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Fort Thomas, KY

Fort Thomas is a suburb of the Cincinnati area, known for family-friendly neighborhoods and easy access to jobs.

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Population
44,516
-0.07% YoY
Median rent
$1,536/mo
Median home
$373k
Sunny days/yr
195
School rating
6.8/10
Walk score
47/100

Demographics

Historic trends & YoY changes

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Diversity index: 19.6/100

Job market

Median income$98,487
Unemployment4.7%
Job growth (yoy)-0.1%

Top industries

BourbonManufacturingHealthcareLogistics

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Walk & schools

School Rating

6.8/10

Based on public school performance, graduation rates, and college readiness.

Walk score47/100
Transit score47/100
Bike score41/100

Walk, Transit & Bike scores out of 100 (higher = more accessible). School rating out of 10.

Climate

Sun days scaled ÷10 for readability.

Safety

Violent crime index4.8
Property crime index31.5

Lower is safer (US avg ≈ 22 violent / 35 property).

Cost of living

COL index107.9

100 = US national average. Near average.

Best time to visit

Prime months

Jun–Jul–Aug–Sep

Shoulder
May, Oct
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Nov–Feb (rain)
Sun
Mixed skies
Rain
Wet — pack layers

Summers average 84°F, winters 30°F. wet — pack layers; mixed skies.

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