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Flemingsburg, KY

Full City Profile · Kentucky · Fleming County County

2.5 /5.0
C+ Fair
2,967 Population 1,103/sq mi density
$32,500 Median Income $25,262 per capita
$123,200 Home Value $166,957 Zillow
$641 Median Rent 39.1% income on rent
55°F Avg Temperature 293 sunny days/yr
71 Violent Crime/100K 1,464 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.5 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
D
Economy
1.7 / 5.0
$32,500 median income, 7.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.5 / 5.0
$123,200 home value, $641/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
71 violent crimes/100K
C+
Education
2.6 / 5.0
20.6% bachelor's degree or higher

Flemingsburg, KY

At a Glance

Median Income
$32,500
57% below
$25,262 per capita
Home Value
$123,200
56% below
Zillow: $166,957
Median Rent
$641/mo
45% below
39.1% of income on rent
Violent Crime
71/100K
81% below
1,464/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
20.6%
39% below
83.2% high school+
Unemployment
7.0%
94% above
36.7% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
31.0%
3% below
20.7% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
55°F
293 sunny days/yr

How Flemingsburg Compares to the U.S. Average

Each bar shows Flemingsburg's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)

Income
43%
Home Value
44%
Rent
55%
Poverty
296%
Bachelor's
61%
Unemployment
194%
Crime
19%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Flemingsburg a Good Place to Live?

C+
2.5 / 5.0 — Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Flemingsburg residents earn a median household income of $32,500 , which is 57% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $25,262. The unemployment rate stands at 7.0% (94% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 36.7% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 444 business establishments, including 8 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Flemingsburg is $123,200 , 56% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $166,957. Median rent is $641/month, with 39.1% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 90.2 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1970.

Safety & Crime

Flemingsburg reports 71 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 81% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 1,464/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.

Education

20.6% of adults in Flemingsburg hold a bachelor's degree or higher (39% below the national average). 83.2% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.5/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Flemingsburg has an average annual temperature of 55°F (13°C). Winters average 32°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July. The area gets 293 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 49.8 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.

Data Overview

People

Population2,967
Median Age32.1 yrs
Density1,103/mi²
Male / Female50% / 50%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans6.4%

Economy

D
Median Income$32,500
Per Capita$25,262
Unemployment7.0%
Poverty36.7%
County GDP$435M
Avg Weekly Wage$878

Housing

A+
Home Value$123,200
Rent$641
Ownership45.8%
Zillow$166,957
Housing Units1,363
Rent Burden39.1%

Crime

F
Violent71/100K
Property1,464/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Assault36/100K
Burglary250/100K

Health

Obesity31.0%
Diabetes10.6%
Smoking20.7%
Heart Disease6.7%
Premature Death11,529/100K

Climate

Avg Temp55°F
Sunny Days293/yr
Rain49.8 in/yr
AQI41 (Good)
Elevation888 ft

Education

C+
Bachelor's+20.6%
High School+83.2%
Graduate+5.6%
School Score5.5/10

Community

2024 VoteR 80% / D 19%
Commute31 min
Broadband76.3%
Internet Speed94 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries2

Did You Know?

The median home in Flemingsburg was built in 1970.
The nearest airport is Greater Portsmouth Regional (56 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.465 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
20.0% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
The county recorded 1 fatal vehicle crashes.