Radcliff, Kentucky
City · Population 22,706 · #17 in Kentucky
About Radcliff
Radcliff is a close-knit town in central Kentucky counting 22,706 people who proudly call it home.
Radcliff holds the status of an incorporated city with its own municipal government. The community covers 13.38 square miles, giving it a balanced suburban layout with room to breathe at roughly 1,697 residents per square mile.
📰 Radcliff News Today
- Micheal Bowlsby Obituary (2026) - Radcliff, KY - The News-Enterprise Legacy obituary · Aug 18
- Radcliff Head Start reopens after winter storm forces months-long move WDRB · Aug 13
- Radcliff Head Start program reopens after winter storm damage WAVE News · Aug 14
- Murrell, Owens will battle for Radcliff mayor - The News-Enterprise The News-Enterprise · Jul 25
- Neighbors on edge after Radcliff shooting leaves man dead, 3 injured wlky.com · Jul 6
Live headlines via Google News — updates through the day.
What Makes Radcliff Unique
- A top-25 city in Kentucky by population (#17 of 418 incorporated places).
- The only place in America named Radcliff — a truly one-of-a-kind name among 32,000+ US communities.
- Part of the fabric of Kentucky — one of 555 recognized communities statewide.
Why People Love It Here
- Big enough for services and schools, small enough to feel like home.
- Local businesses and schools anchored by a stable resident base of 22,706.
- Well connected: 3+ neighboring communities within 6 miles.
🍽️ Where to Eat in Radcliff
- Apostoli Coffee — coffee shop (café)
- Applebee's — american
- Asian Express — asian
- Colton's Steak House & Grill — steak house
- Crab Party — seafood
- Craft House Pizza–Radcliff — pizza
- Dutch Bros. Coffee — coffee shop (café)
- El Camino's Mexican Restaurant — mexican
- El Molino Mexican Restaurant — mexican
- Huddle House — american
Local spots mapped by the OpenStreetMap community.
🏞️ Parks & Outdoors in Radcliff
Parks mapped by the OpenStreetMap community · "reviews" opens each park's live Google reviews.
🏫 Schools in Radcliff
- Lincoln Trail Behavioral Health Systems
- Meadow View Elementary School
- North Hardin High School
- North Middle School
- North Park Elementary School
- Radcliff Elementary School
- Woodland Elementary School
Public schools, U.S. Dept. of Education (NCES) 2023–24 directory.
🏥 Hospitals & Healthcare
- Lincoln Trail Behavioral Health System · Psychiatric
Medicare-registered hospitals with official CMS star ratings.
⚡ Quick Facts
StateKentucky
TypeCity
Population (2024)22,706
Rank in state#17 of 418
Land area13.38 sq mi
Density1,697/sq mi
Coordinates37.8201, -85.9364