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Cynthiana, Kentucky

Introduction to Cynthiana, Kentucky

Cynthiana, Kentucky, in Harrison county, is located 29 miles N of Lexington, Kentucky. There are approximately 6,258 people in the city.

Cynthiana History

The city of Cynthiana derived its name from Cynthia and Anna Harrison, who were the daughters of Robert Harrison. Robert Harrison had donated the land called the Public Square. During the American Civil War, two battles were held at Cynthiana. The first was fought on July 17, 1862 and the second was fought on June 11 and 12, 1864. It resulted in the defeat of the Confederate forces on the last raid of Morgan into the state.

Cynthiana and nearby Attractions

  • Ashland, The Henry Clay Estate
  • Blue Licks Battlefield State Park
  • Mary Todd Lincoln House
  • American Saddlebred Museum
  • Aviation Museum of Kentucky

Things To Do In Cynthiana

Visitors to Cynthiana can visit the parks including Blue Licks Battlefield State Resort Park and Kincaid Lake State Park and enjoy various facilities like camping, boating, and fishing. These parks also include a pool and a miniature golf course. One can also take a trip to the Cynthiana - Harrison County Museum. Tourists may also enjoy the local festivals like Harrison County Fair, which is held in the month of Juky and Raggedy Ann Festival, which is held in the month of April.

Cynthiana Transportation

Cincinnati/ Northern Kentucky International is the nearest international airport.

Cynthiana Higher Education

University of Kentucky, Lexington Community College, and Northern Kentucky University are some of the colleges and universities from where one can avail higher education.

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Affordability of Property Taxes
(vs. Peers)		Top 10%Cynthiana Affordability of Property Taxes
Affordability of Rents
(vs. Peers)		Top 12%Cynthiana Affordability of Rents

Comparative Profile of Cynthiana, KY

Comparing Cynthiana 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
Female Share of the Population109
Senior Citizens98
Age of the Population87
Children Under 5 Years Old66
Well-Paid Single Women57
Racial Diversity57
Well-Paid Single Men36
Male Share of the Population12

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Portion of People Married23
Average Household Size23

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
People Above Poverty35
People in Middle Class or Better35
Median Family Income25
College Educated Adults25

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Working at Home78
Short Commute Times65
Public Transportation Use35
Walking and Biking to Work12

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
People Living Alone109
Affordability of Property Taxes106
Affordability of Rents96
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals88
Seasonal and Vacation Housing54
Housing Recently Built32

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Low Violent Crime85
Low Property Crime53
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