The Town FilesAlexandria, Kentucky
City in Campbell County · population 10,341 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $284,800
- Household income
- $102,239
- Jan low / Jul high
- 24° / 87°
- Snow a year
- 17 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 12
- Median age
- 37.9
Alexandria is a city of 10,341 people in Campbell County, Kentucky. The median home is worth $284,800, above the typical Kentucky town ($161,450). It ranks better for families than 94% of Kentucky towns, more upscale than 85% of Kentucky towns.
How Alexandria ranks
Percentile among Kentucky towns with at least 500 people on The Town Files lifestyle rankings. 50 is typical for the state; 90 means better than 90% of Kentucky towns.
Homes and cost of living
The median home in Alexandria is worth $284,800, above the typical Kentucky town ($161,450). Homes cost about 2.8 times the median household income of $102,239, which is more affordable than 64% of Kentucky towns. Median rent is $1,195 a month. 91.7% of households own their home.
| Housing | Alexandria | Typical Kentucky town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $284,800 | $161,450 |
| Median rent | $1,195 | $837 |
| Median household income | $102,239 | $54,969 |
| Home value ÷ income | 2.8× | 3.0× |
| Homeownership | 91.7% | 63.5% |
| Median year built | 1994 | 1974 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 0.0% | — |
Who lives in Alexandria
| People | Alexandria | Typical Kentucky town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 37.9 | 39.1 |
| Age 65 and over | 17.1% | 18.1% |
| Under 18 | 24.8% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 35.3% | 19.8% |
| Below the poverty line | 7.7% | 18.0% |
| Veterans | 5.7% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 3.3% | — |
| Work from home | 13.7% | 7.5% |
| Average commute | 27.4 min | 22.2 min |
| Homes with broadband | 93.4% | 88.6% |
Weather in Alexandria
July highs average 86.6°F and January lows 23.6°F. About 43.4 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 17.4 inches of snow (typical Kentucky town: 9.4 in). Expect about 27 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 102 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
12 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Alexandria since 1950, compared with 19 for the typical Kentucky town. 2 rated (E)F2 or stronger. The strongest, an EF3, struck on March 2, 2012 about 9.5 miles from the town center. The most recent was on July 21, 2026.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 54 times; the largest was 2.50 inches on August 3, 2015.
Severe weather in Campbell County since 1996
Campbell County has been included in 17 federal disaster or emergency declarations since 1953, most often for flood, hurricane, snowstorm.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| January 24, 2026 | Winter Storm | EM-3633: Severe Winter Storm |
| April 24, 2025 | Severe Storm | DR-4864: Severe Storms, Straight-Line Winds, Tornadoes, Flooding, Landslides, And Mudslides |
| April 3, 2025 | Severe Storm | EM-3626: Severe Storms, Straight-Line Winds, Tornadoes, And Flooding |
| February 16, 2025 | Severe Storm | EM-3624: Severe Storms, Straight-Line Winds, Flooding, And Landslides |
| March 28, 2020 | Biological | DR-4497: Covid-19 Pandemic |
Jobs and pay in Campbell County
Campbell County had 31,709 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $57,401 a year. Unemployment was 3.6% in 2023; in Alexandria itself the ACS puts it at 3.2%.
Public schools in Alexandria
7 public schools with 4,193 students, about 16.7 students per teacher.
| School | Grades | Students | Per teacher |
|---|---|---|---|
| Campbell County High School | 9-12 | 1,539 | 18.5 |
| Campbell County Middle School | 6-8 | 1,138 | 16.7 |
| Campbell Ridge Elementary | PK-5 | 624 | 14.9 |
| John W. Reiley Elementary School | PK-5 | 502 | 15.7 |
| Grant's Lick Elementary School | PK-5 | 349 | 15.9 |
| Alexandria Educational Center | 6-12 | 41 | 10.3 |
| Campbell County Area Technology Center | 8-12 | — | — |
Towns near Alexandria
- Claryville, KY4.0 mi · 2,992 people · home $278,200
- Cold Spring, KY4.3 mi · 6,216 people · home $253,600
- New Richmond, OH5.6 mi · 2,727 people · home $235,900
- Highland Heights, KY6.1 mi · 6,662 people · home $169,700
- Salem Heights, OH6.8 mi · 3,862 people · home $245,200
- Taylor Mill, KY6.8 mi · 6,873 people · home $241,000
- Fruit Hill, OH7.1 mi · 3,748 people · home $271,300
- Wilder, KY7.3 mi · 3,176 people · home $159,900
Alexandria questions
Is Alexandria, Kentucky a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Alexandria scores better for retirees than 34% of Kentucky towns and quieter than 60%. 17.1% of residents are 65 or older (median age 37.9).
How much does a house cost in Alexandria?
The median owner-occupied home in Alexandria is valued at $284,800 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $102,239, so homes cost about 2.8 times income. Median rent is $1,195 a month.
What is the weather like in Alexandria?
July highs average 86.6°F and January lows 23.6°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 43.4 inches of precipitation a year and 17.4 inches of snow.
Does Alexandria get tornadoes?
12 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Alexandria since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was an EF3 on March 2, 2012. The typical Kentucky town has had 19.
- U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2020–2024)
- U.S. Census Bureau, 2020 Census and 2025 Gazetteer (2020 / 2025)
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020)
- NOAA NCEI Storm Events Database (1950–2026)
- FEMA OpenFEMA Disaster Declarations (this product uses the FEMA OpenFEMA API but is not endorsed by FEMA) (1953–2026)
- NCES Common Core of Data (2023–24)
- BLS Quarterly Census of Employment and Wages; USDA ERS county unemployment (BLS LAUS) (2000–2024)
- The Town Files lifestyle rankings, built from federal demographic, school, crime and housing data (2025)