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Alexandria.
About
Life in Alexandria
Alexandria is a community of 10,430 people in Kentucky. The median household income is $102,239, and median home values are around $284,800. The unemployment rate is 4.0%.
Alexandria at a Glance
Population, income, housing and more
Median Age
37.9 yrs
Poverty Rate
7.7%
Foreign-Born
3.3%
Broadband Internet
93.4%
of households
Population Growth
+6.2%
recent change · Census Bureau
Median household income
Demographics3.3% foreign-born, most often from India
Who lives in Alexandria: race and ethnicity, ages, households, languages and countries of origin
In Alexandria, the largest foreign-born group is from India (67.7%), and 1.6% of residents speak Other Indo-European at home.
Under 18
24.8%
of residents
65 and Older
17.1%
of residents
Households with Kids
36.8%
anyone under 18
Living Alone
20.3%
of households
Married Couples
64.4%
of households
Avg Household Size
2.80
people
Race & Ethnicity
Hispanic or Latino of any race; other groups are non-Hispanic
Top countries of origin (foreign-born)
Languages Spoken at Home
Cost of Living
Rent, home values, and income in Alexandria
In Alexandria, home values are 39% above the KY average.
Median rent (per month)
Median home value
Rent Burdened
28.8%
spending 30%+ of income on rent
Severely Rent Burdened
17.2%
spending 50%+
Cost of Living Index
95.4
metro area (BEA) · US avg = 100
Median Property Tax
$2,732
per year, owner-occupied homes
Homeowners
91.7%
of occupied homes are owned
Typical Home Built
1994
median year built
Home Value Trend
Latest: $343,974 (September 2026)
Jobs & Economyunemployment 0.6 pts below KY average
Unemployment in Alexandria
Unemployment in Campbell County, which includes Alexandria, is 0.6 percentage points lower than the KY average.
Unemployment rate
Alexandria: Campbell County rate (county-wide) · BLS annual average
Unemployment Rate — 10 Year Trend
Campbell County (county-wide) · Annual averages
What Alexandria Residents Do for Work · share of employed residents by industry
City residents, wherever they work
Commute27.4 min avg
How Alexandria residents get to work, and the nearest airports
In Alexandria, most residents drive alone to work (78%), and 57% get there in under 30 minutes.
How People Get to Work
Commute Time Distribution
Nearest airports · with airline service
- 16 mi
Cincinnati Northern Kentucky International Airport (CVG)
Medium hub4.4M passengers boarded in 2025
Straight-line distance. Size is the FAA’s hub category, based on passenger traffic: regional airports may have only a few flights a day.
Safetyviolent crime 72% below national average
Crime rates for 2025
Violent crime in Alexandria runs 72% below the national average.
Violent Crime Rate
91.5
per 100,000 residents
Below average (329 national, 2025)
Property Crime Rate
530.4
per 100,000 residents
Below average (1,552 national, 2025)
Alexandria Police Department
Natural DisastersWinter Weather most common — 14 events in 2025
Natural hazard risk, storms and earthquakes
FEMA National Risk Index
Relatively Low
58.3 / 100
Compares expected losses from natural hazards, social vulnerability and community resilience against every US county (higher = more risk).
Campbell County, county-wide · FEMA NRI December 2025
In Campbell County, which includes Alexandria, the most common type is winter weather, with 14 recorded events in 2025.
Most common events:
Storm events by year
| Year | Events | Top Type | Property Damage |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 14 | Thunderstorm Wind | $18,250 |
| 2024 | 8 | Winter Weather | $77,000 |
| 2023 | 4 | Winter Weather | $20,000 |
| 2022 | 14 | Winter Weather | $39,000 |
| 2021 | 8 | Winter Weather | None reported |
| 2020 | 14 | Hail | $299,250 |
| 2019 | 18 | Thunderstorm Wind | $27,000 |
| 2018 | 14 | Hail | $19,000 |
Property damage is the National Weather Service's estimate filed with each event. “None reported” means the events were logged with $0 damage; “Not estimated” means no estimate was filed. Storms covering several counties aren't counted here, since NOAA doesn't split their damage by county.
2 earthquakes of magnitude 2.5+ within 100 miles in the past year
Campbell County, county-wide
Air Quality39 median AQI — Good
Days by air quality category (2025)
Air quality in Campbell County, which includes Alexandria, is typically good — 276 good-air days per year.
Median AQI
39
Good Days
276
per year
Moderate Days
85
per year
Unhealthy Days
0
per year
Campbell County, county-wide
Climate85°F summers, 26°F winters
30-year climate averages (1991–2020) — monthly temperatures and precipitation
Alexandria has warm summers (avg high 85°F) and cold winters (avg low 26°F).
Spring (Mar–May)
66°/43°F
avg high / low
Summer (Jun–Aug)
85°/63°F
avg high / low
Fall (Sep–Nov)
68°/45°F
avg high / low
Winter (Dec–Feb)
43°/26°F
avg high / low
Annual Precipitation
45.5"
Annual Snowfall
23.3"
Hot Days/Year
27
days above 90°F
Freeze Days/Year
102
days below 32°F
Rainy Days/Year
132
Average month
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| Month | High | Low | Precip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 41°F | 24°F | 2.86" |
| Feb | 45°F | 26°F | 2.79" |
| Mar | 55°F | 33°F | 3.94" |
| Apr | 67°F | 43°F | 4.37" |
| May | 75°F | 53°F | 4.70" |
| Jun | 83°F | 61°F | 4.61" |
| Jul | 87°F | 65°F | 4.39" |
| Aug | 86°F | 64°F | 3.39" |
| Sep | 80°F | 56°F | 3.07" |
| Oct | 68°F | 44°F | 3.05" |
| Nov | 55°F | 34°F | 2.91" |
| Dec | 45°F | 28°F | 3.32" |
Healthcare
Hospitals, ratings, and health insurance in Alexandria
Uninsured
3.2%
of residents
No hospitals inside Alexandria's limits — nearest hospitals · within 15 miles
Mercy Health-anderson Hospital
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available · 8.7 mi away · Cincinnati
St Elizabeth Ft Thomas
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available · 9.1 mi away · Fort Thomas
St Elizabeth Edgewood
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available · 10.1 mi away · Edgewood
Medicare-certified hospitals only. Doesn’t include clinics, urgent care, or freestanding ERs.
Education15.8:1 student/teacher ratio
Schools and degree attainment in Alexandria
Alexandria's student/teacher ratio is 15.8:1, close to the national average of 16:1, and 35.3% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Public Schools
3
within city limits
Private Schools
2
within city limits
College Degree Rate
35.3%
adults 25+ with bachelor's or higher
Student/Teacher Ratio
15.8:1
National avg 16:1
Schools located within city limits (2023) — school-level metrics change slowly year to year
Colleges Near Alexandria (within 15 miles)
University of Cincinnati-Main Campus
13.6 mi awayPublic · 4-year · 29,882 students · in-state tuition $14,394 · 73% graduate · median earnings $60,832 (10 yrs after entry)
Private nonprofit · 4-year · 4,207 students · in-state tuition $52,680 · 71% graduate · median earnings $69,118 (10 yrs after entry)
The Christ College of Nursing and Health Sciences
12.9 mi awayPrivate nonprofit · 4-year · 713 students · in-state tuition $17,318 · 64% graduate · median earnings $73,495 (10 yrs after entry)
Good Samaritan College of Nursing and Health Science
14.3 mi awayPrivate nonprofit · 2-year · 690 students · in-state tuition $15,356 · 77% graduate · median earnings $72,043 (10 yrs after entry)
Private for-profit · 2-year · 536 students · in-state tuition $13,295 · 49% graduate · median earnings $42,712 (10 yrs after entry)
Private nonprofit · 2-year · 281 students · in-state tuition $7,700 · 40% graduate · median earnings $37,329 (10 yrs after entry)
Degree-granting colleges with 100+ students, placed by campus location (main campuses only — branch campuses are reported under their parent school)
Parks & Recreationclosest: William Howard Taft National Historic Site, 13 mi
Nearby national parks, recreation areas and public libraries for Alexandria
Alexandria has 5 nearby national parks or recreation areas, closest being William Howard Taft National Historic Site (13 mi away).
Nearby National Parks & Recreation Areas
William Howard Taft National Historic Site
National Historic Site
13 mi awayCharles Young Buffalo Soldiers National Monument
National Monument
58 mi awayDayton Aviation Heritage National Historical Park
National Historical Park
59 mi awayHopewell Culture National Historical Park
National Historical Park
74 mi awayCamp Nelson National Monument
National Monument
81 mi awayPublic Libraries in Alexandria
Alexandria Branch Library
8333 Alexandria Pike, Alexandria
Cities Near Alexandria
The closest cities within 60 miles
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Alexandria FAQ
Is Alexandria, Kentucky safe?⌄
Alexandria's violent crime rate was 92 per 100,000 residents in 2025, which is well below the national average — one of the safer cities in the country of 329/100k that year. Property crime rate is 530 per 100,000. As with any city, crime rates vary by neighborhood.
What is the job market like in Alexandria, Kentucky?⌄
Campbell County, which includes Alexandria, has an unemployment rate of 4.0%, which is close to the national average of 4.3%.
How is the commute in Alexandria, Kentucky?⌄
The average commute in Alexandria is 27 minutes, which is about average compared to the national average of 26 minutes.
Data from the US Census Bureau, BLS, FBI, NOAA, EPA, Zillow Research and other public sources. Where our data comes from