Franklin County, KY

Living in Franklin County

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Bikeability 14
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Walkability 27
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Commute 81
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Public Transit 16
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Affordability 86
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Public Safety 72
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Airports 61
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Hospitals 59
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Colleges 35
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Schools 33
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Residents

51k Population +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

$56k Median 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

$143k Median Home Value +$4k (2010–19)
13% Built 2000 or Later
$593 Median 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

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Capital Day School
4 miles, S
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Stewart Home School
8 miles, S

Colleges

Colleges near Franklin County, KY

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Midway University
12 miles, SE
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Georgetown College
17 miles, E
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Hospitals

Hospitals near Franklin County, KY

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Airports

Airports near Franklin County, KY

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Blue Grass Airport
20 miles, SE
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