Frankfort, KY

Kentucky · Franklin County

Frankfort is a small city in Kentucky with a population of 28,452. Residents earn $54,438 per year, which is 28% below the national average.

Data updated April 2026

3.1 /5.0

B Good

28,452 Population 1,926/sq mi density

$54,438 Median Income $35,369 per capita

$171,600 Home Value $242,757 Zillow

$935 Median Rent 27.9% income on rent

57°F Avg Temperature 293 sunny days/yr

292 Violent Crime/100K 3,427 property/100K

Overall

3.1 / 5.0

Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education

Economy

3.2 / 5.0

$54,438 median income, 4.6% unemployment

A+

Affordability

4.9 / 5.0

$171,600 home value, $935/mo rent

Safety

1.0 / 5.0

292 violent crimes/100K (23% below avg)

Education

3.2 / 5.0

27.9% bachelor's degree or higher

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Full City Profile

Median Income $54,438

28% lower than US avg

Home Value $171,600

39% lower than US avg

Violent Crime 292/100K

23% lower than US avg

Bachelor's+ 27.9%

17% lower than US avg

Median Rent $935

20% lower than US avg

Obesity Rate 31.0%

3% lower than US avg

Unemployment 4.6%

28% higher than US avg

Poverty Rate 15.8%

27% higher than US avg

How Frankfort Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)

People

Population28,452

Median Age34.7 yrs

Density1,926/mi²

Male / Female49% / 52%

Largest GroupWhite 73%

Veterans5.3%

Economy

Median Income$54,438

Per Capita$35,369

Unemployment4.6%

Poverty15.8%

County GDP$4,573M

Commute18 min

Housing

A+

Home Value$171,600

Rent$935

Ownership48.0%

Zillow$242,757

Housing Units13,492

Rent Burden27.9%

Crime

Violent292/100K

Property3,427/100K

Murder10.8/100K

Assault159/100K

Burglary653/100K

Health

Obesity31.0%

Smoking20.7%

Heart Disease6.7%

Climate

Avg Temp57°F (14°C)

AQI41 (Good)

Rain47.3 in/yr

Sunny Days293/yr

Elevation725 ft (221 m)

Education

Bachelor's+27.9%

High School+90.8%

Graduate+11.8%

School Score5.21

Community

2024 VoteR 51% / D 47%

Commute18 min

Broadband82.8%

EV Stations13

Libraries1

Is Frankfort a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Frankfort receives an overall livability score of 3.1 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B. Key strengths include low crime rates, affordable housing, abundant sunshine, high health insurance coverage. Areas to be aware of include below-average incomes. Frankfort offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Frankfort is $54,438, 28% below the national average of $75,149. Unemployment stands at 4.6%, indicating a healthy job market. The poverty rate of 15.8% exceeds the national average of 12.4%, indicating economic hardship for a significant portion of the population. Workers commute an average of 18 minutes, shorter than most U.S. cities.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Frankfort is $171,600, 39% below the national median / offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $935 per month, below the national average / a plus for affordability. A price-to-income ratio of 3.2x indicates a reasonably affordable housing market.

Safety & Crime

Violent crime in Frankfort is below the national average at 292 per 100,000 residents (U.S. avg: 380). Property crime occurs at a rate of 3,427 per 100,000, 75% above the national average.

Education

27.9% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 90.8% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.2/10.

Climate & Weather

Frankfort enjoys a moderate climate with an average annual temperature of 57°F. Winters average 34°F in January while summers reach 77°F in July. With 293 sunny days per year, residents enjoy well above the national average of sunshine. Annual precipitation totals 47.3 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.

Frankfort has a population of 28,452 with a density of 1,926 people per square mile, spread across 14.6 square miles. The median age is 34.7 years, 11% younger than the national median of 38.9. The gender split is 51.5% female and 48.5% male. The city is predominantly White (72.9%), with 1.4% Hispanic, 13.9% Black. English is the primary language spoken at home by 91.5% of residents, while 8.5% speak Spanish. 5.3% of the population are veterans. 16.1% of residents have a disability (above the 13.0% national average). 93.6% have health insurance coverage.

Population

28,452

Total Population

1,926

People / sq mi

34.7yrs

Median Age

11% below US avg

14.6mi²

Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 48.5%

Female 51.5%

Race & Ethnicity

Frankfort vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only 91.5%

17% above US avg

Spanish 8.5%

37% below US avg

Social Characteristics

Frankfort vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Frankfort is $54,438, which is 28% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $35,369. The average weekly wage is $1,157, 19% lower than the U.S. average. The unemployment rate is 4.6% (above the 3.6% US average). 15.8% of residents live below the poverty line, higher than the national rate of 12.4%. The area has 2,802 business establishments, including 125 restaurants. The cost of living index is 90.2, below the national baseline of 100 / offering relatively affordable living. Workers commute an average of 18 minutes (shorter than the 28-minute US average). 9.2% of workers work from home (below the 15.2% national rate).

Income: Frankfort vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income	$54,438
	28% below US avg
Per Capita Income	$35,369
Avg Weekly Wage	$1,157
IRS Avg AGI	$65,073
Gini Index	0.453 (0=equal, 1=unequal)

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment	4.6%
	28% above US avg
Poverty Rate	15.8%
	27% above US avg
Establishments (County)	2,802
County GDP	$4,573M

Business (County)

Restaurants	125
Healthcare	174
Retail	192
Manufacturing	44

Tax & Cost of Living

Property Tax (IRS)	$3,377
	4% below US avg
Cost of Living	90.20 (100=avg)
Effective Tax Rate	1.97%

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time	17.6 min
Drive Alone	75.3%
Public Transit	2.0%
Work from Home	9.2%

Walkability

The median home value in Frankfort is $171,600, 39% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home value at $242,757, higher than the Census estimate. Homes sell for 94.8% of their list price, suggesting buyers have room to negotiate. Monthly rent averages $935 (20% below the national average of $1,163). Fair market rent ranges from $794 for a one-bedroom to $984 for a two-bedroom apartment. 48.0% of housing units are owner-occupied (below the 65.4% national rate). There are 13,492 total housing units in the city. The median year a home was built is 1971. The average annual property tax is $3,377. 27.9% of renters spend 30% or more of their income on housing. The home price-to-income ratio is 3.2x.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median	$171,600
	39% below US avg
Zillow ZHVI	$242,757
Median List Price	$244,950

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Median List Price	$244,950
$/Sq Ft	$148
Homes Sold	22
Sale-to-List Ratio	94.8%
Price Drops	21.6%
Inventory	74

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent	$935
	20% below US avg
Zillow Rent (ZORI)	$1,102
Rent Burden	27.9%

HUD Fair Market Rent

Studio	$719
1 Bedroom	$794
2 Bedrooms	$984
3 Bedrooms	$1,277
4 Bedrooms	$1,442

Ownership & Property

Homeownership	48.0%
Owner-Occupied	48.0%
Renter-Occupied	52.0%
Housing Units	13,492
Median Year Built	1971

Property Tax

Avg Tax (IRS)	$3,377
	4% below US avg
Effective Rate	1.97%

In Frankfort, 31.0% of adults are obese, below the national rate of 32.1%. 10.6% have diabetes. Heart disease affects 6.7% of residents, above the national average. 34.8% have high blood pressure. 20.7% are current smokers (above the 14.0% national rate). 18.5% report binge drinking. 29.9% are physically inactive, above the national average. 14.3% experience frequent mental distress. The primary care physician ratio is 1:2,720. The dentist ratio is 1:1,290. 72.7% of residents have access to exercise opportunities. The food environment index is 7.4 out of 10.

Air Quality (Open-Meteo CAMS — 2026-05-22)

PM2.5

3.1

μg/m³

Fine particulate

PM10

3.2

μg/m³

Coarse particulate

NO₂

4.5

μg/m³

Nitrogen dioxide

O₃

36.0

μg/m³

Ozone

SO₂

1.0

μg/m³

Sulphur dioxide

166.0

μg/m³

Carbon monoxide

Health Metrics: Frankfort vs U.S. Average (%)

Chronic Conditions

Obesity	31.0%
	3% below US avg
Diabetes	10.6%
Heart Disease	6.7%
High Blood Pressure	34.8%
Asthma	10.2%
COPD	8.4%
Cancer	6.4%
Kidney Disease	3.0%
Stroke	3.2%

Behaviors & Mental Health

Smoking	20.7%
	48% above US avg
Binge Drinking	18.5%
Physical Inactivity	29.9%
Mental Distress	14.3%
Physical Distress	13.7%
Short Sleep	39.2%

Healthcare Access

Insurance Rate	93.6%

Primary Care	1:2,720
Dentists	1:1,290
Mental Health	1:474
Checkup Rate	71.9%
Dental Visits	65.4%
Premature Death	11,856/100K

Food & Exercise

Food Environment	7.4/10
Exercise Access	72.7%
Healthcare Facilities	174

Frankfort has a violent crime rate of 292 per 100,000 residents, 23% below the national average of 380. This breaks down to aggravated assault at 158.7 per 100,000, robbery at 83.0, rape at 39.7. The murder rate is 10.8 per 100,000 (above the national rate of 6.3). Property crime stands at 3,427 per 100,000, 75% above the U.S. average. This includes larceny/theft at 2,518, burglary at 653, vehicle theft at 256 per 100,000 residents. The county recorded 4 fatal traffic crashes. The area has experienced 91 federally declared disasters. Overall, Frankfort receives a safety grade of F.

Crime Rates: Frankfort vs U.S. Average (per 100,000)

Violent Crime

Total Violent	292.2/100K
	23% below US avg
Murder	10.8/100K
	72% above US avg
Rape	39.7/100K
Robbery	83.0/100K
Assault	158.7/100K

Property Crime

Total Property	3,426.8/100K
	75% above US avg
Burglary	652.9/100K
Theft	2,517.8/100K
Vehicle Theft	256.1/100K
Arson	18.0/100K

Traffic Safety

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)	4
Traffic Accidents	81
Avg Accident Severity	2.6 / 4.0
FEMA Disasters	91

Safety Score

Safety Grade	F
Safety Score	1.0 / 5.0

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Frankfort enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 57°F (14°C). Winters average 34°F in January while summers reach 77°F in July. The area gets 293 sunny days per year, well above the U.S. average of 205 / making it one of the sunnier locations in the country. Annual precipitation totals 47.3 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41. The city sits at an elevation of 725 feet.

Temperature

34°F Jan (1°C) 77°F Jul (25°C)

Annual Average	56.5°F
	5% above US avg
January Average	34°F (1°C)
July Average	77°F (25°C)
Sunny Days	293 days/yr

Geography

Elevation	725 ft (221 m)
Area	14.6 sq mi (37.9 km²)
Population Density	1,926/sq mi
Coordinates	38.1950°N, 84.8659°W
Timezone	America/New_York
County	Franklin County County
Nearest Airport	Louisville Muhammad Ali International (SDF) 47 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 47.3"

25% above US avg

Wettest Month (May) 4.76"

Driest Month (Oct) 2.83"

Air Quality

AQI Median	41.0
Rating	Good

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall Risk	Relatively Low
Risk Score	64.5 / 100
Social Vulnerability	32.4 / 100
Community Resilience	78.2 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

Tornado	Relatively Moderate
Hurricane	Very Low
Earthquake	Relatively Low
Wildfire	Very Low
Flood	Relatively Low
Hail	Relatively Low
Strong Wind	Relatively High
Heat Wave	Relatively Low
Winter Weather	Relatively Moderate
Lightning	Relatively Moderate
Ice Storm	Relatively Moderate
Drought	Very Low
Cold Wave	Relatively Low
Landslide	Very Low

Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)

Earthquake History

16 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M3.9. Most recent: M2.8 on May 11, 2025.

Jan 24, 1990	6 km WNW of Alton, Indiana	M3.9	142 km
Jan 27, 1990	6 km N of Alton, Indiana	M3.8	137 km
Sep 8, 1990	5 km N of Owingsville, Kentucky	M3.3	96 km
Aug 20, 2015	6 km SE of Lawrenceburg, Kentucky	M2.8	22 km
Mar 17, 1999	2 km NNE of Ripley, Ohio	M2.8	110 km
May 11, 2025	11 km SE of High Bridge, Kentucky	M2.8	53 km
Mar 9, 1990	8 km ENE of New Amsterdam, Indiana	M2.7	116 km
Mar 21, 1990	1 km W of Spring Mill, Kentucky	M2.7	69 km
Jan 12, 2023	4 km E of Burgin, Kentucky	M2.6	51 km
Aug 4, 2023	11 km ENE of Lancaster, Kentucky	M2.6	68 km
May 11, 2015	5 km ESE of Maysville, Kentucky	M2.6	114 km
Jan 29, 1990	11 km S of Paoli, Indiana	M2.6	142 km
Jul 23, 2013	6 km NNE of Germantown, Kentucky	M2.6	98 km
Jan 21, 2018	8 km SSE of High Bridge, Kentucky	M2.6	52 km
Jan 28, 2024	3 km SW of Old Washington, Kentucky	M2.5	100 km
Jan 4, 1999	9 km WNW of Mount Sterling, Kentucky	M2.5	73 km

Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tornado History

424 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF5. Total: 50 fatalities, 1,789 injuries.

Date	Rating	Distance	Fatalities
Apr 3, 1974	EF5	86 km	3
Mar 2, 2012	EF4	69 km	4
May 28, 1996	EF4	77 km	0
Nov 22, 1992	EF4	48 km	1
Apr 3, 1974	EF4	73 km	0
Apr 3, 1974	EF4	77 km	3
Apr 3, 1974	EF4	24 km	4
Apr 3, 1974	EF4	87 km	11
Apr 3, 1974	EF4	62 km	7
Apr 23, 1968	EF4	68 km	6
Mar 2, 2012	EF3	84 km	3
Feb 28, 2011	EF3	31 km	0
May 8, 2009	EF3	70 km	2
Oct 18, 2007	EF3	67 km	0
May 27, 2004	EF3	32 km	0
Apr 9, 1999	EF3	90 km	0
Apr 9, 1999	EF3	94 km	0
Jul 2, 1997	EF3	94 km	0
Jun 2, 1990	EF3	60 km	0
Jun 2, 1990	EF3	97 km	0

Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950–2024)

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: JPG 09 1 (6,113 ac, 1998).

Year	Name	Acres	Distance
1998	JPG 09 1	6,113	90 km
2005	RX BURNPLAN AREA 2-06	5,054	89 km
2007	UNITS 8-9 2008	4,316	89 km
2006	UNIT 19 06 WUI	3,412	88 km
2003	WUI 3 03	3,372	100 km
1999	UNNAMED	3,122	100 km
2002	UNIT 8	2,753	89 km
2005	UNIT 3 05	2,511	99 km
2001	01 UNIT 16	2,361	88 km
2011	WUI UNITS 0 AND 1 2011	2,215	89 km
2004	UNIT 19	2,004	89 km
2003	UNIT 8 03	1,971	91 km
2008	FY 09 UNIT 42 RX FALL 2008	1,942	95 km
2000	JPG 14	1,908	88 km
2003	UNIT 16 03	1,809	87 km
1999	UNNAMED	1,778	98 km
2002	UNIT 9	1,485	88 km
1995	UNNAMED	1,462	94 km
2007	UNNAMED	1,334	90 km
2002	UNIT 28	1,259	92 km

Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	34°F (1°C)	3.1 in	Coldest
February	35°F (2°C)	3.2 in
March	45°F (7°C)	4.3 in
April	54°F (12°C)	4.0 in
May	63°F (17°C)	4.8 in	Wettest
June	71°F (22°C)	4.4 in
July	77°F (25°C)	4.4 in	Warmest
August	74°F (23°C)	3.7 in
September	68°F (20°C)	3.3 in
October	56°F (13°C)	2.8 in	Driest
November	46°F (8°C)	3.5 in
December	36°F (2°C)	3.9 in

Frankfort has a seasonal temperature swing of 43°F / from 34°F in January to 77°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 45.2 inches, with May being the wettest month (4.8") and October the driest (2.8").

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Frankfort is located in Franklin County. It is classified as Nonmetro / Urban 20K+, adjacent, a smaller urban community. 27.9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 17% below the national average of 33.7%. 90.8% have completed high school. 11.8% hold a graduate or professional degree. Area schools have an average test score of 5.2 out of 10. In the 2024 presidential election, the county voted Republican with 51.4% of the vote, a 4.8-point margin. 82.8% of households have broadband internet access. The area has 13 EV charging stations. There are 1 public libraries serving the community. 174 healthcare facilities operate in the area. 75.3% of workers drive alone to work, while 2% use public transit.

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 51.4%

D 46.6%

Winner: Republican by 4.8 points

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)	4
Traffic Accidents	81
Avg Accident Severity	2.6 / 4.0
FEMA Disaster Declarations	91

F Safety Grade (1.0/5.0)

Education

Bachelor's Degree+	27.9%
	17% below US avg
High School+	90.8%
Graduate Degree+	11.8%
School Test Score	5.21

B Education Grade (3.2/5.0)

Area & Infrastructure

RUCC Code 4	Nonmetro / Urban 20K+, adjacent
Population Density	1,926/sq mi
Total Area	14.6 sq mi
County	Franklin County County

Services

Broadband Access	82.8%
Avg Download Speed	174.3 Mbps
Avg Upload Speed	125.6 Mbps
Max Download Speed	1,000 Mbps
EV Charging Stations	13
Alt Fuel Stations	14
Public Libraries	1
Healthcare Facilities	174
Restaurants	125
Retail Stores	192

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute	17.6 min
Drive Alone	75.3%
Public Transit	2.0%
Work from Home	9.2%

Average costs for common services in Frankfort. Prices are estimated based on regional cost of living data and may vary by provider.

Healthcare

Doctor Visit (Primary Care)	$226 ($135–$361)
Specialist Visit	$316 ($180–$496)
Urgent Care Visit	$180 ($90–$316)
Emergency Room Visit	$1,984 ($722–$4,510)
Dental Cleaning	$117 ($68–$180)
Dental Filling	$226 ($135–$361)

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Auto Repair

Oil Change (Conventional)	$41 ($23–$68)
Oil Change (Synthetic)	$68 ($45–$108)
Brake Pad Replacement	$271 ($135–$451)
Tire Rotation	$36 ($18–$68)
New Tires (Set of 4)	$541 ($361–$902)
Battery Replacement	$180 ($90–$316)

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Home Services

Plumber (Per Hour)	$90 ($54–$135)
Electrician (Per Hour)	$81 ($45–$126)
HVAC Repair	$361 ($135–$722)
HVAC System Install	$6,314 ($3,608–$10,824)
Roof Repair	$902 ($361–$1,804)
Roof Replacement	$8,118 ($4,961–$13,530)

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Legal

Divorce (Uncontested)	$1,353 ($451–$3,157)
Divorce (Contested)	$13,530 ($4,510–$27,060)
DUI Defense	$4,510 ($1,804–$9,020)
Bankruptcy (Chapter 7)	$1,353 ($722–$2,706)
Will Preparation	$451 ($180–$902)
Trust Preparation	$2,255 ($902–$4,510)

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Personal Care

Men's Haircut	$23 ($14–$41)
Women's Haircut	$50 ($27–$90)
Hair Coloring (Full)	$135 ($68–$226)
Manicure	$23 ($14–$41)
Pedicure	$36 ($23–$59)
Massage (1 Hour)	$72 ($45–$117)

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Food & Grocery

Gallon of Milk (per gallon)	$3.70 ($2.71–$4.96)
Dozen Eggs (per dozen)	$3.16 ($2.26–$4.51)
Loaf of Bread	$3.43 ($2.26–$4.96)
Chicken Breast (per lb)	$4.06 ($2.71–$5.86)
Ground Beef (per lb)	$4.96 ($3.61–$6.77)
Rice (per lb)	$0.90 ($0.54–$1.62)

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Utilities

Electricity (Monthly)	$126 ($72–$226)
Natural Gas (Monthly)	$63 ($27–$135)
Water/Sewer (Monthly)	$63 ($36–$108)
Internet (Monthly)	$63 ($36–$90)
Cell Phone Plan (Monthly)	$59 ($27–$90)
Cable TV (Monthly)	$77 ($45–$135)

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Transportation

Monthly Parking (Downtown)	$180 ($68–$451)
Car Insurance (Annual)	$1,804 ($1,082–$3,157)
Bus Pass (Monthly)	$63 ($27–$117)
Taxi/Uber (5-Mile Ride)	$14 ($7.22–$23)
Car Registration (Annual)	$90 ($27–$226)
Driver's License Renewal	$27 ($14–$68)

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Education & Childcare

Daycare (Infant, Monthly)	$1,082 ($541–$2,255)
Daycare (Toddler, Monthly)	$902 ($451–$1,804)
After-School Care (Monthly)	$361 ($180–$631)
Tutoring (Per Hour)	$45 ($23–$90)
SAT/ACT Prep Course	$902 ($361–$2,255)
Private School (K-12, Annual)	$11,275 ($4,510–$27,060)

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Pets

Vet Visit (Routine Checkup)	$54 ($27–$90)
Dog Vaccination (Annual)	$90 ($45–$180)
Dog Grooming	$54 ($27–$90)
Pet Boarding (Per Night)	$36 ($18–$68)
Dog Spay/Neuter	$271 ($135–$451)
Cat Spay/Neuter	$180 ($90–$361)

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Childcare

Center-Based (monthly)
Infant	$583
Toddler	$513
Preschool	$513
Family Childcare (monthly)
Infant	$444
Toddler	$428
Preschool	$428

Source: DOL Women's Bureau (2022)

Top Industries in Franklin County

Largest private-sector industries by employment (BLS QCEW 2024 data, county level).

Industry	Jobs	Establishments	Avg Annual Pay	Location Quotient
Administrative & Waste Services	4,368	250	$53,453	2.13
Manufacturing	3,361	107	$68,862	1.17
Health Care & Social Assistance	2,858	248	$55,264	0.57
Accommodation & Food Services	2,483	144	$22,762	0.78
Retail Trade	2,457	229	$34,765	0.71
Professional & Technical Services	1,459	570	$97,203	0.60
Construction	953	209	$64,587	0.52
Finance & Insurance	825	117	$82,216	0.58
Other Services	748	184	$62,545	0.71
Wholesale Trade	665	139	$131,785	0.48
Transportation & Warehousing	382	50	$55,667	0.26
Information & Technology	365	110	$96,923	0.56
Real Estate	187	79	$39,754	0.35
Educational Services	175	27	$34,556	0.24
Arts & Entertainment	171	21	$21,064	0.29
Management of Companies	86	17	$79,208	0.15
Mining & Oil/Gas	48	5	$61,388	0.36
Utilities	34	7	$93,350	0.26
Agriculture & Forestry	26	14	$47,280	0.09
Unclassified	18	13	$95,519	0.37

Colleges & Universities in Frankfort

Institution	Type	Enrollment	Acceptance	In-State Tuition	Out-of-State
Kentucky State University	Public · Graduate	2,203	92.6%	$9,214	$13,260

Hospitals in Frankfort

Hospital	Type	CMS Rating	Emergency	Phone
FRANKFORT REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER	Acute Care Hospitals	2/5	Yes	(502) 875-5240

Schools in Frankfort

14 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School	Level	Enrollment	Teachers	Student/Teacher
Franklin County High School	High	960	57	16.8:1
Western Hills High School	High	817	45	18.2:1
Elkhorn Middle School	Middle	737	47	15.7:1
Bondurant Middle School	Middle	643	39	16.5:1
Second Street School	Elementary	571	40	14.3:1
Collins Lane	Elementary	507	34	14.9:1
Peaks Mill Elementary	Elementary	410	30	13.7:1
Bridgeport Elementary School	Elementary	399	31	12.9:1
Elkhorn Elementary School	Elementary	396	24	16.5:1
Hearn Elementary	Elementary	379	29	13.1:1
Early Learning Village	Elementary	366	23	15.9:1
Westridge Elementary	Elementary	362	28	12.9:1
Frankfort High School	High	322	24	13.4:1
Frankfort Early Learning Academy	—	57	2	28.5:1

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Radio Stations near Frankfort

3 stations within ~55 km.

Station	Genre	Quality
WZ2523 - NOAA Weather Radio	—	MP3 32 kbps
WLXU 93.9 FM	—	MP3 128 kbps
NewsRadio 630 WLAP	news, talk	AAC

National Parks Near Frankfort

26 national parks and monuments found near Frankfort.

Park	Type	Fee
Abraham Lincoln Birthplace National Historical Park	National Historical Park	Free
Big Bone Lick State Historic Site	State Park	Free
Blue Licks Battlefield State Resort Park	State Park	Free
Camp Nelson National Monument	National Monument	Free
Charlestown State Park	State Park	Free
Clifty Falls State Park	State Park	Free
E.P. Tom Sawyer State Park	State Park	Free
East Fork State Park	State Park	Free
Falls of The Ohio State Park	State Park	Free
Falls Of The Ohio State Park	State Park	Free
Fort Boonesborough State Park	State Park	Free
Fourteen Mile Creek Nature Preserve Addition	State Park	Free
General Butler State Resort Park	State Park	Free
George Rogers Clark State Park	State Park	Free
Green River Lake State Park	State Park	Free
Harrison State Park	State Park	Free
Isaac Shelby Cemetery State Historic Site	State Park	Free
Kincaid Lake State Park	State Park	Free
Lincoln Homestead State Park	State Park	Free
My Old Kentucky Home State Park	State Park	Free
Old Fort Harrod State Park	State Park	Free
Perryville Battlefield State Historic Site	State Park	Free
Taylorsville Lake State Park	State Park	Free
Versailles State Park	State Park	Free
Waveland State Historic Site	State Park	Free
William Howard Taft National Historic Site	National Historic Site	Free

Historical Trends — Frankfort

Population and economic data over time (US Census / ACS estimates).

Population

Median Household Income

Year	Population	Median Income
2013	27,266	$41,152
2015	27,594	$41,401
2017	27,697	$45,471
2019	27,692	$50,211
2021	28,595	$51,731
2023	28,396	$54,438

Museums in Frankfort

Name	Type	Address	Phone	Annual Revenue
HEADLEY-WHITNEY MUSEUM	ART MUSEUM		8592556653	$736,545
LIBERTY HALL	HISTORIC PRESERVATION		5022272560	$384,657
PRESERVATION KENTUCKY	HISTORIC PRESERVATION	306 WEST MAIN STREET SUITE 501	5028714570	$165,851
BLUEGRASS RAILROAD MUSEUM	HISTORY MUSEUM		8598732476	$118,116
WOODFORD COUNTY HISTORICAL SOCIETY	HISTORIC PRESERVATION		8598736786	$39,374
ANDERSON COUNTY HISTORICAL SOCIETY	HISTORIC PRESERVATION		5028591815
FRANKLIN COUNTY TRUST FOR HISTORIC PRESERVATION	HISTORIC PRESERVATION
GAINSBOROUGH FARM	ARBORETUM, BOTANICAL GARDEN, OR NATURE CENTER	7200 STEELE ROAD
JACKSON HALL GALLERY	ART MUSEUM		5025976000
KENTUCKY HISTORICAL SOCIETY	HISTORIC PRESERVATION		5025641792
KENTUCKY MANSION	HISTORIC PRESERVATION		8598732000
LABROT AND GRAHAM's OLD OSCAR PEPPER DISTILLERY	GENERAL MUSEUM
MIDWAY MUSEUM	GENERAL MUSEUM
MUSEUM OF THE CITY OF FRANKFORT	GENERAL MUSEUM		5026969127
NOSTALGIA STATION TOY MUSEUM	GENERAL MUSEUM		8598732497
VEST-LINDSEY HOUSE	HISTORIC PRESERVATION	401 WAPPING ST	5025640900

Libraries in Frankfort

Name	Address	Annual Visits
FRANKLIN COUNTY LIBRARY DISTRICT	319 WAPPING STREET	216,518
WOODFORD COUNTY LIBRARY DISTRICT	115 NORTH MAIN STREET	176,111
ANDERSON COUNTY PUBLIC LIBRARY	114 NORTH MAIN STREET	88,790

Farmers Markets in Frankfort

Name	Address	Season	Hours	Organic	Website
Anderson County Farmers Market	1505 Bypass US 127 North	04/18/2014 to 10/26/2014	Fri: 11:00 AM-6:00 PM;Sat: 9:00 AM-5:00 PM;Sun: 12:00 PM-4:00 PM;
Franklin County Farmers Market	404 Wilkinson Blvd.	04/21/2018 to 11/17/2018	Sat: 8:00 AM-12:00 PM;	Yes	Visit
Woodford County Farmers Market		04/15/2017 to 10/28/2017	Sat: 8:30 AM-12:00 PM;	Yes
Woodford County Farmers Market	Main St.	05/03/2017 to 10/25/2017	Wed: 3:00 PM-6:00 PM;
Woodford County Farmers Market	N. Gratz St.	05/01/2017 to 10/30/2017	Mon: 3:00 PM-6:00 PM;

Hotels in Frankfort

8 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Ashbrook Hotel & Restaurant

Best Western

Capital Plaza Hotel

Fairfield Inn & Suites

Hampton

Holiday Inn Express

Home2 Suites by Hilton Frankfort

The Delegate Hotel

Restaurants in Frankfort

25 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Andy's Artisan Bread

Applebee's

Big Daddy's Fried Chicken

Bourbon on Main

Brown Barrel & Blind Harry's

Buddy's Pizza

Capital Cellars Wine & Spirits Café Market

Casa Fiesta

Cattleman's Roadhouse

Cliffside Diner

Cracker Barrel

Cypress & Oak Restaurant

Firehouse Cafe

Frisch's

Goodwood Brewing and Spirits

Johnny Carino's

Locals Food Hub & Pizza Pub

Main Street Diner

Mi Fiesta Mexican Restaurant

Serafini

Sonny's BBQ

Tammy's Diner

The Evergreen

The Stave

Waffle House

Cafes in Frankfort

5 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Eighty6+Mane

Engine House Coffee

Kentucky Coffeetree Cafe

Starbucks

Theatres in Frankfort

4 theatres within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Grand Theater Ticket Office

Grand Theatre

Outdoor Ampitheatre

Watd Oates Amphitheatre

Clinics in Frankfort

1 clinics within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

US #1249689437

Dentists in Frankfort

8 dentists within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Aspen Dental

Buchart + Wachs Orthodontics of Frankfort

Burch Court Dental

Downtown Family Dentistry

Family Dental Center

Garnett Brown Periodontist

Taylor Hoover Family Dentistry

Valerie Edmonds Dental Center

Veterinaries in Frankfort

3 veterinaries within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

All Pets Veterinary Clinic

Frankfort Veterinary Clinic

Town & Country Vet

Gas Stations in Frankfort

15 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Kroger

Marathon

RaceTrac

Shell

Speedway

Sunoco

Valero

Banks in Frankfort

9 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Citizens Commerce Bank

Commonwealth Credit Union

Expree Credit Union

First Federal Savings Bank

WesBanco

Whitaker Bank

Gyms in Frankfort

3 gyms within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Planet Fitness

St. Clair Fitness 24/7

Undisputed Fitness

Golf Courses in Frankfort

3 golf courses within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Duckers Lake Golf Club

Juniper Hill Golf Course

Lakeview Springs Golf

Breweries in Frankfort

Name	Type	Address	Phone	Website
A-1 Window Tinting	Wholesale Truck Parts, Window Glass Coating & Tinting, Truck Canopies & Shells, Mergers & Acquisitio	112 Medinah Ct	5024723065
Labrot and Graham Distillery	Breweries, Factory Tours, Food & Drink, Tours	7855 Mccracken Pike	8598791812

Nursing Homes in Frankfort

2 nursing homes and rehabilitation centers (CMS data).

Facility	Ownership	Beds	Residents	Overall	Health	Staffing	Quality	Phone
GOLDEN LIVINGCENTER - FRANKFORT 117 OLD SOLDIERS LANE	For profit - Corporation	100	97	4/5	—	2/5	2/5	5028757272
BRADFORD SQUARE GENESIS HEALTHCARE 1040 US 127 SOUTH	For profit - Corporation	100	90	2/5	—	3/5	1/5	5028755600

Pharmacies in Frankfort

11 pharmacies and drugstores.

Pharmacy	Address	Phone
CAPITAL PHARMACY AND MEDICAL EQUIPMENT	662 EAST MAIN STREET	502-223-2827
CVS - 2336	709 EAST MAIN STREET	502-226-7049
KMART	1300 UNITED STATES HIGHWAY 127 SOUTH	502-875-5997
KROGER	302 BRIGHTON PARK BOULEVARD	502-695-0918
KROGER	1309 UNITED STATES HIGHWAY 127 SOUTH	502-875-0127
RITE AID - 3939	101 EASTWOOD SHOPPING CENTER	502-695-5626
RITE AID - 4655	1303 UNITED STATES HIGHWAY 127 SOUTH	502-875-3425
WAL-MART SUPERCENTER - 720	301 LEONARDWOOD ROAD	502-875-4020
WALGREENS - 9855	1300 UNITED STATES HIGHWAY 127	502-223-3728
WALGREENS - 9856	385 VERSAILLES ROAD	502-695-7364
WAYNES PHARMACY	1230 UNITED STATES HIGHWAY 127 SOUTH	502-875-2550

EV Charging Stations in Frankfort

Name	Address	Network	Level 2	Connectors	Access
FPB FARMERS MARKET1	404 Wilkinson Blvd	ChargePoint Network	2	J1772	public
FPB JUNIPER HILL1	800 Louisville Rd	ChargePoint Network	2	J1772	public
FPB OLIVESTREET1	119 W Broadway St	ChargePoint Network	2	J1772	public
Home2 Suites by Hilton Frankfort - Tesla Destination	105 Allen Wy	Tesla Destination	4	TESLA	public
KY EV KY CAP EV NORTH	702 Capitol Avenue	ChargePoint Network	2	J1772	public
KY EV KY CAP EV SOUTH	702 Capitol Avenue	ChargePoint Network	2	J1772	public
Neil Huffman Nissan - Frankfort	1220 Versailles Rd	Non-Networked	1	J1772	public

Cell Towers in Frankfort

Address	Structure Type	Height (ft)
578 JEPTHA KNOB ROAD (76266)	GTOWER	124
6769 FRANKFORT ROAD	LTOWER	107
350 KENTUCKY AVENUE	LTOWER	99
1815 Bypass South (148463)	LTOWER	91
1520 GLENSBURO ROAD	TOWER	91
1520 GLENSBURO ROAD	TOWER	91
440 Paynes Mill Road	TOWER	91
Top of Shelbyville Mountain	TOWER	91
506 JOHNSON ROAD (76273)	LTOWER	91
1527 WOODS ROAD RD #1	TOWER	91
1490 WOODS LANE	LTOWER	91
424 SPRING STATION ROAD	LTOWER	90
SPRING STATION PIKE	TOWER	90
GLENNIS CREEK ROAD (37779)	LTOWER	74
810 US 151 (76274)	LTOWER	65
935 TAYLOR ROAD (76277)	MTOWER	57
400C Clifton Avenue	TOWER	57
Hwy 127 East 916 East Main Street	TOWER	55

Fire Stations in Frankfort

Name	Address	Type	Active Firefighters	Volunteers	Phone
Frankfort Fire & EMS	300 W 2ND ST	Career			502-875-8511
Franklin County Fire Department	106 Darby Shire Cir	Career			502-695-1617

Bridges in Frankfort

Type	Kind	Year Built	Length (ft)	Daily Traffic	Condition
Culvert	Concrete	1960	35	40,748	F
Stringer/Multi-beam	Prestressed concrete continuous	2023	175	40,748	G
Stringer/Multi-beam	Prestressed concrete continuous	2023	175	40,748	G
Culvert	Concrete	1972	22	38,908	F
Tee Beam	Concrete continuous	1960	209	27,413	F
Stringer/Multi-beam	Steel	1978	108	27,413	F
Stringer/Multi-beam	Steel continuous	1962	526	24,081	F
Stringer/Multi-beam	Steel continuous	1962	410	24,081	F
Girder/Floorbeam	Steel continuous	1963	774	24,081	P
Girder/Floorbeam	Steel continuous	1963	774	24,081	P
Stringer/Multi-beam	Steel continuous	1972	300	24,081	F
Tee Beam	Concrete	1962	53	24,081	F
Tee Beam	Concrete	1962	119	24,081	F
Tee Beam	Concrete continuous	1960	300	22,628	F
Tee Beam	Concrete continuous	1960	300	22,628	F
Stringer/Multi-beam	Prestressed concrete continuous	2023	183	20,374	F
Stringer/Multi-beam	Prestressed concrete continuous	2023	183	20,374	G
Stringer/Multi-beam	Prestressed concrete continuous	2023	229	20,374	G
Stringer/Multi-beam	Prestressed concrete continuous	2023	229	20,374	G
Stringer/Multi-beam	Steel continuous	1972	300	19,454	F
Stringer/Multi-beam	Prestressed concrete continuous	1992	277	19,037	F
Segmental Box Girder	Prestressed concrete continuous	1979	840	17,909	F
Box Beam (Single/Spread)	Prestressed concrete continuous	1978	283	17,909	F
Box Beam (Single/Spread)	Prestressed concrete continuous	1978	273	17,504	F
Stringer/Multi-beam	Prestressed concrete continuous	1989	340	16,004	F
Stringer/Multi-beam	Steel continuous	1989	437	16,004	F
Stringer/Multi-beam	Prestressed concrete continuous	1974	202	13,665	F
Culvert	Steel	1976	41	13,665	F
Culvert	Concrete	1949	24	13,277	F
Box Beam (Single/Spread)	Prestressed concrete	1989	69	13,276	F
Stringer/Multi-beam	Prestressed concrete continuous	1978	243	11,338	F
Stringer/Multi-beam	Steel continuous	1938	705	7,414	F
Culvert	Concrete	1949	23	6,317	F
Tee Beam	Concrete	1934	146	5,961	F
Culvert	Concrete	1977	32	5,916	F
Culvert	Concrete	1941	37	5,727	F
Stringer/Multi-beam	Prestressed concrete continuous	1990	244	5,034	F
Stringer/Multi-beam	Prestressed concrete continuous	1991	193	4,340	F
Tee Beam	Concrete	1941	342	4,125	F
Stringer/Multi-beam	Steel continuous	1989	765	3,490	F
Stringer/Multi-beam	Steel continuous	1989	765	3,490	F
Culvert	Concrete	1977	46	3,462	P
Box Beam (Multiple)	Prestressed concrete	1975	68	3,389	F
Truss (Thru)	Steel	1894	410	3,273	P
Culvert	Concrete	1932	21	3,181	F
Culvert	Concrete	2020	44	3,181	G
Box Beam (Multiple)	Prestressed concrete	2003	78	2,722	F
Box Beam (Multiple)	Prestressed concrete	1978	66	2,627	F
Culvert	Concrete	1984	25	2,128	F
Culvert	Concrete	1984	115	2,128	F
Tee Beam	Concrete	1955	265	1,672	P
Tee Beam	Concrete continuous	1957	285	1,625	F
Box Beam (Multiple)	Prestressed concrete	1965	46	826	F
Stringer/Multi-beam	Prestressed concrete continuous	1982	255	826	F
Box Beam (Multiple)	Prestressed concrete	2017	69	787	G
Culvert	Concrete	2017	25	787	G
Stringer/Multi-beam	Prestressed concrete continuous	1970	258	670	F
Tee Beam	Concrete	1951	68	664	F
Box Beam (Multiple)	Prestressed concrete	1970	25	664	F
Tee Beam	Concrete	1951	76	660	F
Box Beam (Multiple)	Prestressed concrete	1961	24	660	F
Box Beam (Multiple)	Prestressed concrete	1966	84	558	P
Tee Beam	Concrete continuous	1962	347	554	F
Tee Beam	Concrete continuous	1960	286	493	F
Tee Beam	Concrete	1956	99	493	F
Box Beam (Multiple)	Prestressed concrete	1976	62	422	P
Tee Beam	Concrete	1965	84	404	F
Culvert	Steel	1984	23	396	F
Culvert	Concrete	1950	24	380	F
Culvert	Concrete	1951	21	380	F
Box Beam (Multiple)	Prestressed concrete	1985	204	380	F
Box Beam (Multiple)	Prestressed concrete	1997	79	321	F
Tee Beam	Concrete	1951	190	319	P
Tee Beam	Concrete continuous	1972	282	301	F
Slab	Concrete	1945	45	275	F
Box Beam (Multiple)	Prestressed concrete	2005	70	270	G
Slab	Concrete	2012	60	253	F
Box Beam (Multiple)	Prestressed concrete	1972	26	212	F
Box Beam (Multiple)	Prestressed concrete	1972	26	212	F
Box Beam (Multiple)	Prestressed concrete	2007	40	212	F
Box Beam (Multiple)	Prestressed concrete	2017	60	206	G
Box Beam (Multiple)	Prestressed concrete	2012	79	183	F
Culvert	Concrete	1957	24	174	F
Culvert	Concrete	1957	38	174	F
Culvert	Concrete	1960	41	137	F
Box Beam (Multiple)	Prestressed concrete	1968	36	137	F
Tee Beam	Concrete	1965	100	137	P
Box Beam (Multiple)	Prestressed concrete	1995	62	132	F
Box Beam (Multiple)	Prestressed concrete	1979	28	110	F
Box Beam (Multiple)	Prestressed concrete	1979	28	110	F
Tee Beam	Concrete	1959	159	103	F
Box Beam (Multiple)	Prestressed concrete	1974	83	103	F
Box Beam (Single/Spread)	Prestressed concrete	2009	58	83	G
Tee Beam	Concrete	1962	129	69	P
Box Beam (Multiple)	Prestressed concrete	2011	64	69	F
Box Beam (Multiple)	Prestressed concrete	2019	103	69	G
Box Beam (Multiple)	Prestressed concrete	2007	24	50	F
Box Beam (Multiple)	Prestressed concrete	2007	28	50	F
Box Beam (Multiple)	Prestressed concrete	2005	78	34	F
Stringer/Multi-beam	Steel	2014	80	33	G
Box Beam (Multiple)	Prestressed concrete	1998	36	27	F
Stringer/Multi-beam	Steel	2009	40	25	F

Correctional Facilities in Frankfort

Name	Address	Type	Population	Capacity	Status
FRANKLIN COUNTY REGIONAL JAIL / RESTRICTED CUSTODY CENTER	400 COFFEE TREE RD	COUNTY	342	324	OPEN
FRANKFORT CAREER DEVELOPMENT CENTER	380 COFFEE TREE RD	STATE		205	CLOSED

Superfund Sites Near Frankfort

1 EPA Superfund sites (hazardous waste cleanup locations).

Site	Address	County
BIOMASS ENERGY, LLC-SOUTH POINT POWER	65 AVENUE OF CHAMPIONS	LAWRENCE

Airports Near Frankfort

50 airports within the area.

Airport	IATA	Type
Blue Grass Airport	LEX	Medium Airport
Central Kentucky Regional Airport	—	Medium Airport
Air Castle Airport	—	Small Airport
Allen and Gloss Airport	—	Small Airport
Arnolds Airport	—	Small Airport
Berea-Richmond Airport	—	Small Airport
Blue Haven Farm Airport	—	Small Airport
Brennan Farm Airport	—	Small Airport
Buzzard's Roost Airport	—	Small Airport
Caintuckee Airport	—	Small Airport
Capital City Airport	FFT	Small Airport
Cartersville Airport	—	Small Airport
Charlie Bravo's Airport	—	Small Airport
Cherry Hill Airport	—	Small Airport
Coal Field	—	Small Airport
Colby Airport	—	Small Airport
Craw Daddy Landing Airport	—	Small Airport
Cynthiana-Harrison County Airport	—	Small Airport
Deer Run Airpark	—	Small Airport
Flying C Farms Airport	—	Small Airport
Forest Hill Airport - Silo Field	—	Small Airport
Gallatin County Airport	—	Small Airport
Gene Snyder Airport	—	Small Airport
Georgetown-Scott County Regional Airport	—	Small Airport
Giltner Airport	—	Small Airport
Harold Reynolds Airport	—	Small Airport
Herbs Field	—	Small Airport
High Point Farm Airport	—	Small Airport
Holloway Field	—	Small Airport
Jeffries Farm Airport	—	Small Airport
John M. Foree Airport	—	Small Airport
Jordan Hill Farm Airport	—	Small Airport
Kitty Hawk Farm Ultralightport	—	Small Airport
Lebanon Springfield Airport - George Hoerter Field	—	Small Airport
Lee Bottom Airport	—	Small Airport
Lucas Field	—	Small Airport
Madi's Meadows Airport	—	Small Airport
Madison Municipal Airport	MDN	Small Airport
Mason Valley Airport	—	Small Airport
Miles Field	—	Small Airport
Mountain View Airfield	—	Small Airport
Mueller Farm Airport	—	Small Airport
Owen Air Park	—	Small Airport
Papaws Landing	—	Small Airport
Renick Field	—	Small Airport
Roberts Airport	—	Small Airport
Robinson Airport	—	Small Airport
Rooster Field	—	Small Airport
Ryan Field	—	Small Airport
Samuels Field	BRY	Small Airport

Police Stations in Frankfort

4 police stations.

Station	Address	Phone
Frankfort City Police Station
Franklin Co Sheriff
Lawrenceburg Police Department	205 East Woodford Street
Versailles Police Station	239 North Main Street

Grocery Stores in Frankfort

51 grocery stores.

Store	Type	Address
ALDI 44043	Supermarket	1300 US 127
Ampm Foodmart	Convenience Store	2215 US Highway 127 S
Capital Food Mart	Convenience Store	301 W 2nd St
Circle K 4703217	Convenience Store	750 Schenkel Ln
Clark's Pump-n-Shop 88	Convenience Store	100 Isaac Shelby Cir W
CVS Pharmacy 10687	Other	1230 US Highway 127 S
Discount Tobacco Store	Convenience Store	671 E Main St
Dollar General 12885	Other	710 Holmes St
Dollar General 21647	Other	2865 Louisville Rd
Dollar General 23041	Other	3886 US Highway 127 S
Dollar General 25346	Other	1303 US Highway 127
DOLLAR GENERAL 3420	Other	363 Versailles Rd Ste B
DOLLAR GENERAL 7082	Other	1151 US Highway 127 S
Dollar Tree 2439	Other	363 Versailles Rd
Dollar Tree 8428	Other	1300 US Highway 127 S
DOLLARTREE 10722	Other	709 E. Main St.
Eastway Market 12	Convenience Store	1009 Holmes St
Family Dollar 498	Other	209 Eastwood Shopping Ctr
Family Dollar 6943	Other	104A Northgate Dr
FiveStar 4361	Convenience Store	375 Leonardwood Drive
FiveStar 4479	Convenience Store	1645 Versailles Rd
FRANKFORT SAVE A LOT 23494	Supermarket	113 Eastwood Shopping Ctr
Frankfort Shell Food Mart	Convenience Store	101 Duncan Rd
FRANKLIN COUNTY FARMERS MARKET	Farmers and Markets	404 Wilkinson Blvd
Gulf Food Mart	Convenience Store	863 E Main St
Handy Market	Convenience Store	531 Holmes St
KROGER #L-00368 L368	Super Store	1309 US Highway 127 S
Kroger 397	Super Store	300 Brighton Park Blvd
Locals Food Hub & Pizza Pub	Grocery Store	863 Wilkinson Blvd
Mahakal Food Llc	Convenience Store	2655 Evergreen Rd
Racetrac 2601	Convenience Store	101 Bizzack Blvd
Rhett's Country Market	Convenience Store	7460 Bald Knob Rd
Rishva Inc	Convenience Store	7175 US Highway 127 N
River Bend Foodmart	Convenience Store	20 Devils Hollow Access Rd
Rocket Food Mart	Convenience Store	1326 Highway 151 Rd
Rosa Mexicana	Grocery Store	1350 Versailles Rd
S.M.S. LLC	Convenience Store	895 Louisville Rd
Samjay African International Market	Other	125 Rolling Acres Dr
Shell Food Mart	Convenience Store	1680 Versailles Rd
Skyview Mart LLC	Convenience Store	40 Steadmantown Ln
Speedway 9611	Convenience Store	1401 Us Highway 127 S
Speedway 9635	Convenience Store	387 Versailles Rd
Speedway 9700	Convenience Store	697 Isaac Shelby Cir W
Speedway 9720	Convenience Store	1001 Louisville Rd
Speedy Mart Frankfort	Convenience Store	682 E Main St
Star Food Mart	Convenience Store	147 Holmes St
T Mart	Convenience Store	605 Schenkel Ln
Upton Quick Stop 3	Convenience Store	1401 Louisville Rd
Walgreens 9855	Other	1300 US Highway 127 S
Walgreens 9856	Other	385 Versailles Rd
Walmart 720	Super Store	301 Leonardwood Rd

Treatment Centers in Frankfort

4 treatment centers.

Center	Type	Phone
CommonHealth Recovery	Substance Abuse	502-661-1444
Isaiah House - Womens Versailles	Substance Abuse	859-873-9277
New Vista - Anderson Clinic	Both	502-839-7203 x226
New Vista - Franklin County Outpatient Clinic	Both	502-223-2182

DOL Wage Violations in Frankfort

16 employers with DOL wage violations totaling $186,331 in back wages owed to 160 employees.

Violations

$186,331

Back Wages Owed

160

Employees Owed

Data from the U.S. Department of Labor Wage and Hour Division (WHD) enforcement actions since FY 2005.

Employer	Severity	Parent Company	ZIP	Industry	Cases	Back Wages	Per Employee	Employees
Asian Buffet	—	—	40601	—	1	$60,690	$12,138	5
Noah's Ark Childcare & Learning Center, LLC	—	—	40601	—	1	$46,604	$3,107	15
APHIX	—	APHIX, LLC	40601	—	1	$24,449	$1,287	19
Cardinal Office Products	—	—	40601	—	1	$15,379	$1,099	14
John's Discount Liquor & Tobacco	—	—	40601	—	1	$11,860	$791	15
Bourbon on Main	—	—	40601	—	2	$10,954	$421	26
Bradley Racing Stables	—	—	40601	—	1	$7,878	$358	22
Wilson Nurseries, Inc.	—	—	40601	—	1	$2,092	$2,092	1
Southern Preschool & Childcare	—	—	40601	—	1	$1,489	$186	8
The Dragon Bar & Grille	—	—	40601	—	1	$1,464	$293	5
David Talley	—	—	40601	—	3	$1,044	$116	9
Capital Pharmacy and Medical Equipment	—	—	40601	—	1	$942	$314	3
Angelico Cruz-Cruz	—	—	40601	—	1	$683	$53	13
Frankfort Habilitation, Inc.	—	Forever Care, Inc dba Independent Opportunities, LLC	40601	—	1	$322	$322	1
My Wireless	—	—	40601	—	1	$258	$258	1
Sage Garden Cafe	—	—	40601	—	1	$223	$74	3

Churches & Religious Organizations in Frankfort

52 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

Name	Address
BETHESDA TEMPLE CHURCH OF THE LIVING GOD INC	PO BOX 1006
BOONE PLAZA CHURCH OF CHRIST	1020 HOLLY HILL DR
BRIDGEPORT CHRISTIAN CHURCH	175 EVERGREEN RD
C MICHAEL DAVENPORT CHAPELCHARITIES FOUNDATION	PO BOX 4254
CAPITAL CHURCH OF GOD	600 1/2 SCHENKEL LN
CHRIST TEMPLE CHURCH OF KENTUCKY INC	PO BOX 1763
CHRISTIAN ASSEMBLY CHURCH	PO BOX 477
CHURCH OF PENTECOST FRANKFORT USA INC	PO BOX 838
CHURCH ON THE RIVER-EL ELOHE WORLD MISSIONS INTERNATIONAL INC	770 DEVILS HOLLOW RD
CIRCLE OF LOVE MINISTRIES INC	1206 YUMA TRL
CRISTO EL SALVADOR DEL MUNDO IGLESIA CRISTIANA	558 SHENANDOAH DR
DAVID HESS MINISTRIES	1206 YUMA TRL
FIRST APOSTOLIC CHURCH OF FRANKFORT INC	137 SKYVIEW DR
FIRST ASSEMBLY OF GOD CHURCH	1019 E MAIN ST
FIRST CHRISTIAN CHURCH	2 HMB CIR
FIRST CHURCH OF GOD	415 S MILES AVE
FIRST CHURCH OF GOD	1029 BURLINGTON LN
FRANKFORT CHURCH OF CHRIST INC	517 GREENUP AVE
FRANKFORT INTERFAITH COUNCIL INC	408 FARMBROOK CIR
FRIENDSHIP CHRISTIAN CHURCH INC	618 COMANCHE TRL
GOSPEL LIFE COMMUNITY CHURCH	PO BOX 4828
GRACE BAPTIST CHURCH	1134 OLD U S 127 SOUTH
HIGHLAND CHRISTIAN CHURCH	PO BOX 365
HOPE COMMUNITY CHURCH INC	5930 US HIGHWAY 127 S
HOUSE OF REFUGE LIFE CENTER LLC	340 COLLEGE PARK DR
HUNGRY AND THIRSTY INC	426 WESTWOOD DR
INFINITE WAY INC	519 W 2ND ST
ISLAMIC CENTER OF FRANKFORT INC	741 SCHENKEL LN
LIBERTY CHURCH OF GOD	1471 TWILIGHT TRL
LIFE CHANGING MINISTRIES INC	355 BARK BRANCH RD
MILLVILLE CHRISTIAN CHURCH	5210 MCCRACKEN PIKE
MOUNT ZION CHRISTIAN CHURCH	225 MOUNT ZION RD
MULTIPLY CHURCH INC	833 LOUISVILLE RD
NEW HARVEST ASSEMBLY OF GOD	3864 U S 127 SOUTH
NEW TESTAMENT BAPTIST CHURCH INC OF FRANKLIN COUNTY KENTUCKY	ROUTE 4 MCONNS ROAD BOX 76
PATILLO LEADERSHIP GROUP	387 WESTOVER RD
POINT COMMUNITY CHURCH INC	1142 HOLMES ST
PROVIDENCE BAPTIST CHURCH	6265 GEORGETOWN RD
REAL LIFE CHURCH MINISTRIES INC	910 MOSS LN
REFRESHING MINISTRIES INC	3238 JONES LN
RIVER OF LIFE CHURCH	306 SENATE DR
RIVERS OF LIFE CHURCH	535 HOLMES ST
SEVEN STARS MINISTRIES	1700 DEVILS HOLLOW RD
SOUL SALVATION MINISTRIES INC	122 E BROADWAY ST
SQUARE 1 CHURCH INC	PO BOX 4540
TIMES OF REFRESHING MINISTRIES INC	122 E BROADWAY ST
TRIPLE CROWN COWBOY CHURCH INC	PO BOX 1153
TRUTH BAPTIST CHURCH	334 HOLMES ST
VICTORY CHAPEL	1973 MILLS LN
WAT KENTUCKY BOBHIVANARAM INC	641 SKYLINE DR
WAYPOINT WESLEYAN CHURCH	352 KENTUCKY AVE
WHEN LOVE FINDS LOVE INC	3296 JONES LN

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Frequently Asked Questions About Frankfort

What is the population of Frankfort?

Frankfort has a population of 28,452 residents and is located in Kentucky. The population density is 1,926 people per square mile, spread across 14.6 square miles. The median age of residents is 34.7 years, which is younger than the national median of 38.9 years. The population is 51.5% female and 48.5% male.

Is Frankfort expensive to live in?

Frankfort is more affordable than the national average, with a cost of living index of 90.2 / below the baseline of 100. The median household income is $54,438, 28% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $171,600 (39% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $935 per month, below the national average of $1,163. The home price-to-income ratio is 3.2x, indicating housing is reasonably affordable relative to local income levels.

Is Frankfort safe?

Frankfort is safer than the national average, with a violent crime rate of 292 per 100,000 compared to the U.S. rate of 380. Property crime occurs at a rate of 3,427 per 100,000 (above the national average). Overall, Frankfort receives a safety grade of F based on combined crime data.

What is the weather like in Frankfort?

Frankfort enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 57°F (14°C). Winter temperatures average 34°F in January, while summers reach an average of 77°F in July. The area receives 293 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 47.3 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median Air Quality Index (AQI) of 41.

How is the job market in Frankfort?

Frankfort has a healthy job market with an unemployment rate of 4.6%, near the national average of 3.6%. The average weekly wage is $1,157. There are 2,802 business establishments in the area, including 125 restaurants and food service locations. The average commute time is 18 minutes, and 9.2% of workers work from home.

How much does housing cost in Frankfort?

The median home value in Frankfort is $171,600. Zillow estimates the typical home value at $242,757. For renters, the median monthly rent is $935. Fair market rent is $794 for a 1-bedroom and $984 for a 2-bedroom apartment. The homeownership rate is 48.0%. The average annual property tax is $3,377.

How are the schools in Frankfort?

Schools in Frankfort score 5.2 out of 10 on standardized testing, near the national average. 27.9% of adults in Frankfort hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national average of 33.7%. 90.8% have completed high school. 11.8% hold a graduate or professional degree.

How healthy is Frankfort?

The obesity rate in Frankfort is 31.0% (below the national rate of 32.1%). 20.7% of adults are smokers. 29.9% are physically inactive. 72.7% of residents have access to exercise opportunities. The primary care physician ratio is 1:2,720.

What is transportation like in Frankfort?

The average commute in Frankfort is 18 minutes, shorter than the national average of 28 minutes. 75.3% of workers drive alone to work, 2% use public transit, and 9.2% work from home.

What are the demographics of Frankfort?

The racial and ethnic makeup of Frankfort is 72.9% White, 13.9% Black or African American, 1.4% Hispanic or Latino. 91.5% of residents speak only English at home, while 8.5% speak Spanish. 5.3% of the population are military veterans. 16.1% of residents have a disability. 93.6% have health insurance coverage.

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Midway, KY 1,748 pop · 10.3 mi Lawrenceburg, KY 11,838 pop · 11.3 mi Versailles, KY 10,382 pop · 12.7 mi Pleasureville, KY 1,286 pop · 17.1 mi Georgetown, KY 38,206 pop · 18.5 mi Shelbyville, KY 17,436 pop · 19.8 mi Eminence, KY 2,710 pop · 20.5 mi Owenton, KY 1,600 pop · 23.8 mi Wilmore, KY 6,031 pop · 24.5 mi Lexington-Fayette urban county, KY 321,122 pop · 24.6 mi Simpsonville, KY 3,006 pop · 26.3 mi Nicholasville, KY 31,625 pop · 26.6 mi Elk Creek, KY 2,344 pop · 28.0 mi Taylorsville, KY 1,566 pop · 28.6 mi

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