Franklin County, KY
Living in Franklin County
Bikeability14
Walkability27
Commute81
Public Transit16
Affordability86
Public Safety72
Airports61
Hospitals59
Colleges35
1←PoorGreat→100
Schools33
1←PoorGreat→100
Residents
51kPopulation+1.5k (2010–19)
41 y Median Age+2 (2010–19)
30%College-Educated+3% (2010–19)
60%Family Households-1% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years17%
15 to 34 years26%
35 to 54 years26%
55 to 74 years25%
75 years and over7%
Diversity
Asian2%
Black9%
Caucasian82%
Hispanic or Latino3%
Multiracial4%
Native American<1%
Native Hawaiian<1%
Other<1%
Education
Less than high school11%
High school graduate31%
Some College28%
Bachelor's degree18%
Graduate degree11%
Households
Family household60%
Householder living alone34%
Householder not living alone6%
Economy
$56kMedian Household Income+$8.3k (2010–19)
90%Above Poverty+3% (2010–19)
22 mi Average Commute
81%Lived Here Last Year
Household Income
Less than $25K17%
$25K to $49K26%
$50K to $74K22%
$75K to $99K15%
$100K to $124K8%
$125K to $149K5%
$150K to $199K4%
$200K or more3%
Employers
Government7%
Private sector62%
Self-employed4%
Occupations
Construction and maintenance8%
Factory and transportation14%
Mgt, science, and arts37%
Military<1%
Sales and office23%
Service17%
Commute
Bicycle<1%
Car, truck, or van94%
Motorcycle<1%
Public transportation1%
Taxicab<1%
Walked2%
Worked at home3%
Housing
$143kMedian Home Value+$4k (2010–19)
13%Built 2000 or Later
$593Median Monthly Rent+$121 (2010–19)
57%Owner-Occupied-2% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, attached2%
1 unit, detached68%
Multiple units4%
Mobile home5%
Year Structure Built
Built 2014 or later1%
Built 2010 to 20133%
Built 2000 to 200910%
Built 1990 to 199916%
Built 1980 to 198912%
Built 1970 to 197918%
Built 1960 to 196913%
Built 1950 to 195914%
Built 1940 to 19496%
Built 1939 or earlier8%
Home Value
Less than $50K7%
$50K to $99K16%
$100K to $149K32%
$150K to $199K19%
$200K to $249K9%
$250K to $299K7%
$300K to $399K6%
$400K to $499K2%
$500K to $749K1%
$750K to $999K<1%
$1M to $1.49M<1%
$2M or more<1%
House Heating Type
Electricity47%
Fuel oil, kerosene<1%
LP gas4%
Utility gas46%
Wood2%
Crime
Violent Crime in Franklin County
United States45
Kentucky26
Property Crime in Franklin County
United States48
Kentucky41
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (48%)(49%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton45%
Donald Trump50%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
| Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 33 | 3 | 3 |
| Feb | 37 | 3 | 3 |
| Mar | 45 | 4 | 1 |
| Apr | 55 | 4 | 0 |
| May | 64 | 5 | 0 |
| Jun | 73 | 4 | 0 |
| Jul | 77 | 4 | 0 |
| Aug | 76 | 3 | 0 |
| Sep | 68 | 3 | 0 |
| Oct | 57 | 3 | 0 |
| Nov | 46 | 4 | 0 |
| Dec | 36 | 4 | 2 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in Franklin County
Excessive Heat3
Inland Flooding53
Tornado18
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Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Franklin County, KY
Private Schools
Private Schools near Franklin County, KY
Capital Day School
4 miles, S
Good Shepherd Catholic School
4 miles, SE
The Frankfort Christian Academy
5 miles, SE
Stewart Home School
8 miles, S
Colleges
Colleges near Franklin County, KY
Kentucky State University
2 miles, S
Midway University
12 miles, SE
Georgetown College
17 miles, E
Transylvania University
24 miles, SE
Hospitals
Hospitals near Franklin County, KY
Frankfort Regional Medical Center
6 miles, S
Bluegrass Community Hospital
15 miles, SE
Georgetown Community Hospital
17 miles, E
Jewish Hospital-Shelbyville
20 miles, W
Airports
Airports near Franklin County, KY
Blue Grass Airport
20 miles, SE
James M Cox Dayton International Airport
120 miles, N