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Fort Wright, Kentucky

Introduction to Fort Wright, Kentucky

Fort Wright, Kentucky, in Kenton county, is 8 miles SW of Cincinnati, Ohio. The city has a population of 5,681.

Fort Wright History

The city of Fort Wright is is situated in the Bluegrass region in Kenton County, near the Cincinnati metro area. The community was named after a Civil War fort, which was named after Major General Horatio Gouverneur Wright. Gouverneur Wright served as Chief engineer of Heintzelman's Division at the Battle of Bull Run. He also contributed in the Port Royal expedition where he commanded a Brigade.

Fort Wright and nearby Attractions

  • Harrison State Park
  • Devou Park
  • East Fork State Park
  • Englewood Reserve
  • Vent Haven Museum

Things To Do In Fort Wright

Tourists can spend their free hours at the Devou Park, which has the camping, fishing, and the picnicking facilities. One can also visit the Englewood Reserve which is rich in vegetation. To witness the processing of wine one can visit the Henke Wine, a local winery. The East Fork State Park and Harrison State Park are also worth visiting. The city also offers easy access to Vent Haven Museum.

Fort Wright Transportation

Air transport is available from Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky International airport.

Fort Wright Higher Education

Higher Studies can be pursued from Maysville Community and Technical College, Miami University, Thomas More College, University of Cincinnati, Wilmington College, and Xavier University.

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Well-Paid Single Men
(vs. State)		Top 5%trophyFort Wright Well-Paid Single Men
Public Transportation Use
(vs. State)		Top 5%trophyFort Wright Public Transportation Use
Well-Paid Single Women
(vs. Peers)		Top 11%Fort Wright Well-Paid Single Women
Median Family Income
(vs. State)		Top 15%Fort Wright Median Family Income
College Educated Adults
(vs. Peers)		Top 17%Fort Wright College Educated Adults
People in Middle Class or Better
(vs. Peers)		Top 18%Fort Wright People in Middle Class or Better
Low Rate of Poverty
(vs. Peers)		Top 19%Fort Wright Low Rate of Poverty

Comparative Profile of Fort Wright, KY

Comparing Fort Wright 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 Men910
Well-Paid Single Women910
Age of the Population87
Male Share of the Population78
Senior Citizens75
Female Share of the Population43
Children Under 5 Years Old45
Racial Diversity24

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Portion of People Married67
Average Household Size36

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
College Educated Adults99
People in Middle Class or Better99
People Above Poverty99
Median Family Income89

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Public Transportation Use810
Short Commute Times88
Walking and Biking to Work59
Working at Home45

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Seasonal and Vacation Housing89
People Living Alone87
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals66
Affordability of Property Taxes62
Housing Recently Built65
Affordability of Rents52

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Low Property Crime53
Low Violent Crime52

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