Florence, Kentucky
Among the top 5% of US places for getting around.
AffordabilityAffordability: grade C, better than 38% of US places
WeatherWeather: grade F, better than 2% of US places
Safety & WellbeingSafety & Wellbeing: grade D, better than 13% of US places
Getting AroundGetting Around: grade A+, better than 96% of US places
Lifestyle & ConnectivityLifestyle & Connectivity: grade B, better than 52% of US places
- top 1% for airport distance
- top 14% for sales tax
- bottom 2% for property crime
Florence is a mid-size city in Kentucky with about 32,000 residents. It grades A+ for getting around and F for weather. Standout strengths include airport distance, sales tax, and walkability. It rates lower on sunny days and property crime.
Official websiteflorence-ky.gov (opens in new tab)
Climate
Warm summers · Cold winters · Moderate rain · Snowy
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62%31%clearovercast
Precipitation 4.5 in3.2 in
humid 95%dry
Livability factors
Affordability
Median Household Income$67k57th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Cost of Living$52kbetter than 27% of US places
Home Value$182k56th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Monthly Rent$1kbetter than 32% of US places
Monthly Owner Costs$1kbetter than 51% of US places
Property Tax Rate0.94%better than 53% of US places
Income Tax6.50%better than 23% of US places
State 4.50% + Local 2.00%
Sales Tax6.00%better than 86% of US places
Estimated total tax burden11.03%better than 35% of US places
Unemployment2.8%better than 60% of US places
Weather
Winter Temp (Jan)31°F48th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Summer Temp (Jul)76°F52nd percentile — neutral, not ranked
Annual Precipitation45.3 in61st percentile — neutral, not ranked
Annual Snowfall23.3 inbetter than 42% of US places
Sunny Days176 daysbetter than 8% of US places
Summer Humidity65°Fbetter than 39% of US places
Comfortable Days75 daysbetter than 31% of US places
Safety & Wellbeing
Natural Disaster Risk41.6better than 80% of US places
Air Quality51 AQIbetter than 15% of US places
School Quality47.6better than 31% of US places
Violent Crime1076/100kbetter than 32% of US places
Property Crime4208/100kbetter than 2% of US places
Community
Population32,05696th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Median Age39.342nd percentile — neutral, not ranked
Racial Diversity0.2963rd percentile — neutral, not ranked
Male/Female Ratio1.0054th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Political LeaningR+3662nd percentile — neutral, not ranked
White (%)82.5%45th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Black (%)6.0%78th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Hispanic (%)4.7%56th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Asian (%)3.2%86th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Other / Multiracial (%)3.6%58th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Getting Around
Commute Time23 minbetter than 69% of US places
Walkability9.0/20better than 82% of US places
Airport Distance4 mibetter than 99% of US places
Lifestyle & Connectivity
Broadband Access88.4%better than 58% of US places
Amenities Nearby56.78better than 42% of US places
Park & Nature AccessGoodbetter than 57% of US places
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Frequently asked questions
- Is Florence an affordable place to live?
- Florence is relatively expensive. Its cost-of-living index is $52k, better than 27% of comparable areas.
- What is the median home value in Florence?
- The median home value in Florence is $182k, per the U.S. Census ACS (5-Year).
- What is the median household income in Florence?
- Median household income in Florence is $67k, per the U.S. Census ACS (5-Year).
- How much is rent in Florence?
- Median gross rent in Florence is $1k a month, per the U.S. Census ACS (5-Year).
- Is Florence safe?
- Florence is higher-crime than most comparable areas, with a violent crime rate of 1076/100k (better than 32%). Property crime is 4208/100k.
- What is the weather like in Florence?
- Florence averages 76°F in July and 31°F in January, with 45.3 in of annual precipitation and about 176 sunny days a year.
- How are the schools in Florence?
- Public-school quality in Florence is below average, scoring better than 31% of comparable areas on a composite of graduation rates, spending, and student-teacher ratio.
- How long is the commute in Florence?
- The average one-way commute in Florence is 23 min.
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Data sources
- EPA Air Quality (AQI)
- EPA Smart Location Database
- EPI Family Budget Calculator
- FAA airport enplanements
- FBI Uniform Crime Reports
- FEMA National Risk Index
- MIT Election Data Lab (2020)
- NCES School Finance Survey
- NOAA Climate Normals (1991–2020)
- NOAA nClimGrid
- OpenStreetMap
- Tax Foundation + state revenue depts
- U.S. Census ACS (5-Year)
- USGS Protected Areas (PAD-US)