The Town FilesFalmouth, Kentucky
City in Pendleton County · population 2,216 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $100,800
- Household income
- $34,756
- Jan low / Jul high
- 23° / 87°
- Snow a year
- 16 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 11
- Median age
- 45.4
Falmouth is a city of 2,216 people in Pendleton County, Kentucky. The median home is worth $100,800, below the typical Kentucky town ($161,450). It ranks better for first-time buyers than 83% of Kentucky towns, easier by car than 79% of Kentucky towns, better transit than 73% of Kentucky towns.
How Falmouth 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 Falmouth is worth $100,800, below the typical Kentucky town ($161,450). Homes cost about 2.9 times the median household income of $34,756, which is more affordable than 57% of Kentucky towns. Median rent is $864 a month. 50.2% of households own their home.
| Housing | Falmouth | Typical Kentucky town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $100,800 | $161,450 |
| Median rent | $864 | $837 |
| Median household income | $34,756 | $54,969 |
| Home value ÷ income | 2.9× | 3.0× |
| Homeownership | 50.2% | 63.5% |
| Median year built | 1960 | 1974 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 1.8% | — |
Who lives in Falmouth
| People | Falmouth | Typical Kentucky town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 45.4 | 39.1 |
| Age 65 and over | 20.3% | 18.1% |
| Under 18 | 22.5% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 8.7% | 19.8% |
| Below the poverty line | 27.8% | 18.0% |
| Veterans | 8.0% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 0.1% | — |
| Work from home | 7.1% | 7.5% |
| Average commute | 30.8 min | 22.2 min |
| Homes with broadband | 73.8% | 88.6% |
Weather in Falmouth
July highs average 86.5°F and January lows 23.3°F. About 42.2 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 16.0 inches of snow (typical Kentucky town: 9.4 in). Expect about 24 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 104 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
11 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Falmouth since 1950, compared with 19 for the typical Kentucky town. 4 rated (E)F2 or stronger. The strongest, an F4, struck on April 23, 1968 about 0.4 miles from the town center and killed 4. Tornadoes within 10 miles have caused 5 deaths and 365 injuries since 1950. The most recent was on April 3, 2025.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 11 times; the largest was 2.75 inches on April 23, 1968.
Severe weather in Pendleton County since 1996
Pendleton County has been included in 22 federal disaster or emergency declarations since 1953, most often for flood, tornado, hurricane.
| 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 Pendleton County
Pendleton County had 2,239 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $54,453 a year. Unemployment was 4% in 2023; in Falmouth itself the ACS puts it at 3.5%.
Public schools in Falmouth
2 public schools with 1,288 students, about 17.4 students per teacher.
| School | Grades | Students | Per teacher |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pendleton County High School | 9-12 | 710 | 19.2 |
| Southern Elementary School | PK-5 | 578 | 15.6 |
Towns near Falmouth
- Butler, KY8.3 mi · 646 people · home $158,200
- Williamstown, KY13.2 mi · 3,894 people · home $209,800
- Brooksville, KY14.3 mi · 654 people · home $84,800
- Dry Ridge, KY14.6 mi · 2,102 people · home $216,800
- Crittenden, KY16.7 mi · 4,023 people · home $223,800
- Felicity, OH17.0 mi · 651 people · home $138,400
- Claryville, KY17.3 mi · 2,992 people · home $278,200
- Augusta, KY19.1 mi · 1,096 people · home $110,200
Falmouth questions
Is Falmouth, Kentucky a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Falmouth scores better for retirees than 28% of Kentucky towns and quieter than 48%. 20.3% of residents are 65 or older (median age 45.4).
How much does a house cost in Falmouth?
The median owner-occupied home in Falmouth is valued at $100,800 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $34,756, so homes cost about 2.9 times income. Median rent is $864 a month.
What is the weather like in Falmouth?
July highs average 86.5°F and January lows 23.3°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 42.2 inches of precipitation a year and 16.0 inches of snow.
Does Falmouth get tornadoes?
11 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Falmouth since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was a F4 on April 23, 1968. 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)