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Frankfort, KY
Full City Profile · Kentucky · Franklin County County
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
B
Overall
3.1 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
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
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
292 violent crimes/100K
B
Education
3.2 / 5.0
27.9% bachelor's degree or higher
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. Annual precipitation totals 47.3 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.
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
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)
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").