Hillview, with inland flooding at the top
Expected storm and flood damage is lower than in 57% of U.S. communities. One flood insurance claim has been paid in Hillview since 2023.
43risk score of 100
FEMA risk score
Inland floodingTornadoesCold waves
1
paid flood claims since 2023
5
federal disasters paid out here
FEMA flood insurance claims · FEMA National Risk Index · OpenFEMA
SafetyB−
Hillview reports more crime per resident than 53% of U.S. towns
At 19.8 crimes per 1,000 residents a year, it reports more crime than 67% of Kentucky’s graded towns.
Hillview’s property crime rate is 13.2 per 1,000 residents.
47%of U.S. towns report more crimeB−Safety Grade
| Hillview | Kentucky towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Property crimes per 1,000 (2025) | 13.2 per 1,000 residents | 8.2 | 9.9 |
| Violent crimes per 1,000 (2025) | 1.1 per 1,000 residents | 1.3 | 1.6 |
Violent crime per 1,000 residents
Hillview1.1
Kentucky2.2
U.S.3.3
Property crime per 1,000 residents
Hillview13.2
Kentucky12.8
U.S.15.5
47th
percentile among U.S. towns we grade
33rd
percentile among KY towns
10
violent crimes reported in 2025
119
property crimes reported in 2025
FBI crime data, 2025 · crimes reported to police
HousingCost of living grade B
Hillview’s grade for cost of living is a B
Its typical home is the least expensive on its borders; Pioneer Village is next at $275K.
The typical Hillview home is worth about $227,000, up 1% in a year, close to the Kentucky typical home.
$227KZillow home value
| Hillview | Kentucky towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Households that own their home | 79% | 59% | 73% |
| Median rent | $1,316 a month | $930 a month | $1,185 a month |
Typical home value
Hillview$227K
Kentucky$231K
Market temperature
46
days on market
99.6%
sale-to-list price
+1%
value change, 1 year
12
homes sold in May
Zillow Home Value Index · Redfin Data Center
OutdoorsD
Hillview has set aside 0.1% of its land for conservation
Just 3 of its 4,344 acres are conserved, so there is little public open land in Hillview itself; its outdoors grade is D.
0.1 miles of trail in 1 park or preserve. Among 121 Kentucky towns, just 10 have a lower share of conserved land than Hillview.
0.1%conserved
0.1%
conserved · 3 of 4,344 acres
0.1 mi
of trails · 0 per sq mi
| Biggest places to walk | Trails | Acres |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Jefferson Memorial Forest | — | 3 |
Trails & parks © OpenStreetMap contributors · Conserved land: USGS PAD-US
Keep exploring
Everything we know about Hillview
19pages on Hillview
The big questions
SchoolsBBeat 58% of KY districts · 3 schoolsSafetyB−1.1 violent crimes per 1,000 residents (2025)HealthCBetter than KY on 4 of 31 CDC measuresCost of livingB$227K typical home · up 1% in a yearWork & commuteB$68K median household income · 3,973 jobs hereNatural hazardsBFEMA risk higher than 43% of U.S. communities · inland flooding
Out and about
The story
After high school
Colleges nearby
8 within 15 miles of the center of Hillview
Sullivan UniversityUniversity or college · Private for-profit · Louisville10.5 mi$15,480 tuitionUniversity of LouisvilleUniversity or college · Public · Louisville11.3 mi$13,136 in-state tuitionJefferson Community and Technical CollegeCommunity college · Public · Louisville13.1 mi$4,808 in-state tuition
About 5 of every 100 Hillview residents are enrolled in college, about the same as Kentucky.
About Hillview
City in Kentucky, United States
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. Long a rural farming community, Hillview was connected to what became Interstate 65 in 1954 and grew in the 1950s and 1960s as a suburb of Louisville. Its larger subdivisions included Maryville, Overdale, and Lone Acres, and they incorporated in 1974 to form the present city.
From Wikipedia, licensed CC BY-SA 4.0 · facts via Wikidata (CC0)
- Established
- 1974
- Area
- 5.1 sq mi
- Elevation
- 541 ft
- ZIP code
- 40129
- Area code
- 502
Hillview’s neighbors
4 towns share a border with Hillview.
BrooksPioneer VillageHunters HollowFox ChaseHillview
How the neighbors grade
| Town | KY rank | Overall | Cost | Safety | Schools | Health |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hillview | #67 | C+ | B | B− | B | C |
| Brooks | — | — | A | — | B | D |
| Pioneer Village | #51 | B | B− | A− | B | C− |
| Hunters Hollow | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Fox Chase | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Brooks has fewer than 2,500 residents, so it gets subject grades but no overall grade. Brooks reports no FBI crime data of its own. Hunters Hollow and Fox Chase aren’t graded (fewer than 1,000 residents, or not enough data). Compare Hillview with a neighbor →
Questions about Hillview
Short answers, built from the data on this page.
Is Hillview, KY a good place to live?
Hillview grades C+ overall, better than 42% of U.S. towns and #67 of 138 in Kentucky. It grades C for health, B− for safety and B for schools.
Is Hillview, KY expensive?
Cost of living, which also weighs rents, property taxes and how many households pay 30% or more of their income for housing, grades B.