Frankfort, Kentucky
Among the top 5% of US places for getting around.
AffordabilityAffordability: grade B, better than 61% of US places
WeatherWeather: grade D, better than 24% of US places
Safety & WellbeingSafety & Wellbeing: grade D, better than 16% of US places
Getting AroundGetting Around: grade A+, better than 95% of US places
Lifestyle & ConnectivityLifestyle & Connectivity: grade C, better than 34% of US places
- top 6% for commute time
- top 14% for sales tax
- bottom 15% for violent crime
Frankfort is a mid-size city in Kentucky with about 28,000 residents. It grades A+ for getting around and D for safety & wellbeing. Standout strengths include commute time, sales tax, and walkability. It rates lower on property crime and violent crime.
Official websitefrankfort.ky.gov (opens in new tab)
Climate
Hot summers · Cold winters · Wet · Light snow
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Precipitation 4.9 in3.6 in
muggy 90%dry
Livability factors
Affordability
Median Household Income$54k35th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Cost of Living$43kbetter than 76% of US places
Home Value$157k48th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Monthly Rent$889better than 53% of US places
Monthly Owner Costs$1kbetter than 60% of US places
Property Tax Rate0.96%better than 52% of US places
Income Tax6.00%better than 29% of US places
State 4.50% + Local 1.50%
Sales Tax6.00%better than 86% of US places
Estimated total tax burden10.78%better than 38% of US places
Unemployment5.4%better than 36% of US places
Weather
Winter Temp (Jan)34°F57th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Summer Temp (Jul)77°F57th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Annual Precipitation50.5 in80th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Annual Snowfall14.5 inbetter than 54% of US places
Sunny Days230 daysbetter than 45% of US places
Summer Humidity66°Fbetter than 36% of US places
Comfortable Days73 daysbetter than 28% of US places
Safety & Wellbeing
Natural Disaster Risk53.6better than 67% of US places
Air Quality48 AQIbetter than 40% of US places
School Quality46.2better than 28% of US places
Violent Crime1558/100kbetter than 15% of US places
Property Crime1950/100kbetter than 21% of US places
Community
Population28,46095th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Median Age34.219th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Racial Diversity0.4376th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Male/Female Ratio0.9338th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Political LeaningEven30th percentile — neutral, not ranked
White (%)73.0%33rd percentile — neutral, not ranked
Black (%)12.2%86th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Hispanic (%)6.0%61st percentile — neutral, not ranked
Asian (%)2.5%83rd percentile — neutral, not ranked
Other / Multiracial (%)6.3%78th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Getting Around
Commute Time17 minbetter than 94% of US places
Walkability9.5/20better than 84% of US places
Airport Distance47 mibetter than 70% of US places
Lifestyle & Connectivity
Broadband Access80.6%better than 32% of US places
Amenities Nearby25.65better than 25% of US places
Park & Nature AccessGoodbetter than 72% of US places
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Frequently asked questions
- Is Frankfort an affordable place to live?
- Frankfort is relatively affordable. Its cost-of-living index is $43k, better than 76% of comparable areas.
- What is the median home value in Frankfort?
- The median home value in Frankfort is $157k, per the U.S. Census ACS (5-Year).
- What is the median household income in Frankfort?
- Median household income in Frankfort is $54k, per the U.S. Census ACS (5-Year).
- How much is rent in Frankfort?
- Median gross rent in Frankfort is $889 a month, per the U.S. Census ACS (5-Year).
- Is Frankfort safe?
- Frankfort is higher-crime than most comparable areas, with a violent crime rate of 1558/100k (better than 15%). Property crime is 1950/100k.
- What is the weather like in Frankfort?
- Frankfort averages 77°F in July and 34°F in January, with 50.5 in of annual precipitation and about 230 sunny days a year.
- How are the schools in Frankfort?
- Public-school quality in Frankfort is below average, scoring better than 28% of comparable areas on a composite of graduation rates, spending, and student-teacher ratio.
- How long is the commute in Frankfort?
- The average one-way commute in Frankfort is 17 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)