Frankfort
City in Kentucky, United States
Overview
Frankfort is Kentucky's capital city, set along the Kentucky River with a small-town charm and rich historic significance. The city is home to the beautiful Capitol building, museums, and scenic riverwalks. While compact in size, Frankfort offers a blend of heritage, nature, and a close-knit local community.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
United States
State
Kentucky
Population
134
Time Zone
America/New_York
Coordinates
38.20°, -84.87°
Key Metrics
Safety Score
75
Female Safety
70
LGBTQ+ Safety
55
Traffic Safety
80
Food Safety
90
Monthly Cost
$2,020
Local Cost
$1,240
Local Income
$3,000
Cashless
80
English
100
Temperature
13.0°C
Summer Avg
24.0°C
Winter Avg
1.2°C
Record High
40.1°C
Record Low
-20.9°C
Humidity
79%
Precipitation
1268 mm
Internet Speed
30 Mbps
Upload
10 Mbps
Latency
46 ms
City Vibrancy
13
Coworking
0
Cafes
2
Nightlife
1
Parks
10
Transport
77
Walk Score
77
Footways
153.0
Airport
FFT
Distance
3 km
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Frequently Asked Questions
Data sources
Source-backed data
NASA POWER - Climate normals and monthly weather measurements rendered as city weather metrics. Updated 2026-03-23.
World Air Quality Index - Latest available city-level air quality station measurement. Updated 2025-12-05.
Ookla Open Data - Internet speed aggregates for 2024Q3 from 4 tests. Updated 2025-12-06.
OpenStreetMap - Nearby amenities counted from OpenStreetMap-derived city extracts. Updated 2025-12-09.
OpenStreetMap transport extract - Walkability, footway density, and airport access metrics derived from mapped transport features. Updated 2025-12-06.
Oyster List city price model - City price estimates calibrated from local price surveys and jurisdiction-level cost signals. Updated 2026-01-14.
Estimated data
Oyster List AI-assisted estimates - Safety, lifestyle, income, and practical scores are model-assisted estimates derived from source-backed country and city signals. Confidence 50/100.