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Alexandria, KY

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Demographics

HomogeneousSimpson's Diversity Index: 18
Population10,430
Foreign Born2.9%
Population Density1,507people per mi²
Median Age38.3 yrs
Demographics Trajectory
GrowingSince 2010, this city's population has grown with relatively minor shifts in racial composition.
Current Race / Ethnicity Breakdown
Population Trends

Quality of Life

Overall Quality Of Life
A-
Great

A high quality of life with strong walkability, manageable living costs, healthy neighborhood signals, and solid amenity access.

Quality of Life blends cost of living, nearby amenities, socioeconomic signals, and neighborhood character. City-level scores represent the whole municipality; individual neighborhoods can differ.

Cost of Living

91/100

9% below national average

A+

The Real Cost of Living in Alexandria, Kentucky

TierIndividualFamily (4)
Survival $17k$32k
Comfortable $49k$72k
Luxury $139k+$215k+
Elite (Top 5%) $163k+$253k+
Affordability Ratio

143%

The Hood Index™

A metric tracking the socioeconomic signals of the area.

A+
Hood Index scan area
Luxury Lean91%
RisksNeutralGrowth
Premium
16
Positive
16
Poor
2
Negative
1

Groceries

7 within 10 miles

2mi

Gas

20 within 10 miles

0.6mi

Hospital

20 within 20 miles

8.8mi

Airport

John Glenn Columbus International Airport

107.1mi

Post Office

USPS — Melbourne, KY

4.8mi

Critical Amenities

Golf6Nearest 4.4 mi
Camping14Nearest 12.7 mi
Marina6Nearest 5.7 mi
Winery3Nearest 4.1 mi
Ice Rink0Nearest 11.9 mi
Gun Range0Nearest 14.2 mi

Affluence Level

Overall Affluence Grade
B-
Good

An upper-middle-class area. Household wealth, education levels, and homeownership run ahead of national benchmarks.

Median HHI
$104k+2.8%
38% above US avg
Est. Avg Net Worth
$557k
15% below US avg
College Educated
36.5%
4% above US avg
WFH
13.8%
3% below US avg
Homeownership
94.1%
44% above US avg
Median Home
$253k
10% below US avg

Crime

Overall Crime Grade
B
Safe

Generally safer than 64% of comparable U.S. locations.

Crime Rate
14.0
Incidents per 1,000 residents
5yr Trend
−27.1%
Overall crime change since 2020

Violent Crime

5yr−27.6%
Homicide*
0.03 / 1k ResidentsEqual to state avg
Robbery*
0.28 / 1k ResidentsEqual to state avg
Aggravated Assault*
1.35 / 1k ResidentsEqual to state avg

Property Crime

5yr−26.5%
Burglary*
1.59 / 1k ResidentsEqual to state avg
Larceny-Theft*
8.54 / 1k ResidentsEqual to state avg
Motor Vehicle Theft*
1.82 / 1k ResidentsEqual to state avg
Source: FBI Crime Data · 2025* = State-level data substituted where local agency has not published figures

Political Climate

Cook PVI: R+18Solidly Conservative

District shown is the primary district for this city’s centroid. Cities may span multiple districts.

Presidential Voting Trends for Alexandria, Kentucky
Dem Rep
20%30%40%50%60%70%2000200420082012201620202024

Personal Sovereignty

Personal Sovereignty measures your capacity for self-reliance and independence with minimal government friction. Higher scores mean fewer barriers between you and the way you want to live... but it assumes you have the space you need and good neighbors.

Overall Sovereignty Grade
B
Self-Reliant

Viable for self-reliance. Generally workable, though some barriers may limit total independence.

State Policy

Tax Burden
C+
Fair9.6% of income
Property Rights
D+
WeakIJ Grade D+
Firearm Rights
A
GreatFPC Grade A
Homeschooling
A-
GoodLow regulation

Energy independence: Importer (60% of energy produced in-state)

Personal Liberty

Raw Milk
D-
RestrictedLimited
Gambling Laws
C+
LimitedTribal · Poker · Sportsbetting
Marijuana Laws
C+
LimitedMedical only

Homesteading

Growing Season202 days276 frost-free
Annual Rainfall49.9"
Elevation840 ft

Strategic Assessment

Strategic Assessment grades tactical survivability using Joel Skousen's Strategic Relocation framework. Major population centers, blast zones, natural disasters, and border exposure all drive risk — lower exposure means a more defensible position in a crisis.

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Overall Strategic Grade
C
Exposed

Meaningful friction. Expect exposure to either population pressure, blast zones, or natural disaster risk. Consider buying a retreat property.

Strategic Pillars

City Proximity
D
Poor12 mi to nearest major city
Pop. Density
C-
Weak1,507/sq mi
Fallout Danger
B
Fair2 within ~30 mi
Natural Disaster
C-
WeakInland Flooding, Tornado, Cold Wave, Strong Wind, Heat Wave
Border / Coast
A+
Greatborder 296 mi · coast 458 mi
FEMA Expected Loss$26.0M/yrfor the county

Key Distances

Nearest Major CityCincinnati309k people are 12 mi away
Nearest Major AirportNo hub airport within 50 mi
Distance to State Capital59 miFrankfort, KY
Nearest Prison11 mi6 within 25 mi

* Values derived from national, state, county, city and local statistics and may differ in a specific area. Last updated: 2026-04-21T18:44:37.000Z

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