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Florence, KY

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Florence, KY

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Demographics

Predominantly WhiteSimpson's Diversity Index: 35
Population32,334
Foreign Born6.1%
Population Density2,891people per mi²
Median Age40.5 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
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

90/100

10% below national average

A+

The Real Cost of Living in Florence, Kentucky

TierIndividualFamily (4)
Survival $19k$36k
Comfortable $38k$56k
Luxury $103k+$160k+
Elite (Top 5%) $121k+$188k+
Affordability Ratio

122%

The Hood Index™

A metric tracking the socioeconomic signals of the area.

A
Hood Index scan area
Luxury Lean85%
RisksNeutralGrowth
Premium
40
Positive
40
Poor
10
Negative
7

Groceries

8 within 10 miles

0.2mi

Gas

20 within 10 miles

0.3mi

Hospital

20 within 20 miles

1.9mi

Airport

Indianapolis International Airport

101.3mi

Post Office

USPS — Florence, KY

1.6mi

Critical Amenities

Golf4Nearest 1.1 mi
Camping15Nearest 9.1 mi
Marina0Nearest 12.9 mi
Winery1Nearest 9.9 mi
Ice Rink0Nearest 10.3 mi
Gun Range0Nearest 13.9 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
$69k+1.7%
9% below US avg
Est. Avg Net Worth
$372k
43% below US avg
College Educated
26.3%
25% below US avg
WFH
8.9%
38% below US avg
Homeownership
59.3%
9% below US avg
Median Home
$196k
30% below US avg

Crime

Overall Crime Grade
B
Safe

Generally safer than 62% of comparable U.S. locations.

Crime Rate
25.2
Incidents per 1,000 residents
5yr Trend
−17.7%
Overall crime change since 2020

Violent Crime

5yr+0.5%
Homicide
0.03 / 1k Residents12% above state avg
Robbery
0.32 / 1k Residents16% above state avg
Aggravated Assault
0.88 / 1k Residents35% below state avg

Property Crime

5yr−35.8%
Burglary
1.23 / 1k Residents23% below state avg
Larceny-Theft
20.59 / 1k Residents141% above state avg
Motor Vehicle Theft
1.43 / 1k Residents21% below state avg
Source: FBI Crime Data · 2025

Political Climate

Cook PVI: R+18Solidly Conservative
R
U.S. Representative of KY-4
Thomas Massie
?
Mayor
Julie Metzger Aubuchon

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

Presidential Voting Trends for Florence, 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 Season201 days276 frost-free
Annual Rainfall49.1"
Elevation853 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-
Poor11 mi to nearest major city
Pop. Density
D-
Poor2,891/sq mi
Fallout Danger
B
Fair1 within ~30 mi
Natural Disaster
D
PoorInland Flooding, Tornado, Cold Wave, Strong Wind, Earthquake
Border / Coast
A+
Greatborder 299 mi · coast 472 mi
FEMA Expected Loss$49.5M/yrfor the county

Key Distances

Nearest Major CityCincinnati309k people are 11 mi away
Nearest Major AirportNo hub airport within 50 mi
Distance to State Capital56 miFrankfort, KY
Nearest Prison9.3 mi6 within 25 mi

* Values derived from national, state, county, city and local statistics and may differ in a specific area. Last updated: 2026-04-21T10:46:15.000Z

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