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Fort Thomas, Kentucky

Introduction to Fort Thomas, Kentucky

Fort Thomas, Kentucky is 6 miles S of Cincinnati, Ohio. It is in Campbell county. The city is part of the Cincinnati metro area. The population of Fort Thomas is 16,495.

Fort Thomas History

The city of Fort Thomas is located in the Bluegrass region in Campbell County near the Cincinnati metro area. The city was named in the honor of General George Henry Thomas. General Philip Sheridan personally selected the 11 acres of the city land predicting it to become the "West Point of the West." This post was named Fort Thomas. The 6th Infantry Regiment of United States established their camp in Fort Thomas, and remained until June 1898.

Fort Thomas and nearby Attractions

  • Cincinnati History Museum
  • Devou Park
  • William Howard Taft National Historic Site
  • Twin Oaks Plantation and Golf Club
  • Highland Country Club

Things To Do In Fort Thomas

The Twin Oaks Plantation and Golf Club is a rolling green golf turf where people can enjoy a stroll. The Devou Park is another place where people can enjoy camping, fishing, and picnicking. To know more about the city's history tourists can visit the Cincinnati History Museum. The William Howard Taft National Historic Site is also a popular tourist destination.

Fort Thomas Transportation

Flights are available from Cincinnati/ Northern Kentucky International Airport.

Fort Thomas Higher Education

Higher education can be availed from several universities including Thomas More College, University of Cincinnati, Wilmington College, and Xavier University.

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Public Transportation Use
(vs. State)
Top 3%trophyFort Thomas Public Transportation Use
Well-Paid Single Men
(vs. State)
Top 10%Fort Thomas Well-Paid Single Men
Median Family Income
(vs. State)
Top 14%Fort Thomas Median Family Income
Well-Paid Single Women
(vs. Peers)
Top 16%Fort Thomas Well-Paid Single Women
College Educated Adults
(vs. Peers)
Top 19%Fort Thomas College Educated Adults
Low Rate of Poverty
(vs. State)
Top 19%Fort Thomas Low Rate of Poverty
People in Middle Class or Better
(vs. State)
Top 19%Fort Thomas People in Middle Class or Better

Comparative Profile of Fort Thomas, KY

Comparing Fort Thomas 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 Women99
Well-Paid Single Men910
Female Share of the Population75
Senior Citizens75
Age of the Population75
Male Share of the Population46
Children Under 5 Years Old34
Racial Diversity13

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Portion of People Married67
Average Household Size47

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
College Educated Adults99
People Above Poverty89
Median Family Income89
People in Middle Class or Better89

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Public Transportation Use910
Working at Home78
Short Commute Times77
Walking and Biking to Work35

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals87
People Living Alone75
Seasonal and Vacation Housing66
Affordability of Rents62
Affordability of Property Taxes51
Housing Recently Built21

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Historic Fort Thomas

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The Barracks between 1900 and 1910

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The Barracks between 1900 and 1910

The Water tower between 1900 and 1910

Officers' quarters c1907.

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