FlorenceKentucky
Florence is a city in Boone County, Kentucky, United States, part of the Cincinnati metropolitan area. The population was 31,946 at the 2020 census, making it the second-most populous city in Northern Kentucky, the eighth-most populous city in Kentucky and the state's most populous that is not a county seat.
Intro: Wikipedia
About Florence
Florence, KY is a thriving city located in northern Kentucky, home to 33,763 residents as of the latest Census estimates. It ranks as the 9th largest city in Kentucky.
Officially, Florence is an incorporated city with its own municipal government. The community covers 11.18 square miles, giving it a compact, walkable footprint at roughly 3,020 residents per square mile.
What Makes Florence Unique
- A top-25 city in Kentucky by population (#9 of 418 incorporated places).
- One of 16 places in the US named Florence — but the Kentucky one has a character all its own.
- Positioned in northern Kentucky, convenient to the region's corridors and crossings.
Why People Love It Here
- The sweet spot: real amenities without big-city congestion.
- Local businesses and schools anchored by a stable resident base of 33,763.
- Well connected: 3+ neighboring communities within 4 miles.
🍽️ Where to Eat in Florence
Local spots mapped by the OpenStreetMap community · click a restaurant to read or write reviews.
🎡 Fun Things to Do
- Chuck E. Cheese
- Dave & Buster's
- Florence Y’All Water Tower · Attraction
Attractions mapped by the OpenStreetMap community.
🏞️ Parks & Outdoors in Florence
Parks mapped by the OpenStreetMap community · "reviews" opens each park's live Google reviews.
🏫 Schools in Florence
- A M Yealey Elementary School
- Boone County High School
- Erpenbeck Elementary School
- Florence Elementary School
- Hillard Collins Elementary School
- Ockerman Elementary School
- Ockerman Middle School
- RISE Academy
- Rector A. Jones Middle School
Public schools, U.S. Dept. of Education (NCES) 2023–24 directory.
🏥 Hospitals & Healthcare
- St Elizabeth Florence ★★★ (3/5 CMS rating) · 24/7 ER
Medicare-registered hospitals with official CMS star ratings.