Life In Frankfort, Kentucky
As the capital of Kentucky, remote workers will love to see how Frankfort is known as "Kentucky Distilled."
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Population
28,595
Internet Speed Rating
1000 Mbps
Closest Airport
Lexington (LEX) • 23 mi
Weather (High/Low)
86 / 39
Median Home Value (3BR, 2BA)
$195,642
Frankfort: FUN FACT
Frankfort is the birthplace of the famous Kentucky Bourbon Ball, introduced by Rebecca Gooch and Ruth Hanly Booe. This story begins in 1919, when two substitute teachers decided to venture into business, something unheard of for women back in that time. Learn more about their story, and get a taste of their success, when you visit Rebecca Ruth Candy Tours and Museum in Frankfort, KY.
Awards & Press
The sun shines bright: FPB dedicates local solar array
Dolly Graham Park Facility of the Year
Honorable Mention as Bicycle Friendly Community
A national bicycle organization, League of American Bicyclists, has recognized Frankfort as being a place that is particularly friendly toward cyclists.
Frankfort Reconnecting Communities Pilot Project Grant
To support design and engineering for pedestrian safety improvements
Oldest Whiskey Distillery in the US
200 years old and going strong!
Frankfort becomes 3rd city in Kentucky to adopt CROWN Act.
The Frankfort City Commission passed the Fairness Ordinance in 2013
Green Initiative
program to give Frankfort residents, small businesses, and organizations bulk-purchasing power to obtain discounted rates on solar installations
Positivity Bench awarded by The Links, Inc. in honor of Frankfort native mother and long-time parks manager, Dolly Graham.
Greening America’s Capitals is a U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) program to help state capitals develop an implementable vision of distinctive, environmentally friendly neighborhoods that incorporate innovative green infrastructure strategies.
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