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Frankfort, Kentucky

Introduction to Frankfort, Kentucky

Frankfort, Kentucky, in Franklin county, is 26 miles NW of Lexington, Kentucky. The city has a population of 27,741.

Frankfort History

The city of Frankfort is the county seat of Franklin County. It is also the state capital. The city is located near the Bluegrass region. The community was named after Stephen Frank. He was killed in this region by the Indians. The town of Frankfort received its name from an incident which took place in 1780s, when the Indians attacked a group of pioneers from Bryan’s Station. One of the pioneers, Stephen Frank, was assassinated and the crossing where he was assassinated came to be known “Frank’s Ford.” Later this name shrunk to Frankfort.

Frankfort and nearby Attractions

  • International Museum of the Horse
  • Kentucky State Capitol
  • Waveland State Historic Site
  • Taylorsville Lake State Park
  • Versailles State Park

Things To Do In Frankfort

Waveland State Historic Site is a heritage site, where tourists can get information and remnants of the historic city of Frankfort. Tourists can also relax in the Taylorsville Lake State Park which offer facilities for fishing, camping, and boating. The Versailles State Park is also a popular tourist attraction. One can also take a look around the International Museum of the Horse.

Frankfort Transportation

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

Frankfort Higher Education

Higher education can be pursued from Kentucky State University, Lexington Community College, Transylvania University, and University of Kentucky.

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Affordability of Property Taxes
(vs. Peers)		Top 8%Frankfort Affordability of Property Taxes
Short Commute Times
(vs. Peers)		Top 10%Frankfort Short Commute Times
Racial Diversity
(vs. State)		Top 13%Frankfort Racial Diversity
Affordability of Rents
(vs. Peers)		Top 14%Frankfort Affordability of Rents
Well-Paid Single Women
(vs. State)		Top 17%Frankfort Well-Paid Single Women

Comparative Profile of Frankfort, KY

Comparing Frankfort 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 Population84
Well-Paid Single Women79
Senior Citizens73
Age of the Population63
Well-Paid Single Men68
Children Under 5 Years Old45
Racial Diversity49
Male Share of the Population37

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Portion of People Married22
Average Household Size11

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
College Educated Adults68
Median Family Income58
People in Middle Class or Better47
People Above Poverty46

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Short Commute Times1010
Working at Home46
Walking and Biking to Work39
Public Transportation Use37

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
People Living Alone109
Affordability of Property Taxes104
Affordability of Rents94
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals810
Seasonal and Vacation Housing87
Housing Recently Built55

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Low Violent Crime62
Low Property Crime52

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