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Living in
Francisville.
Francisville is an unincorporated community in Boone County, KY. It has no city government: the county runs it, and the Census counts it as its own place.
About
Life in Francisville
Francisville is a community of 10,313 people in Kentucky. The median household income is $159,371, median rent runs about $1,420 per month, and median home values are around $398,000. The unemployment rate is 3.9%.
Francisville at a Glance
Population, income, housing and more
Median Age
38.9 yrs
Poverty Rate
1.7%
Foreign-Born
4.0%
Broadband Internet
99.2%
of households
Population Growth
+9.9%
recent change · Census Bureau
Median household income
Demographics4.0% foreign-born, most often from Canada
Who lives in Francisville: race and ethnicity, ages, households, languages and countries of origin
In Francisville, the largest foreign-born group is from Canada (30.8%), and 2.0% of residents speak German/Germanic at home.
Under 18
27.0%
of residents
65 and Older
9.9%
of residents
Households with Kids
41.7%
anyone under 18
Living Alone
12.4%
of households
Married Couples
71.1%
of households
Avg Household Size
2.97
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 Livingrent 47% above KY average
Rent, home values, and income in Francisville
In Francisville, rent runs 47% above the KY average, and home values are 94% above the KY average.
Median rent (per month)
Median home value
Rent Burdened
17.0%
spending 30%+ of income on rent
Severely Rent Burdened
4.9%
spending 50%+
Cost of Living Index
95.4
metro area (BEA) · US avg = 100
Median Property Tax
$3,377
per year, owner-occupied homes
Homeowners
90.2%
of occupied homes are owned
Typical Home Built
2004
median year built
Jobs & Economyunemployment 0.7 pts below KY average
Unemployment in Francisville
Unemployment in Boone County, which includes Francisville, is 0.7 percentage points lower than the KY average.
Unemployment rate
Francisville: Boone County rate (county-wide) · BLS annual average
Unemployment Rate — 10 Year Trend
Boone County (county-wide) · Annual averages
What Francisville Residents Do for Work · share of employed residents by industry
City residents, wherever they work
Commute25 min avg
How Francisville residents get to work, and the nearest airports
In Francisville, most residents drive alone to work (78%), and 62% get there in under 30 minutes.
How People Get to Work
Commute Time Distribution
Nearest airports · with airline service
- 5 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 79% below national average
Crime rates for 2025
Violent crime in the area policed by the Boone County Sheriff's Office, which covers Francisville, runs 79% below the national average.
Violent Crime Rate
70.6
per 100,000 residents
Below average (329 national, 2025)
Property Crime Rate
390.8
per 100,000 residents
Below average (1,552 national, 2025)
Policed by Boone County Sheriff's Office (county-wide rate)
Natural DisastersWinter Weather most common — 17 events in 2025
Natural hazard risk, storms and earthquakes
FEMA National Risk Index
Relatively Low
74.5 / 100
Compares expected losses from natural hazards, social vulnerability and community resilience against every US county (higher = more risk).
Boone County, county-wide · FEMA NRI December 2025
In Boone County, which includes Francisville, the most common type is winter weather, with 17 recorded events in 2025.
Most common events:
Storm events by year
| Year | Events | Top Type | Property Damage |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 17 | Thunderstorm Wind | $301,500 |
| 2024 | 7 | Winter Weather | $6,000 |
| 2023 | 8 | High Wind | $6,000 |
| 2022 | 16 | Thunderstorm Wind | $39,000 |
| 2021 | 14 | Winter Weather | $87,000 |
| 2020 | 13 | Winter Weather | $33,000 |
| 2019 | 22 | Winter Weather | $29,000 |
| 2018 | 22 | Thunderstorm Wind | $23,000 |
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.
1 earthquake of magnitude 2.5+ within 100 miles in the past year
Boone County, county-wide
Air Quality38 median AQI — Good
Days by air quality category (2025)
Air quality in Boone County, which includes Francisville, is typically good.
Median AQI
38
Boone County, county-wide
Climate84°F summers, 27°F winters
30-year climate averages (1991–2020) — monthly temperatures and precipitation
Francisville has warm summers (avg high 84°F) and cold winters (avg low 27°F).
Spring (Mar–May)
65°/43°F
avg high / low
Summer (Jun–Aug)
84°/65°F
avg high / low
Fall (Sep–Nov)
67°/47°F
avg high / low
Winter (Dec–Feb)
43°/27°F
avg high / low
Annual Precipitation
47.5"
Annual Snowfall
11.4"
Hot Days/Year
22
days above 90°F
Freeze Days/Year
101
days below 32°F
Rainy Days/Year
110
Average month
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| Month | High | Low | Precip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 40°F | 24°F | 3.65" |
| Feb | 44°F | 26°F | 3.12" |
| Mar | 54°F | 34°F | 4.37" |
| Apr | 66°F | 43°F | 4.96" |
| May | 75°F | 54°F | 5.15" |
| Jun | 83°F | 62°F | 4.78" |
| Jul | 86°F | 67°F | 4.08" |
| Aug | 85°F | 65°F | 3.34" |
| Sep | 79°F | 57°F | 3.31" |
| Oct | 68°F | 46°F | 3.51" |
| Nov | 55°F | 36°F | 3.19" |
| Dec | 44°F | 29°F | 4.03" |
Healthcare
Hospitals, ratings, and health insurance in Francisville
Uninsured
4.1%
of residents
No hospitals inside Francisville's limits — nearest hospitals · within 15 miles
St Elizabeth Florence
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available · 7.8 mi away · Florence
Mercy Health - West Hospital
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available · 8.2 mi away · Cincinnati
Sun Behavioral Health
Psychiatric · 8.3 mi away · Erlanger
Medicare-certified hospitals only. Doesn’t include clinics, urgent care, or freestanding ERs.
Education14.3:1 student/teacher ratio
Schools and degree attainment in Francisville
Francisville's student/teacher ratio is 14.3:1 (lower than the national average of 16:1), and 56.4% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Public Schools
2
within city limits
Private Schools
0
within city limits
College Degree Rate
56.4%
adults 25+ with bachelor's or higher
Student/Teacher Ratio
14.3:1
National avg 16:1
Schools located within city limits (2023) — school-level metrics change slowly year to year
Colleges Near Francisville (within 15 miles)
University of Cincinnati-Main Campus
11.4 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
11.6 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
11.2 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, 12 mi
Nearby national parks, recreation areas and public libraries for Francisville
Francisville has 5 nearby national parks or recreation areas, closest being William Howard Taft National Historic Site (12 mi away).
Nearby National Parks & Recreation Areas
William Howard Taft National Historic Site
National Historic Site
12 mi awayDayton Aviation Heritage National Historical Park
National Historical Park
58 mi awayCharles Young Buffalo Soldiers National Monument
National Monument
61 mi awayHopewell Culture National Historical Park
National Historical Park
89 mi awayCamp Nelson National Monument
National Monument
91 mi awayPublic Libraries in Francisville
Hebron Branch
1863 North Bend Road, Hebron
Cities Near Francisville
The closest cities within 60 miles
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Francisville FAQ
Is Francisville, Kentucky affordable?⌄
Francisville's median rent is $1,420/month, which is close to the national average. The median household income is $159,371/year. Median home value is $398,000.
Is Francisville, Kentucky safe?⌄
Francisville is policed by the Boone County Sheriff's Office, whose violent crime rate across its service area was 71 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 391 per 100,000. As with any city, crime rates vary by neighborhood.
What is the job market like in Francisville, Kentucky?⌄
Boone County, which includes Francisville, has an unemployment rate of 3.9%, which is close to the national average of 4.3%.
What is the cost of living in Francisville, Kentucky?⌄
The cost of living in Francisville is primarily driven by housing. Median rent is $1,420/month and median household income is $159,371/year. The median home value is $398,000. About 17% of renters spend more than 30% of their income on housing.
How is the commute in Francisville, Kentucky?⌄
The average commute in Francisville is 25 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