Radcliff Kentucky Map

About Radcliff, Kentucky

Radcliff is a locality in Hardin County, Kentucky, United States. It has a population of 22,864. The population density is 663.0 people per km². Radcliff is located at 37.8403°N, 85.9491°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone. ZIP code: 40160.

Radcliff, Kentucky, unfolds across a landscape sculpted by the subtle erosion of time, where rolling hills, softened by decades of cultivation and the passage of seasons, give way to broad, fertile valleys. It lies 11.2 miles north-north-west of Elizabethtown, KY (from Elizabethtown, KY: bearing 334°T), and is situated 3.6 miles south-south-east of Fort Knox. The air here carries the scent of damp earth after a summer shower, a mingling of freshly mown hay and the distant, sweet perfume of honeysuckle clinging to weathered fence posts. Sunlight, particularly in the late afternoon, seems to linger, casting a warm, golden hue across the fields of corn and soybeans, and lending a quiet dignity to the clusters of modest homes and sturdy oak trees that dot the horizon. The land itself feels generous, a patient host to the life that thrives upon it, from the busy hum of insects in the tall grass to the slow, deliberate movement of clouds across the vast, blue Kentucky sky. The history of Radcliff is closely tied to the ebb and flow of agricultural life and the steady march of progress. Early settlers, drawn by the rich soil of Hardin County, established farms that have been passed down through generations, their stories whispered on the wind that rustles through the corn stalks. While agriculture remains a cornerstone, the presence of nearby Fort Knox has brought a distinct military influence, shaping the local economy and contributing to the vibrant, diverse character of Radcliff. This intersection of rural tradition and military presence creates a unique rhythm to life, a blend of quiet dedication to the land and the energetic pulse of a community that has adapted and grown. The distinctive spirit of Radcliff is felt in the friendly nods exchanged on Main Street and the enduring sense of community that binds its residents together.

About This Radcliff Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Radcliff, Kentucky — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 37.840346, -85.94913. Live weather conditions are sourced directly from the National Weather Service, with current observations and a 7-day forecast also powered by Open-Meteo. Real-time local news and world news feeds keep the page current, while a Wikipedia summary or an editorially written description provides background on Radcliff and Hardin County.

Detailed location data for Radcliff includes the ZIP code (40160), telephone area code (502), county seat of Hardin County (Elizabethtown), and school district assignment (Hardin County School District). These are among the most commonly searched location details for any US city or town.

Location data is drawn from the USGS Geographic Names Information System (GNIS) and cross-verified against 2020 US Census records by coordinate proximity — ensuring the correct Radcliff is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.