Flemingsburg, KY

Full City Profile · Kentucky · Fleming County County

2.4 /5.0
C Fair
2,967 Population 1,103/sq mi density
$32,500 Median Income $25,262 per capita
$123,200 Home Value $176,841 Zillow
$641 Median Rent 39.1% income on rent
55°F Avg Temperature
33 Violent Crime/100K 967 property/100K
C
Overall
2.4 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
F
Economy
1.3 / 5.0
$32,500 median income, 13.7% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.5 / 5.0
$123,200 home value, $641/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
33 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: $176,841
Median Rent
$641/mo
45% below
39.1% of income on rent
Violent Crime
33/100K
91% below
967/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
20.6%
39% below
83.2% high school+
Unemployment
13.7%
281% above
36.7% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
31.0%
3% below
20.7% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
55°F

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
381%
Crime
9%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Flemingsburg a Good Place to Live?

C
2.4 / 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 13.7% (281% 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 $176,841. 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 33 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 91% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 967/100K.

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. Annual precipitation totals 49.8 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population2,967
Median Age32.1 yrs
Density1,103/mi²
Male / Female50% / 50%
Foreign Born1.5%
Veterans6.4%

Economy

F
Median Income$32,500
Per Capita$25,262
Unemployment13.7%
Poverty36.7%
County GDP$435M
Avg Weekly Wage$878

Housing

A+
Home Value$123,200
Rent$641
Ownership45.8%
Zillow$176,841
Housing Units1,363
Rent Burden39.1%

Crime

F
Violent33/100K
Property967/100K

Health

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

Climate

Avg Temp55°F
Rain49.8 in/yr
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.
19.7% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 1 fatal vehicle crashes.