Find veterans benefits contacts for Hardin County, Kentucky.
Kentucky Department of Veterans Affairs
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Area served: Hardin County, Meade County, Larue County.
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Kentucky Department of Veterans Affairs
Veterans benefits and claims assistance. Contact the provider to arrange help and confirm what to bring.
Area served: Hardin County, Larue County, Meade County.
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Call (833) 387-1649The ACS estimates about 12,300, give or take 834 civilian veterans in Hardin County.
By ACS estimates, Hardin County has the 3rd largest veteran population among Kentucky's 120 counties and equivalents.
| Measure | Hardin County | Kentucky | United States |
|---|---|---|---|
| Share with a service-connected rating | 50 percent above the Kentucky share; above the national share. | 29 percent | 30 percent |
| Share rated 70 percent or higher | 28 percent above the Kentucky share; above the national share. | 12 percent | 13 percent |
Hardin County has about 1,370, give or take 201 veterans 75 and older, making up 11 percent of its veterans compared with 24 percent in Kentucky.
Veterans under 35 in Hardin County number about 1,130, give or take 298; their 9 percent share is above Kentucky's 8 percent.
Women veterans in Hardin County number about 2,210, give or take 427; their 18 percent share is above Kentucky's 9 percent.
| Measure | Hardin County | Kentucky | United States |
|---|---|---|---|
| Veteran median income, age 18 and over with income | $60,028 ± $3,669 | $47,472 ± $716 | $54,224 ± $147 |
| Nonveteran median income, age 18 and over with income | $35,797 ± $997 | $35,170 ± $210 | $41,154 ± $99 |
| Veterans below poverty level, age 18 and over | 7.5% ± 2.0 points | 8.8% ± 0.5 points | 7.4% ± 0.1 points |
| Veterans with a disability, age 18 and over | 28.5% ± 3.3 points | 35.2% ± 0.8 points | 30.7% ± 0.1 points |
| Employed share of veterans, ages 18 to 64 | 76.4% ± 4.9 points | 70.7% ± 1.2 points | 73.9% ± 0.2 points |
| Unemployed share of veterans in the labor force, ages 18 to 64 | 2.2% ± 1.1 points; small survey sample; treat as rough | Not compared | Not compared |
| Veterans with high school or more, age 25 and over | 96.6% ± 1.1 points | 93.8% ± 0.3 points | 95.5% ± 0.1 points |
| Veterans with a bachelor’s degree or more, age 25 and over | 31.9% ± 4.4 points | 24.6% ± 0.6 points | 31.8% ± 0.2 points |
Income is in 2024 dollars. These figures describe civilians. Poverty and disability shares use veterans whose poverty status is determined. Census disability measures daily functioning, not a VA service-connected rating. Tables and method.
VA projects fewer veterans here in 2035: about 14,000 on September 30, 2035, compared with 17,000 on September 30, 2026. VetPop2023 projections are rounded to the nearest 1,000 as VA directs. Projection source and method.
VA reports 8,140 veterans in Hardin County receiving disability compensation in FY2025.
| Rating group | Recipients |
|---|---|
| 0 to 20 percent | 1,124 |
| 30 to 40 percent | 774 |
| 50 to 60 percent | 929 |
| 70 to 90 percent | 2,397 |
| 100 percent | 2,916 |
FY2019: 7,135 recipients. Change to FY2025: +1,005.
VA does not publish some small counts. Those show as “Not published.” VA county compensation data (opens in a new tab).
In 2025, lenders reported 886 VA-backed home loans out of 3,137 home loans made in Hardin County (28.2% VA), under the federal Home Mortgage Disclosure Act (HMDA).
Average VA loan amount reported: about $330,000.
The 2026 FHFA one-unit county loan limit here is $832,750. This limit matters for a VA loan only when part of your entitlement is still tied to another VA loan. VA explains remaining entitlement and loan limits (opens in a new tab).
The largest reported service groups are post-9/11 only (about 2,770, give or take 441) and Gulf War (1990s) only (about 2,440, give or take 414).
For questions about post-9/11 exposure rules, read the PACT Act guide; eligibility depends on your service and condition.
VA reported about $266.4 million in compensation and pension spending and about $101.6 million in medical care spending in Hardin County for FY2025.
Robley Rex Department of Veterans Affairs Medical Center (opens in a new tab)
800 Zorn Avenue, Louisville, KY 40206-1433
New-patient wait for mental health: 50 days (VA, as of October 1, 2026).
New-patient wait for primary care: 4 days (VA, as of October 1, 2026).
about 42 miles in a straight line from the county center.
Fort Knox VA Clinic (opens in a new tab)
282 Brule Street, Building 875, Fort Knox, KY 40121-6103
New-patient wait for primary care: 65 days (VA, as of October 1, 2026).
New-patient wait for mental health: 13 days (VA, as of October 1, 2026).
about 14 miles in a straight line from the county center.
Louisville Vet Center (opens in a new tab)
1347 South Third Street, Louisville, KY 40208
about 39 miles in a straight line from the county center.
Louisville VA Regional Benefit Office (opens in a new tab)
321 W Main St, Suite 390, Louisville, KY 40202
about 40 miles in a straight line from the county center.
Call to confirm hours before you go.
The second-nearest medical center to Hardin County is Franklin R. Sousley Campus (opens in a new tab) in Lexington, KY, about 82 miles in a straight line from the county center.
The second-nearest Vet Center to Hardin County is Lexington Vet Center (opens in a new tab) in Lexington, KY, about 83 miles in a straight line from the county center.
The state registry lists Louisville RO (station 327); county claims jurisdiction is unconfirmed.
Lebanon National Cemetery (opens in a new tab)
20 Highway 208 Lebanon, KY 40033
270-692-3390
About 39.2 miles in a straight line from the county center. Burial space: open.
Kentucky Veterans Cemetery - Central (opens in a new tab)
2501 N Dixie Blvd Radcliff, KY 40160
270-351-5115
About 11.9 miles in a straight line from the county center. Burial space: open.
State veterans cemeteries set their own eligibility rules.
National Cemetery Administration lists checked October 2, 2026. Cemetery coverage and distance method.
VA-recognized State Veterans Homes listed in VA's FY2025 per diem list, September 2024. VA State Home list (opens in a new tab).
Military branch is not listed in the USACE FY2024 property data.
These lists use site points within county boundaries. A site may extend into another county.
For VA’s service-location rules, see the presumptive conditions list. A location listing does not establish personal exposure or eligibility.
On one night in January 2024, Kentucky Balance of State CoC counted 148 veterans experiencing homelessness (111 sheltered, 37 unsheltered).
KY-500 is the HUD Continuum of Care (CoC) selected by this county's geographic center (polygon centroid). This Balance of State area covers communities outside separate local CoCs.
The HUD workbook reports 144 veterans for the 2019 comparison.
This is a one-night count for the whole CoC area, not a county or annual total. CoC mapping method.
If you need housing help, call the National Call Center for Homeless Veterans at 877-424-3838. You can call any time, day or night.
Your nearest VA medical center by straight-line distance is Robley Rex Department of Veterans Affairs Medical Center (opens in a new tab), 502-287-4000. Ask for the homeless coordinator.
VA's FY2026 Supportive Services for Veteran Families (SSVF) intake list names these providers. About VA SSVF (opens in a new tab).
The National Treatment Court Resource Center lists 1 veterans treatment court in Hardin County as of December 31, 2025.
These courts connect participating veterans involved in the justice system with treatment and support. Each court sets its own eligibility rules. National Treatment Court Resource Center maps (opens in a new tab).
Census incorporated places and census-designated places, sorted by ACS 2020-2024 population. Figures are ACS estimates for the whole place, not only the part inside this county. Places are assigned by their 2024 Census internal point and may cross county boundaries. Sources and mapping method.
For the Veterans Crisis Line, dial 988 then press 1. VA crisis support (opens in a new tab)
Qualifying totally disabled Kentucky homeowners receive a $49,100 homestead assessment exemption for 2025 and 2026.
Kentucky waives tuition at qualifying state schools for eligible family members of veterans rated 100 percent service-connected.
Ask the office about VA Form 21-0966 to preserve a potential benefits start date while gathering evidence. Check your intent to file deadline.
ACS 2020-2024; VA FY2025; geography/locations/benefits 2026; adjacency 2024. Distances: straight line from county center. Full method.
Distances are straight-line estimates between county internal points. Representatives may serve clients outside their local area.
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