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Frenchburg, Kentucky

Frenchburg, Kentucky, in Menifee county, is 46 miles E of Lexington, Kentucky. The city contains a population of approximately 551.

The People and Families of Frenchburg

In Frenchburg, about 57% of adults are married. There are plenty of young children in Frenchburg.

The city has an abundance of women! Well, at any rate the famale/male ratio there is higher than in most places.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Frenchburg had a median family income of $28,333.

Political Inclinations

Political donors in Frenchburg favored George W. Bush in the 2004 Presidential race, contributing $1,000. Among political parties, the Republican party was tops in raising money in the city.

Frenchburg Housing

Frenchburg has, of course, a mix of various types of housing. Recently 64% of the livable housing units were owner-occupied. Homes in the city are newer than those found in most places. Rents in Frenchburg tend toward the low side for Kentucky. You can't avoid taxes, but at least in the city the property taxes tend to be lower than most.

Commuting

In Frenchburg, 91% of commuters drive to work.

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Affordability of Rents
(vs. Peers)
Top 1%trophyFrenchburg Affordability of Rents
Affordability of Property Taxes
(vs. Peers)
Top 10%Frenchburg Affordability of Property Taxes

Comparative Profile of Frenchburg, KY

Comparing Frenchburg 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 Population1010
Children Under 5 Years Old1010
Senior Citizens54
Age of the Population44
Racial Diversity11
Male Share of the Population11
Well-Paid Single Men11

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Portion of People Married46
Average Household Size24

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
College Educated Adults77
People in Middle Class or Better23
Median Family Income13
People Above Poverty12

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Walking and Biking to Work66
Public Transportation Use54
Short Commute Times43
Working at Home45

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Affordability of Rents1010
Affordability of Property Taxes1010
Housing Recently Built99
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals75
People Living Alone43
Seasonal and Vacation Housing45
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