Frenchburg, KY

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):

Category	Trophy
Affordability of Rents (vs. Peers)	Top 1%
Affordability of Property Taxes (vs. Peers)	Top 10%

Comparative Profile of Frenchburg, KY

Comparing Frenchburg to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Kentucky (State):

Ratings range from (lowest) to (highest).

The People

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Female Share of the Population
Children Under 5 Years Old
Senior Citizens
Age of the Population
Racial Diversity
Male Share of the Population
Well-Paid Single Men

Families

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Portion of People Married
Average Household Size

Wealth

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
College Educated Adults
People in Middle Class or Better
Median Family Income
People Above Poverty

Commute & Sprawl

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Walking and Biking to Work
Public Transportation Use
Short Commute Times
Working at Home

Housing

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Affordability of Rents
Affordability of Property Taxes
Housing Recently Built
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals
People Living Alone
Seasonal and Vacation Housing

Frenchburg Almanac

Frenchburg Climate

Nearest Weather Stations

• Temp ranges are avg daily min and max for the month
• Precipitation is rainfall (and rainfall equiv of snowfall)

Frenchburg Population (2000)

(From 2000 Census, as reported by individuals)

Neighborhood and Nearby Area Names

According to the US Postal Service, Frenchburg, its neighborhoods, and/or surrounding areas are also referred to as:

Note that not all alternate names are acceptable for use in US Post Office addresses.

Nearby Cities and Towns

Frenchburg Public Libraries

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Frenchburg High Schools (2004)

MENIFEE COUNTY HIGH SCHOOL
HCR 69 BOX 347
606-768-8102
Serves 349 students.
Student/teacher ratio: 14.7

FRENCHBURG ACADEMY ALTERNATIVE SCHOOL
HC 68 BOX 2170
606-768-2111
A Non-traditional School
Serves 10 students.
Student/teacher ratio: 5

FRENCHBURG GROUP HOME ALTERNATIVE SCHOOL
HWY 36 STONE QUARRY RD
606-768-3107
A Non-traditional School
Serves 5 students.
Student/teacher ratio: 3.8

Frenchburg Colleges

(List of All Kentucky Colleges)

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