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Erlanger, KY

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Erlanger, KY

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Demographics

Predominantly WhiteSimpson's Diversity Index: 26
Population19,677
Foreign Born1.3%
Population Density2,345people per mi²
Median Age37.7 yrs
Demographics Trajectory
StableSince 2010, this city has held a relatively stable population and racial composition.
Current Race / Ethnicity Breakdown
Population Trends

Quality of Life

Overall Quality Of Life
B+
Good

Above-average quality of iife. The area offers a reasonable cost of living, decent mobility, and a mix of neighborhood amenities.

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

77/100

23% below national average

A+

The Real Cost of Living in Erlanger, Kentucky

TierIndividualFamily (4)
Survival $16k$29k
Comfortable $37k$54k
Luxury $123k+$190k+
Elite (Top 5%) $144k+$224k+
Affordability Ratio

145%

The Hood Index™

A metric tracking the socioeconomic signals of the area.

A
Hood Index scan area
Luxury Lean82%
RisksNeutralGrowth
Premium
40
Positive
40
Poor
10
Negative
7

Groceries

8 within 10 miles

0.6mi

Gas

20 within 10 miles

0.3mi

Hospital

20 within 20 miles

1.3mi

Airport

Indianapolis International Airport

103.5mi

Post Office

USPS — Erlanger, KY

0.6mi

Critical Amenities

Golf7Nearest 3.3 mi
Camping15Nearest 8.6 mi
Marina3Nearest 9.5 mi
Winery2Nearest 7.8 mi
Ice Rink1Nearest 7.3 mi
Gun Range0Nearest 15.7 mi

Affluence Level

Overall Affluence Grade
C
Average

A middle-class area roughly in line with national averages across income, home values, education, and employment.

Median HHI
$78k+5.8%
4% above US avg
Est. Avg Net Worth
$392k
40% below US avg
College Educated
32.3%
8% below US avg
WFH
14.6%
2% above US avg
Homeownership
68.7%
5% above US avg
Median Home
$189k
33% below US avg

Crime

Overall Crime Grade
A+
Very Safe

Lower crime rates than 94% of comparable U.S. locations.

Crime Rate
4.2
Incidents per 1,000 residents
5yr Trend
−8.6%
Overall crime change since 2020

Violent Crime

5yr−3.9%
Homicide
0.00 / 1k Residents100% below state avg
Robbery
0.00 / 1k Residents100% below state avg
Aggravated Assault
0.35 / 1k Residents74% below state avg

Property Crime

5yr−13.4%
Burglary
0.39 / 1k Residents75% below state avg
Larceny-Theft
2.37 / 1k Residents72% below state avg
Motor Vehicle Theft
0.74 / 1k Residents59% below state avg
Source: FBI Crime Data · 2025

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 Erlanger, 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 Season200 days273 frost-free
Annual Rainfall50.8"
Elevation899 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
F
Poor7.5 mi to nearest major city
Pop. Density
D-
Poor2,345/sq mi
Fallout Danger
B
Fair1 within ~30 mi
Natural Disaster
D-
PoorInland Flooding, Tornado, Cold Wave, Strong Wind, Heat Wave
Border / Coast
A+
Greatborder 297 mi · coast 469 mi
FEMA Expected Loss$46.8M/yrfor the county

Key Distances

Nearest Major CityCincinnati309k people are 7.5 mi away
Nearest Major AirportNo hub airport within 50 mi
Distance to State Capital58 miFrankfort, KY
Nearest Prison7.0 mi6 within 25 mi

* Values derived from national, state, county, city and local statistics and may differ in a specific area. Last updated: 2026-04-21T09:45:34.000Z

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