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U.S. Army Fort Knox, KY

Fort Knox

Home of U.S. Army Human Resources Command, U.S. Army Cadet Command, and U.S. Army Recruiting Command.

Fort Knox is south of Louisville, KY. The installation is no longer the Armor School (that moved to Fort Moore) but remains a major HR and ROTC hub.

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Installation links

Website

home.army.mil/knox/

Phone

502-624-1181

Use this guide as a planning starting point. Housing costs, school boundaries, commute times, BAH, and local services change frequently, so verify details with official sources and local professionals before making decisions.

Housing

  • Ask the installation housing office which privatized housing provider currently manages your neighborhood options.
  • Confirm current waitlists, pet rules, utilities, and move-in timelines directly with the housing office or provider.
  • Compare current BAH, rent, utilities, commute costs, and deposit requirements before choosing an area.
  • Confirm VA eligibility, appraisal concerns, property condition, and closing costs with your lender before making an offer.

Schools

  • Public districts include Hardin County and Meade County, with DoDEA schools on post.
  • Review current school boundaries, ratings, commute times, and enrollment requirements before choosing a neighborhood.
  • School boundaries and ratings can change, so verify current information directly with the district.

PCS tips

  • Louisville International is the nearest major airport.
  • Cadet Summer Training brings heavy seasonal activity.
  • Verify on-post school enrollment timing with the school liaison.

Common ZIPs

40121401604017540701

Top neighborhoods near Fort Knox

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Radcliff

Closer commute area near the installation. Commute times vary by gate, traffic, duty hours, and neighborhood. Test the route during your expected reporting window before committing to housing.

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Elizabethtown

Established area south of the installation. Commute times vary by gate, traffic, duty hours, and neighborhood. Test the route during your expected reporting window before committing to housing.

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Louisville suburbs

Further area for families willing to commute. Commute times vary by gate, traffic, duty hours, and neighborhood. Test the route during your expected reporting window before committing to housing.

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