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Fort Thomas, KY

Founded 1867Campbell CountyElev. 262 m
Population
17,242
Median home
$301,400
Disaster risk
Relatively Low
Public schools
5
Sex offenders
0

Overview

About Fort Thomas

Fort Thomas is a city in Kentucky with about 17,242 residents. Fort Thomas was founded in 1867 and sits in Campbell County. The median age is 37.9 and the median household income is $100,819. Homes carry a median value of $301,400, and about 70% of residents own where they live. White residents make up the largest share of the population (90.1%). Around 56% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and the typical commute runs about 20 minutes.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (5-year).

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Who lives here

Demographics

Population
17,242
Median age
37.9
Median household income
$100,819
Per-capita income
$52,213
Poverty rate
4.9%
High-school grad or higher
97.1%
Bachelor's degree or higher
55.6%
Unemployment
3.4%
Avg. commute
20.4 min
Work from home
14.7%
Residents by race & ethnicity
White90.1%
Hispanic or Latino2.6%
Black1.9%
Asian0.8%
Workforce by occupation
Management, business, science & arts54.4%
Sales & office20.4%
Service13.8%
Production, transportation & material moving6.9%
Natural resources, construction & maintenance4.4%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (5-year).

Housing

Property report

Median home value
$301,400
Median gross rent
$1,095/mo
Owner-occupied
70.2%
Median year built
1955
Households
6,592
Avg. household size
2.56

Area-level figures. Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS (5-year). Parcel-level records coming next.

Education

Schools

Schools: Above average

Fort Thomas has 5 public schools — 3 elementary, 1 middle, 1 high.

Student proficiency · grade 8, 1 school
Reading82%
Math67%

% of students at or above proficient on state assessments.

Highlands High SchoolHighGrades 9–12
Highlands Middle SchoolMiddleGrades 6–8
Johnson Elementary SchoolElementaryGrades -1–5
Moyer Elementary SchoolElementaryGrades -1–5
Woodfill Elementary SchoolElementary

Public schools + grade-8 proficiency. Source: U.S. Dept. of Education (NCES directory + EDFacts assessments), via Urban Institute.

Safety

Crime

violent crime86% below national
Fort Thomas53
Kentucky232
United States386
↑ 71% higher than 2019
2019–2023
property crime71% below national
Fort Thomas571
Kentucky1,579
United States1,952
↑ 11% higher than 2019
2019–2023

Rate per 100,000 residents/year, Fort Thomas Police Department, 2023. Source: FBI UCR/NIBRS (Crime Data Explorer).

Environment

Environmental hazards

Toxic-release sites and regulated facilities in and around Fort Thomas.

Data source being added: U.S. EPA — Toxics Release Inventory (public). We show real, sourced figures only — never estimates.

Risk

Natural disaster risk

Relatively Low
Top hazards · Campbell County
Cold waveRelatively Moderate
Ice stormRelatively Moderate
LightningRelatively Moderate
Strong windRelatively Moderate
TornadoRelatively Moderate
EarthquakeRelatively Low

County-level natural-hazard risk. Source: FEMA National Risk Index.

Context

Neighborhood info

Fort Thomas is in Campbell County — see county-wide risk, demographics, and registry.

Fort Thomas was founded in 1867 and sits in Campbell County. Elevation ~262 m.

Map of Fort Thomas
Fort Thomas, KY
Where Fort Thomas is
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Historic places

3 on the National Register of Historic Places.

U.S. Army Fort Thomas Mess HallHubbard, Harlan, StudioFort Thomas Women’s Club
Notable people from Fort Thomas
Lucien HubbardMorgan HentzJennifer GarrisonMike MitchellJames E. Moore, Jr.Rob SmithBenjamin GuidugliDavid L. BunningDoug PelfreyGino Guidugli
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Nearby cities
Newport (2 mi)Covington (5 mi)Erlanger (8 mi)Alexandria (9 mi)Independence (10 mi)Florence (12 mi)

Common questions

Fort Thomas — frequently asked

What is the population of Fort Thomas, Kentucky?
Fort Thomas has a population of about 17,242, according to the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (5-year).
What is the average home value in Fort Thomas?
The median home value in Fort Thomas is $301,400, and the median gross rent is $1,095/month (U.S. Census ACS).
Is Fort Thomas safe? What is the crime rate?
Fort Thomas Police Department reported a violent-crime rate of about 53 per 100,000 residents in 2023 — lower than the U.S. rate of 386. Source: FBI UCR/NIBRS.
What natural-disaster risks does Fort Thomas face?
FEMA's National Risk Index rates Campbell County as "Relatively Low" overall, with top hazards including cold wave, ice storm, lightning.
How many schools are in Fort Thomas?
Fort Thomas has 5 public schools (3 elementary, 1 middle, 1 high). Source: U.S. Dept. of Education, NCES.
How many registered sex offenders are in Fort Thomas?
Public registry data lists 0 registered sex offenders in or near Fort Thomas. This is neighborhood-safety information from the public state registry.
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