Frankfort

Frankfort, Kentucky Overview

Frankfort scores 45.0/100 overall (D), ranking #10 of 20 cities in Kentucky — above the state composite of 38.4. Affordability is the city’s relative strength at 77/100, while Outdoor Access lags at 10/100.

Income & Employment in Frankfort

The median household income in Frankfort is $54,438, 10% below the statewide median of $60,407. The local unemployment rate of 4.9% is higher than the state’s 4.5%. Population grew 0.8% recently.

Safety in Frankfort

Frankfort reports 236.9 violent crimes per 100,000, roughly in line with the statewide rate of 218 per 100,000. The property crime rate is 2118 per 100,000.

Cost of Living in Frankfort

The median home value is $171,600. Median monthly rent is $935. Renters spend 20.6% of income on rent, well within the 30% affordability guideline.

Education & Schools in Frankfort

Frankfort’s high school graduation rate of 93.7% is well above average, reflecting strong local school performance. The student-teacher ratio is 15.3:1. Per-pupil spending is $14,962. The city has 14 public schools serving 7,012 students. School data is sourced from the NCES Common Core of Data and EDFacts.

Climate & Commute in Frankfort

Frankfort enjoys a moderate climate with an annual average of 55.6°F. Summers average 73.2°F. Winters average 39.2°F. Annual precipitation is 38.8 inches. The average commute of 16 minutes is notably short.

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