Cities / Elizabethtown
Is Elizabethtown, KY safe?
It depends on the neighborhood. Of the 15 Elizabethtown neighborhoods we score (average 83/100), 15 are comfortable to walk around with normal awareness. Green means comfortable on foot; red means we would not walk it casually.
Safest neighborhoods in Elizabethtown
- 1Glendale Junction· ElizabethtownGlendale Junction is a quaint historic village in southern Hardin County defined by historic homes, local diners, and railroad heritage. While…87Go
- 2Younger Creek· ElizabethtownYounger Creek is a sprawling, semi-rural community situated southeast of downtown Elizabethtown, defined by rolling farmland, detached single-family…86Go
- 3Rineyville· ElizabethtownRineyville is a sprawling, peaceful community in Hardin County featuring rolling farmland, modern single-family subdivisions, and close proximity to…86Go
- 4Franklin Cross Roads· ElizabethtownFranklin Cross Roads is an unincorporated community situated just northwest of Elizabethtown along Kentucky Route 86. The area features rolling…86Go
- 5Gaithers· ElizabethtownGaithers is a peaceful, spread-out residential pocket in Hardin County featuring single-family homes, rolling landscapes, and nearby arterial…85Go
All Elizabethtown neighborhoods by safety score
Go — 11 areas
Comfortable to walk around, day or evening.
- Glendale Junction· ElizabethtownGlendale Junction is a quaint historic village in southern Hardin County defined by historic homes, local diners, and railroad heritage. While…87Go
- Younger Creek· ElizabethtownYounger Creek is a sprawling, semi-rural community situated southeast of downtown Elizabethtown, defined by rolling farmland, detached single-family…86Go
- Rineyville· ElizabethtownRineyville is a sprawling, peaceful community in Hardin County featuring rolling farmland, modern single-family subdivisions, and close proximity to…86Go
- Franklin Cross Roads· ElizabethtownFranklin Cross Roads is an unincorporated community situated just northwest of Elizabethtown along Kentucky Route 86. The area features rolling…86Go
- Gaithers· ElizabethtownGaithers is a peaceful, spread-out residential pocket in Hardin County featuring single-family homes, rolling landscapes, and nearby arterial…85Go
- Glendale· ElizabethtownGlendale is a quaint, historic hamlet in Hardin County centered around a quiet railroad crossing and preserved 19th-century storefronts. Known for…84Go
- Saint John· ElizabethtownSaint John is centered along St. John Road northwest of downtown Elizabethtown, characterized by rolling countryside, historic churches, and quiet…84Go
- Indian Hills· ElizabethtownIndian Hills is a classic mid-century to late-20th-century residential neighborhood characterized by single-family ranch homes, mature trees, and…83Go
- Crest· ElizabethtownCrest is an established, predominantly residential neighborhood located in Elizabethtown, Kentucky. Characterized by modest single-family homes and…82Go
- Tunnel Hills· ElizabethtownTunnel Hills is a predominantly suburban-to-rural neighborhood characterized by single-family homes, rolling hills, and mature trees just north of…81Go
- Downtown Elizabethtown· ElizabethtownDowntown Elizabethtown centers around a historic public square filled with local boutiques, cozy eateries, and Hardin County government offices. It…80Go
Go, stay aware — 4 areas
Fine with normal city awareness.
- Kraft· ElizabethtownThe Kraft area of Elizabethtown combines light industrial hubs, manufacturing facilities, and modest suburban residential subdivisions. Located…79Go, stay aware
- Colesburg· ElizabethtownColesburg is an unincorporated, rural enclave situated northeast of Elizabethtown along rolling hills and farmland. It offers a peaceful residential…79Go, stay aware
- Cecilia· ElizabethtownCecilia is an unincorporated rural community in Hardin County characterized by rolling agricultural fields, family-owned properties, and scattered…79Go, stay aware
- Flint Hill· ElizabethtownFlint Hill is a mature, low-density neighborhood located in south-central Elizabethtown, characterized by single-family homes, local schools, and…78Go, stay aware
Elizabethtown safety questions
What is the safest neighborhood in Elizabethtown?
Glendale Junction scores highest at 87/100, followed by Younger Creek (86) and Rineyville (86).
Is Elizabethtown safe to walk at night?
In the 11 green-rated areas, generally yes with normal awareness. None of the areas we score are rated orange or red.
Which Elizabethtown areas should visitors be careful in?
No area in our list falls below the yellow band.
How does VibeLoco score Elizabethtown neighborhoods?
Each score blends recent reported crime and local news with Census data on income, poverty and housing, refreshed nightly. Walk and bike scores are shown separately.