The Town FilesFlemingsburg, Kentucky
City in Fleming County · population 2,953 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $132,800
- Household income
- $35,493
- Jan low / Jul high
- 23° / 86°
- Snow a year
- 9 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 10
- Median age
- 34.7
Flemingsburg is a city of 2,953 people in Fleming County, Kentucky. The median home is worth $132,800, below the typical Kentucky town ($161,450). It ranks better for cycling than 88% of Kentucky towns, better for retirees than 83% of Kentucky towns, easier by car than 82% of Kentucky towns.
How Flemingsburg 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 Flemingsburg is worth $132,800, below the typical Kentucky town ($161,450). Homes cost about 3.7 times the median household income of $35,493, which is more affordable than 20% of Kentucky towns. Median rent is $716 a month. 43.8% of households own their home.
| Housing | Flemingsburg | Typical Kentucky town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $132,800 | $161,450 |
| Median rent | $716 | $837 |
| Median household income | $35,493 | $54,969 |
| Home value ÷ income | 3.7× | 3.0× |
| Homeownership | 43.8% | 63.5% |
| Median year built | 1971 | 1974 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 2.4% | — |
Who lives in Flemingsburg
| People | Flemingsburg | Typical Kentucky town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 34.7 | 39.1 |
| Age 65 and over | 23.2% | 18.1% |
| Under 18 | 26.8% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 21.7% | 19.8% |
| Below the poverty line | 34.3% | 18.0% |
| Veterans | 5.8% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 1.6% | — |
| Work from home | 4.3% | 7.5% |
| Average commute | 32.1 min | 22.2 min |
| Homes with broadband | 78.6% | 88.6% |
Weather in Flemingsburg
July highs average 86.0°F and January lows 22.9°F. About 49.8 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 8.8 inches of snow (typical Kentucky town: 9.4 in). Expect about 21 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 100 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
10 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Flemingsburg since 1950, compared with 19 for the typical Kentucky town. 2 rated (E)F2 or stronger. The strongest, an F2, struck on June 16, 1982 about 0.6 miles from the town center. The most recent was on August 9, 2023.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 21 times; the largest was 2.00 inches on May 14, 2010.
Severe weather in Fleming County since 1996
Fleming County has been included in 26 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 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 |
| November 26, 2024 | Tropical Storm | DR-4848: Remnants Of Hurricane Helene |
| March 31, 2021 | Severe Ice Storm | DR-4592: Severe Winter Storms, Landslides, And Mudslides |
Jobs and pay in Fleming County
Fleming County had 3,265 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $45,681 a year. Unemployment was 4.8% in 2023; in Flemingsburg itself the ACS puts it at 20.5%.
Public schools in Flemingsburg
3 public schools with 1,635 students, about 16.5 students per teacher.
| School | Grades | Students | Per teacher |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fleming County High School | 9-12 | 692 | 19.2 |
| Flemingsburg Elementary School | PK-6 | 594 | 17.0 |
| Simons Middle School | 6-8 | 349 | 12.5 |
Towns near Flemingsburg
- Maysville, KY15.8 mi · 8,873 people · home $151,500
- Morehead, KY22.6 mi · 7,151 people · home $184,900
- Mount Sterling, KY27.3 mi · 7,558 people · home $187,600
- West Union, OH27.5 mi · 3,004 people · home $132,500
Flemingsburg questions
Is Flemingsburg, Kentucky a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Flemingsburg scores better for retirees than 83% of Kentucky towns and quieter than 48%. 23.2% of residents are 65 or older (median age 34.7).
How much does a house cost in Flemingsburg?
The median owner-occupied home in Flemingsburg is valued at $132,800 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $35,493, so homes cost about 3.7 times income. Median rent is $716 a month.
What is the weather like in Flemingsburg?
July highs average 86.0°F and January lows 22.9°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 49.8 inches of precipitation a year and 8.8 inches of snow.
Does Flemingsburg get tornadoes?
10 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Flemingsburg since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was a F2 on June 16, 1982. 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)