Moving to Fort Knox
Fort Knox is home to Army human resources and recruiting commands and Cadet Command, and spans parts of Bullitt, Hardin and Meade counties south of Louisville. Families find affordable housing in nearby Radcliff and Elizabethtown and easy access to bourbon country and Louisville.
| Branch | Army |
|---|---|
| Nearest city | Elizabethtown / Radcliff, KY |
| Population served | About 10,000 military and civilians, and 25,000+ including dependents |
| Airports | Louisville Muhammad Ali International (SDF), about 45 minutes |
| Climate | Hot, humid summers and cold winters |
| On-base housing | Knox Hills LLC (leasing office 41 W. Chaffee Avenue, 502-799-6550) |
| Medical care | Ireland Army Health Clinic (primary care; nearest hospital is in Elizabethtown) |
| Family support center | Fort Knox Army Community Service / MWR |
Where families live
On-post Knox Hills
Family housing with new construction and renovations underway; short waits reported.
Radcliff
Closest town, affordable and military-friendly.
Elizabethtown
Larger town with a hospital and shopping.
Vine Grove
Smaller affordable town near the post.
Schools
Fort Knox Community Schools serve families on post and are DoDEA schools from Pre-K through grade 12. Many off-post families also look at Hardin County Schools in Elizabethtown.
- Fort Knox Community Schools — On-post DoDEA schools.
- Hardin County Schools — Serves Radcliff, Elizabethtown and Vine Grove.
On the installation: Fort Knox Community Schools
Fort Knox School Liaison Office via home.army.mil/knox
Things to do near Fort Knox
- Kentucky Bourbon TrailfoodDistilleries such as Maker's Mark, Jim Beam and Four Roses within a short drive.
- Mammoth Cave National ParkoutdoorsAbout an hour south.
- Bernheim Arboretum and Research ForestoutdoorsLarge forest and gardens.
- Nolin Lake and Rough River LakeoutdoorsFishing and boating.
- Louisville dining and nightlifenightlifeBardstown Road and NuLu districts.
- National Corvette MuseummuseumIn Bowling Green, with military discounts.
Realtors & local services
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Local programs & support
- Fort Knox Housing Services OfficeRequired first stop for housing in-processing and off-post inspections (502-624-8084).
- Fort Knox MWRInstallation recreation, hunting and fishing programs.
PCS tips for Fort Knox
- Report to the Housing Services Office before signing any off-post lease.
- Ireland is a clinic, not a hospital; plan for Hardin Memorial Health in Elizabethtown or Louisville for hospital care.
- HOMES.mil lists rentals near the post.
Benefits to use on this move
- Dislocation Allowance (DLA)Service members relocating a household on PCS orders
- Temporary Lodging Expense (TLE)Families who need a hotel or short-term rental while moving within the U.S.
- Personally Procured Move (PPM / DITY)Families who want to move some or all of their own goods
- VA Home Loan GuarantyService members, veterans and some surviving spouses buying a home
- Pet Transportation ReimbursementFamilies moving a cat or dog on PCS orders
- Interstate Compact on Educational Opportunity for Military ChildrenSchool-age children of active duty families changing schools
- School Liaison ProgramParents choosing schools and transferring records
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Last researched 2026-10. Housing partners, school assignments and phone numbers change; confirm with the installation before you sign anything. Spot an error? Send a correction.