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Fort Mitchell, Kentucky

Introduction to Fort Mitchell, Kentucky

Fort Mitchell, Kentucky, in Kenton county, is 8 miles SW of Cincinnati, Ohio. The city is included in the Cincinnati metropolitan area. As of the year 2000 census, 8,089 people lived in Fort Mitchell.

Fort Mitchell History

The city of Fort Mitchell is located in the Bluegrass Region. The city is in Kenton County, near the Cincinnati metro area. The City was named after "Fort Mitchell" which was an historic site of Civil War fortifications built for the Defense of Cincinnati in 1862. In fact, the fort was named after General Ormsby M. Mitchel. The historic town of Fort Mitchell was incorporated in March 1910. It was reincorporated as a city in 1966.

Fort Mitchell and nearby Attractions

  • Twin Oaks plantation and Golf Club
  • Museum of Anthropology
  • William Howard Taft National Historic Site
  • Harrison State Park
  • Embshoff Woods and Nature preserve

Things To Do In Fort Mitchell

A walk in the Embshoff Woods and Nature preserve, which is known for its rich vegetation, can be enjoyed while in the city. One can also take a walk around the Harrison State Park, which offer facilities for camping, fishing, boating, and picnicking. The Museum of Anthropology tells stories of the early inhabitants of the area.

Fort Mitchell Transportation

Tourists can avail air transportation from Cincinnati/ Northern Kentucky International Airport.

Fort Mitchell Higher Education

Miami University of Ohio, Northern Kentucky University, Thomas More College, and University of Cincinnati are some of the universities and colleges that offer higher educational facilities.

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Public Transportation Use
(vs. State)		Top 6%Fort Mitchell Public Transportation Use
Well-Paid Single Men
(vs. State)		Top 10%Fort Mitchell Well-Paid Single Men
Median Family Income
(vs. State)		Top 14%Fort Mitchell Median Family Income
Well-Paid Single Women
(vs. Peers)		Top 14%Fort Mitchell Well-Paid Single Women
Low Rate of Poverty
(vs. Peers)		Top 15%Fort Mitchell Low Rate of Poverty
Low Violent Crime
(vs. Peers)		Top 16%Fort Mitchell Low Violent Crime
People in Middle Class or Better
(vs. State)		Top 17%Fort Mitchell People in Middle Class or Better
College Educated Adults
(vs. Peers)		Top 18%Fort Mitchell College Educated Adults

Comparative Profile of Fort Mitchell, KY

Comparing Fort Mitchell 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 Women910
Well-Paid Single Men910
Female Share of the Population75
Age of the Population54
Senior Citizens53
Children Under 5 Years Old55
Male Share of the Population46
Racial Diversity24

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Portion of People Married34
Average Household Size35

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
People Above Poverty99
College Educated Adults99
People in Middle Class or Better89
Median Family Income89

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Public Transportation Use810
Short Commute Times78
Walking and Biking to Work48
Working at Home35

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
People Living Alone98
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals99
Seasonal and Vacation Housing66
Affordability of Rents63
Housing Recently Built55
Affordability of Property Taxes51

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Low Violent Crime97
Low Property Crime74

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