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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

Parks & Recreation in Frankfort (26)

Abraham Lincoln Birthplace National Historical Park
National Historical Park
For over a century people from around the world have come to rural Central Kentucky to honor the humble beginnings of our 16th president, Abraham Lincoln. His early life on Kentucky's frontier shaped his character and prepared him to lead the nation through Civil War. Visit our country's f...
Entrance: $0
Activities: Astronomy, Stargazing, Food, Picnicking, Guided Tours, Self-Guided Tours - Walking, Hands-On, Junior Ranger Program, Wildlife Watching, Birdwatching, Park Film, Museum Exhibits, Shopping, Bookstore an...
Weather: There are four distinct seasons in Central Kentucky. However, temperature and weather conditions can vary widely within those seasons. Spring and Fall are generally pleasant with frequent rain showers...
Big Bone Lick State Historic Site
State Park
369 acres. Open Access
Entrance: $0
Blue Licks Battlefield State Resort Park
State Park
1,018 acres. Open Access
Entrance: $0
Camp Nelson National Monument
National Monument
The US Army established Camp Nelson as a fortified supply depot in April 1863. Over the next 3 years, the site evolved into a massive recruitment and training center for United States Colored Troops and a refugee camp for their families. It served as a shelter for civilians fleeing war and for ensla...
Entrance: $0
Activities: Hiking, Front-Country Hiking, Junior Ranger Program, Park Film, Museum Exhibits
Weather: Kentucky has a moderate climate, where summers are humid with highs typically in the upper 80s, and winter highs are in the low 40s. Of course, be aware of the possibility of storms or more extreme te...
Charlestown State Park
State Park
3,680 acres. Open Access
Entrance: $0
Clifty Falls State Park
State Park
1,149 acres. Open Access
Entrance: $0
E.P. Tom Sawyer State Park
State Park
544 acres. Open Access
Entrance: $0
East Fork State Park
State Park
8,830 acres. Open Access
Entrance: $0
Falls of The Ohio State Park
State Park
38 acres. Open Access
Entrance: $0
Falls Of The Ohio State Park
State Park
Open Access
Entrance: $0
Fort Boonesborough State Park
State Park
161 acres. Open Access
Entrance: $0
Fourteen Mile Creek Nature Preserve Addition
State Park
743 acres. Open Access
Entrance: $0
General Butler State Resort Park
State Park
550 acres. Open Access
Entrance: $0
George Rogers Clark State Park
State Park
3 acres. Open Access
Entrance: $0
Green River Lake State Park
State Park
3 acres. Open Access
Entrance: $0
Harrison State Park
State Park
15 acres. Open Access
Entrance: $0
Isaac Shelby Cemetery State Historic Site
State Park
3 acres. Open Access
Entrance: $0
Kincaid Lake State Park
State Park
478 acres. Open Access
Entrance: $0
Lincoln Homestead State Park
State Park
208 acres. Open Access
Entrance: $0
My Old Kentucky Home State Park
State Park
290 acres. Open Access
Entrance: $0
Old Fort Harrod State Park
State Park
23 acres. Open Access
Entrance: $0
Perryville Battlefield State Historic Site
State Park
1,183 acres. Open Access
Entrance: $0
Taylorsville Lake State Park
State Park
2,025 acres. Open Access
Entrance: $0
Versailles State Park
State Park
5,537 acres. Open Access
Entrance: $0
Waveland State Historic Site
State Park
13 acres. Open Access
Entrance: $0
William Howard Taft National Historic Site
National Historic Site
High atop one of Cincinnati's most prominent hilltops stands the two-story Greek Revival house where William Howard Taft was born and grew up. Hard work, a good education, and an interest in civic duty are attributes that made the Taft family outstanding leaders over the years. The environment ...
Entrance: $0
Activities: Food, Dining, Guided Tours, Junior Ranger Program, Park Film, Shopping, Bookstore and Park Store
Weather: The park lies in a humid continental zone with a generally temperate climate. Winters are mildly cold with average temperatures around 48 degrees (F). Summers are hot and humid with an average tempera...