Frankfort, KY

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 2/10
directions_run Walkability 2/10
directions_bus Transit 2/10
directions_car Commute 8/10
home Housing 9/10
visibility Safety 6/10
local_library Schools 5/10
local_airport Airports 5/10
school Colleges 4/10
accessibility Hospitals 3/10
directions_bike Bikeability
Not Bikeable. The area lacks biking infrastructure and has unsafe or impractical conditions for cyclists, requiring alternative transportation methods.
directions_run Walkability
Not Walkable. The area is heavily car-dependent, with almost no amenities within walking distance or pedestrian-friendly infrastructure.
directions_car Commute
Convenient Commutes. Commutes are manageable, with reasonable travel times and access to reliable transportation options.
directions_bus Transit
Very Limited Access. The area has little to no public transportation infrastructure, making it difficult to travel without a personal vehicle.
home Housing
Relatively Affordable. Housing and rent are moderately priced, and the overall cost of living is manageable for the average household.
visibility Safety
Moderately Safe. The area experiences moderate crime levels; while safe in many aspects, some caution may be necessary.
local_airport Airports
Limited Accessibility. Getting to the airport requires significant travel time or effort. Not ideal for frequent travel.
accessibility Hospitals
Healthcare Scarce. The area has little to no access to hospitals or healthcare providers, requiring significant travel for most medical needs.
school Colleges
Limited Access. Few colleges are nearby, and travel or relocation may be necessary for quality higher education opportunities.
local_library Schools
Average to Mixed. Schools perform near average overall, though quality can vary by campus. Students have access to standard educational pathways, with some stronger programs available.

Residents

Population
28,452 332.4M (US)
Median Age
34.7 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
52.2% 64% (US)
College-Educated
27.9% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$54,438 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
83.4% 88% (US)
Average Commute
19 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
21.2% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$171,600 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$463 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$717 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
44.7% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

Franklin County
4
Frankfort Urban Area
3
Kentucky
2

Property Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing theft, burglary, or property damage.

How the Property Crime Score here compares with other places

Franklin County
6
Frankfort Urban Area
5
Kentucky
4

Climate

Month Rain (in) Snow (in) Temp (°F)
Jan 3 3 33
Feb 3 3 37
Mar 4 1 45
Apr 4 0 55
May 5 0 64
Jun 4 0 73
Jul 4 0 77
Aug 3 0 76
Sep 3 0 68
Oct 3 0 57
Nov 4 0 46
Dec 4 2 36

Hazards

Inland Flood Risk

Tornado Risk

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place is a true purple area, with voters evenly split, with 47% of residents leaning left and 48% leaning right.

Liberal (48%) (49%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Election Results

Donald Trump 51%
Hillary Clinton 44%
Other 5%

Related Legislative Districts

Congressional District 1, KY State Senate District 20, KY State House District 57, KY
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Schools

Frankfort High School
<1 miles, W • 3.2 star
REP Academy
<1 miles, W • 3.2 star
Second Street School
<1 miles, NW • 2.8 star
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Colleges

Kentucky State University
<1 miles, E • 1.4 star
Midway University
11 miles, SE • 1.9 star
Georgetown College
17 miles, E • 2.3 star
University of Kentucky
22 miles, SE • 2.8 star
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Hospitals

Frankfort Regional Medical Center
3 miles, SW • 3.2 star
Georgetown Community Hospital
16 miles, SE • 4.1 star
Jewish Hospital-Shelbyville
20 miles, NW • 4.1 star
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Airports

Blue Grass Airport
18 miles, SE • 1.9 star
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