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Frenchburg, KY

Full City Profile · Kentucky · Menifee County County

2.1 /5.0
C Fair
773 Population 920/sq mi density
$26,375 Median Income $21,280 per capita
$123,000 Home Value $122,786 Zillow
$477 Median Rent 34.4% income on rent
55°F Avg Temperature 299 sunny days/yr
64 Violent Crime/100K 445 property/100K
C
Overall
2.1 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C
Economy
2.1 / 5.0
$26,375 median income, 3.6% unemployment
A
Affordability
4.0 / 5.0
$123,000 home value, $477/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
64 violent crimes/100K
F
Education
1.3 / 5.0
4.2% bachelor's degree or higher

Frenchburg, KY

At a Glance

Median Income
$26,375
65% below
$21,280 per capita
Home Value
$123,000
56% below
Zillow: $122,786
Median Rent
$477/mo
59% below
34.4% of income on rent
Violent Crime
64/100K
83% below
445/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
4.2%
88% below
85.0% high school+
Unemployment
3.6%
0% below
32.4% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
31.0%
3% below
20.7% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
55°F
299 sunny days/yr

How Frenchburg Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
35%
Home Value
44%
Rent
41%
Poverty
261%
Bachelor's
12%
Unemployment
100%
Crime
17%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Frenchburg a Good Place to Live?

C
2.1 / 5.0 — Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Frenchburg residents earn a median household income of $26,375 , which is 65% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $21,280. The unemployment rate stands at 3.6% (0% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 32.4% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 130 business establishments, including 14 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Frenchburg is $123,000 , 56% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $122,786. Median rent is $477/month, with 34.4% 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 1987.

Safety & Crime

Frenchburg reports 64 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 83% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 445/100K.

Education

4.2% of adults in Frenchburg hold a bachelor's degree or higher (88% below the national average). 85.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.7/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Frenchburg has an average annual temperature of 55°F (13°C). Winters average 33°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. The area gets 299 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 53.2 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.

Data Overview

People

Population773
Median Age33.4 yrs
Density920/mi²
Male / Female62% / 38%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans9.8%

Economy

C
Median Income$26,375
Per Capita$21,280
Unemployment3.6%
Poverty32.4%
County GDP$115M
Avg Weekly Wage$810

Housing

A
Home Value$123,000
Rent$477
Ownership49.7%
Zillow$122,786
Housing Units288
Rent Burden34.4%

Crime

F
Violent64/100K
Property445/100K

Health

Obesity31.0%
Diabetes10.6%
Smoking20.7%
Heart Disease6.7%
Premature Death16,657/100K

Climate

Avg Temp55°F
Sunny Days299/yr
Rain53.2 in/yr
AQI41 (Good)
Elevation848 ft

Education

F
Bachelor's+4.2%
High School+85.0%
Graduate+3.3%
School Score4.7/10

Community

2024 VoteR 78% / D 20%
Commute32 min
Broadband64.7%
Internet Speed184 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries1

Did You Know?

The median home in Frenchburg was built in 1987.
The nearest airport is Greater Portsmouth Regional (74 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.447 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
20.7% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 184 Mbps.
The county recorded 5 fatal vehicle crashes.