The Town FilesFrenchburg, Kentucky
City in Menifee County · population 601 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $131,400
- Household income
- $26,806
- Jan low / Jul high
- 25° / 86°
- Snow a year
- 11 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 11
- Median age
- 50.5
Frenchburg is a city of 601 people in Menifee County, Kentucky. The median home is worth $131,400, below the typical Kentucky town ($161,450). It ranks better for a vacation home than 98% of Kentucky towns, quieter than 89% of Kentucky towns, better for retirees than 75% of Kentucky towns.
How Frenchburg 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 Frenchburg is worth $131,400, below the typical Kentucky town ($161,450). Homes cost about 4.9 times the median household income of $26,806, which is more affordable than 4% of Kentucky towns. Median rent is $268 a month. 56.9% of households own their home.
| Housing | Frenchburg | Typical Kentucky town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $131,400 | $161,450 |
| Median rent | $268 | $837 |
| Median household income | $26,806 | $54,969 |
| Home value ÷ income | 4.9× | 3.0× |
| Homeownership | 56.9% | 63.5% |
| Median year built | 1985 | 1974 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 2.6% | — |
Who lives in Frenchburg
| People | Frenchburg | Typical Kentucky town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 50.5 | 39.1 |
| Age 65 and over | 21.6% | 18.1% |
| Under 18 | 24.7% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 4.7% | 19.8% |
| Below the poverty line | 39.7% | 18.0% |
| Veterans | 10.7% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 0.0% | — |
| Work from home | 6.2% | 7.5% |
| Average commute | 27.8 min | 22.2 min |
| Homes with broadband | 74.9% | 88.6% |
Weather in Frenchburg
July highs average 85.5°F and January lows 24.5°F. About 50.8 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 10.9 inches of snow (typical Kentucky town: 9.4 in). Expect about 31 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 101 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
11 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Frenchburg since 1950, compared with 19 for the typical Kentucky town. 3 rated (E)F2 or stronger. The strongest, an EF3, struck on March 2, 2012 about 8.4 miles from the town center and killed 6. Tornadoes within 10 miles have caused 9 deaths and 116 injuries since 1950. The most recent was on October 7, 2014.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 18 times; the largest was 1.75 inches on March 2, 2012.
Severe weather in Menifee County since 1996
Menifee County has been included in 32 federal disaster or emergency declarations since 1953, most often for flood, hurricane, snowstorm.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| May 29, 2026 | Winter Storm | DR-4913: Severe Winter Storm |
| January 24, 2026 | Winter Storm | EM-3633: Severe Winter Storm |
| May 23, 2025 | Severe Storm | DR-4875: Severe Storms, Straight-Line Winds, And Tornadoes |
| April 3, 2025 | Severe Storm | EM-3626: Severe Storms, Straight-Line Winds, Tornadoes, And Flooding |
| February 24, 2025 | Severe Storm | DR-4860: Severe Storms, Straight-Line Winds, Flooding, Landslides, And Mudslides |
Jobs and pay in Menifee County
Menifee County had 978 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $42,110 a year. Unemployment was 6.2% in 2023; in Frenchburg itself the ACS puts it at 7.7%.
Public schools in Frenchburg
4 public schools with 938 students, about 13.8 students per teacher.
| School | Grades | Students | Per teacher |
|---|---|---|---|
| Menifee Central School | PK-8 | 643 | 14.3 |
| Menifee County High School | 9-12 | 279 | 12.1 |
| Botts Early Learning Center | PK-PK | 8 | — |
| Frenchburg Success Academy | 7-12 | 8 | — |
Towns near Frenchburg
- Jeffersonville, KY11.2 mi · 1,708 people · home $140,900
- Owingsville, KY14.6 mi · 1,593 people · home $118,300
- Stanton, KY14.6 mi · 3,251 people · home $123,000
- Camargo, KY14.8 mi · 1,020 people · home $151,400
- Clay City, KY17.9 mi · 1,193 people · home $63,500
- Morehead, KY18.9 mi · 7,151 people · home $184,900
- Mount Sterling, KY19.4 mi · 7,558 people · home $187,600
- West Liberty, KY19.5 mi · 3,215 people · home $206,300
Frenchburg questions
Is Frenchburg, Kentucky a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Frenchburg scores better for retirees than 75% of Kentucky towns and quieter than 89%. 21.6% of residents are 65 or older (median age 50.5).
How much does a house cost in Frenchburg?
The median owner-occupied home in Frenchburg is valued at $131,400 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $26,806, so homes cost about 4.9 times income. Median rent is $268 a month.
What is the weather like in Frenchburg?
July highs average 85.5°F and January lows 24.5°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 50.8 inches of precipitation a year and 10.9 inches of snow.
Does Frenchburg get tornadoes?
11 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Frenchburg 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)