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Bellevue, Kentucky

Introduction to Bellevue, Kentucky

Bellevue, Kentucky, in Campbell county, is located 4 miles S of Cincinnati, Ohio. The city benefits from easy access to the nearby cities and towns with which it shares the Cincinnati metropolitan area. Bellevue contains a population of approximately 6,480.

Bellevue History

The city of Bellevue derived its name from the French phrase ‘belle vue’ which means beautiful view. The city was named after the plantation of Gen. James Taylor Jr. who was a Quartermaster General in the western US Army during the War of 1812. By 1890 the city was growing with grocery stores, bakeries, confectioneries, millineries, and doctors. Throughout the history of Bellevue, Fairfield Avenue has been its major commercial area. The city became famous for its white sandy beaches during the 20th century.

Bellevue and nearby Attractions

  • Fort Ancient
  • Grant Birthplace
  • Harriet Beecher Stowe House
  • Fort Thomas
  • Newport Aquarium

Things To Do In Bellevue

Visitors can plan a trip to Taft Museum of Art. One can also enjoy the recreational facilities offered by local parks like the Withrow Nature Preserve, and Devou Park. Tourists interested in wild life may enjoy visiting the Cincinnati Zoo and Botanical Garden. Golf lovers can spend some time in Reeves Golf Course.

Bellevue Transportation

Cincinnati/ Northern Kentucky International is the nearest international airport.

Bellevue Higher Education

Xavier University, University Of Cincinnati, and Cincinnati State Technical and Community College are a few educational institutions that offer higher educational facilities.

High Points

Bellevue strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Kentucky):

CategoryTrophy
Public Transportation Use
(vs. State)		Top 2%trophyBellevue Public Transportation Use
Walking and Biking to Work
(vs. State)		Top 13%Bellevue Walking and Biking to Work

Comparative Profile of Bellevue, KY

Comparing Bellevue to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Kentucky (State):

Ratings range from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Well-Paid Single Women79
Children Under 5 Years Old77
Well-Paid Single Men68
Female Share of the Population64
Male Share of the Population57
Senior Citizens53
Age of the Population43
Racial Diversity13

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Average Household Size36
Portion of People Married22

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
People in Middle Class or Better58
Median Family Income58
People Above Poverty58
College Educated Adults26

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Public Transportation Use910
Walking and Biking to Work79
Short Commute Times65
Working at Home12

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
People Living Alone98
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals89
Affordability of Property Taxes83
Affordability of Rents63
Seasonal and Vacation Housing32
Housing Recently Built11

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