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Francisville, KY

Francisville is a census-designated place (CDP) in Boone County, Kentucky, United States, and a suburb of Greater Cincinnati. Its population was 9,952 as of the 2020 census. Francisville shares ZIP code 41048 with the neighboring CDP of Hebron. It is the northernmost community in the state.

Francisville was founded in 1819 when 77 members of the Bullitsburg Baptist Church decided to establish a church closer to their homes. The Sand Run Baptist Church was built for a cost of $2100. A post office, general store, school, hotel, and tobacco warehouse soon developed around the church.

Francisville is located in northern Boone County, on the southwestern side of the Cincinnati Metropolitan Area. Interstate 275, the beltway around Cincinnati, forms the southern edge of the CDP, with the community of Hebron to the south of I-275. Francisville extends to the north as far as Kentucky Route 8 (River Road) in the Ohio River valley. Kentucky Route 237 (North Bend Road) is the main road through Francisville, extending from KY 8 south to I-275 and beyond into Hebron and Burlington. The entrance to Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky International Airport is located 4 miles (6 km) southeast of Francisville.

According to the U.S. Census Bureau, Francisville has an area of 8.5 square miles (22.0 km²), all of it land. Francisville and Hebron have been experiencing aggressive residential, commercial, and business growth. In Francisville, the growth is focused along Kentucky Route 237 throughout the southern and central parts of the CDP. The Francisville area is sometimes referred to as the North Bend for its location in the bend of the Ohio River that forms the northernmost geographic area in the state of Kentucky.

Along Kentucky Route 237, 12 subdivisions have recently been under construction, and 2,855 homes have been approved but not yet built. More than 1,100 homes have been built in those subdivisions, according to the Boone County Planning Commission. The developments include the neighborhoods (from south to north) of Cardinal Cove, Parlor Grove, Settlers Point, Treetops, Thornwilde, Wyndemere, Deer Creek, Rivershore Farms, Northpointe, Taylor Ridge, and Conway Hills.

Beginning in autumn 2007, Kentucky Route 237 underwent a $19 million rerouting and improvement including widening the road to five lanes from Litton Lane south of Interstate 275 to Cardinal Way. The road is now three lanes from Cardinal Way to just north of North Pointe Elementary School. The improvement features two roundabouts (the second and third of their type in northern Kentucky). One is located at Cardinal Way, the other at the intersection of Graves Road and Old North Bend Road. The project also yielded bike lanes and an 8-foot-wide (2.4 m) pedestrian path. As part of the KY 237 realignment, a TANK Park and Ride facility is located on the west side of the roundabout with Cardinal Way.

Francisville focuses on health and wellness. Explore the parks, facilities, and programs the Boone County Parks and Recreation Department offers. These spaces provide opportunities for outdoor activities such as walking, jogging, sports, and picnicking. Join local fitness centers and gyms to participate in exercise programs, fitness classes, and strength training. Some popular options include Gymmia and Boone County Fitness Center. Discover the walking and biking trails in and around Francisville, such as the Boone County Arboretum Loop, Boone Woods Park, and Oakbrook Park. These trails offer opportunities for outdoor exercise and enjoyment of nature.

Top sites in Francisville, KY are Boone County Arboretum, Big Bone Lick State Historic Site, and Creation Museum. 

Population: 10,313 (2023). ZIP code: 41048. Area code: 859. Elevation: 810 ft (250 m). Area: 8.48 sq mi (21.97 km²).

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Is Francisville, KY a good place to live?

Francisville is in Boone County and is one of the best places to live in Kentucky. Living in Francisville offers residents a rural feel and most residents own their homes. In Francisville, there are a lot of parks. Many families live in Francisville and residents tend to be conservative.

Is Francisville, KY expensive to live in?

Francisville, Kentucky gets a BestPlaces Cost of Living score of 96.2, which means the total cost of housing, food, childcare, transportation, healthcare, taxes, and other necessities is 3.8% lower than the U.S. average and 16.9% lower than the average for Kentucky. A typical home costs $339,300, which is 0.4% more expensive than the national average of $338,100 and 74.6% more expensive than the average Kentucky home, at $194,300. To live comfortably in Francisville, Kentucky, a minimum annual income of $65,160 for a family, and $46,400 for a single person is recommended.

What is the crime rate in Francisville, KY?

Francisville, KY, a small town in the heart of Kentucky, has recently been plagued by a rise in crime rates. According to the latest statistics from the US Department of Justice, the violent crime rate in Francisville stands at 6.5, significantly lower than the national average of 22.7. However, the property crime rate in Francisville is at 21, slightly higher than the US average of 35.4. This means that while the town may not be experiencing extreme levels of violence, there is certainly cause for concern when it comes to property crimes.

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Wikipedia

Boone County

Boone County Parks and Recreation Department 

Gymmia 

Boone County Fitness Center

Boone County Arboretum Loop

Boone Woods Park 

Oakbrook Park

Boone County Arboretum

Big Bone Lick State Historic Site

Creation Museum

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