Flemingsburg is a small town of 2,955 in Kentucky, with a median household income of $37,857
and a 16.6% unemployment rate.
Its cost of living index is 87 (US average = 100), which is
13% below the national average.
Strengths:
Flemingsburg stands out for an affordable cost of living, below-average home prices, lower-than-average crime, solid school ratings (B-).
Trade-offs:
Potential downsides include longer commutes, an elevated unemployment rate. Whether Flemingsburg is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.
All Flemingsburg city data on this page comes from official government sources —
the US Census Bureau, FBI, NCES, BEA, and NOAA — updated annually.
Cost of Living
Index: 86.6
Flemingsburg's overall cost of living index is 86.6,
where 100 represents the US national average.
Living in Flemingsburg costs roughly 13% less than the average American city.
Metric
Flemingsburg, KY
National Avg
Median Home Value
$103,800
$244,900
Median Monthly Rent
$636
$1,163
Homeownership Rate
46.7%
65.9%
Median Household Income
$37,857
$74,755
Crime & Safety
Very Safe
Flemingsburg's violent crime rate is 33.3 per 100,000 residents
— 91% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.
Violent Crime
33.3 /100k
Property Crime
967.0 /100k
Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.
Schools & Education
Flemingsburg is served primarily by Fleming County.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 14.6:1
(better than the national average of ~16:1).
Metric
Flemingsburg, KY
National Avg
School District
Fleming County
—
Elementary Schools
3
—
Middle Schools
1
—
High Schools
1
—
Student/Teacher Ratio
14.6:1
16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
18.8%
35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher
81.0%
91.1%
Weather & Climate
Flemingsburg sees average highs of 41.2°F in January
and 86.0°F in July,
with 49.8 inches of annual precipitation
and 8.8 inches of snow per year.
Flemingsburg's cost of living index is 87, where 100 is the national average.
That makes Flemingsburg roughly 13% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage.
The median home price is $103,800 and median rent is $636/month.
Flemingsburg's violent crime rate is 33.3 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 967.0 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.
Public schools in Flemingsburg are operated by Fleming County.
The district has 3 elementary, 1 middle, and 1 high schools.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 14.6:1. 18.8% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Flemingsburg, KY has a population of 2,955, a median household income of $37,857, and an unemployment rate of 16.6%.
It offers below-average costs of living, which stretches take-home pay further than in most American cities. Whether it's right for you depends on your priorities — use the compare tool above to stack it against another city you're considering.
Flemingsburg averages 41.2°F in January and 86.0°F in July. Annual rainfall is 49.8 inches
with about 8.8 inches of snow per year.
Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).
Flemingsburg, KY is covered by 1 ZIP code: 41041.
The population of Flemingsburg, Kentucky is 2,955 with a median age of 32.2. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Key numbers for living in Flemingsburg: cost of living index 87 (100 = US average), median home $103,800, median household income $37,857, crime index 24 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated B-. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Flemingsburg side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.
