Frankfort, KY GIS Map
Frankfort is a city in Franklin County, Kentucky, with a population of about 28,602. The map below shows its location, boundary and surrounding roads, with federal GIS layers you can turn on for the area.
- County
- Franklin County
- Population
- 28,602
- Elevation
- 504 ft
- Coordinates
- 38.2009, -84.8733
- ZIP codes (9)
- 40601, 40602, 40603, 40604, 40618, 40619 …
- Land area
- 14.8 sq mi
- Time zone
- America/New York
About Frankfort, KY
Frankfort is the capital city of the U.S. state of Kentucky. It is a home rule-class city and the seat of Franklin County. As of the 2020 census, the population was 28,602, making it the 13th-largest city in Kentucky and 4th-smallest U.S. state capital by population. Located along the Kentucky River in the Upland South, Frankfort is the principal city of the Frankfort, Kentucky micropolitan area, which includes all of Franklin and Anderson counties.
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GIS Data for Frankfort, KY
The Frankfort map loads live federal GIS layers in your browser, so you can check flood zones, terrain, land cover and district boundaries for any address in Frankfort without a separate GIS login. Everything below is drawn from public U.S. government data.
Layers you can turn on
FEMA flood zones
National Flood Hazard Layer — flood insurance rate map zones.
Elevation contours and hillshade
USGS 3DEP terrain, so you can read slope and relief.
Land cover
NLCD land cover classes — forest, developed, wetland, water.
School districts
Census TIGER unified and elementary school district boundaries.
ZIP code and county boundaries
Census TIGER ZCTA and county boundary lines.
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Frankfort Demographics
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates.
Population
28,503
Households
12,906
Median household income
$53,073
Median age
35.3 years
Median home value
$183,700
Median gross rent
$944/mo
Owner-occupied homes
48.8%
Bachelor's degree or higher
28.4%
Below poverty level
19.1%
Land area
14.8 sq mi
Population density
1,930 / sq mi
County
ZIP codes in Frankfort
Frankfort Population Growth
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, 2010 Census and Population Estimates Program (Vintage 2024: April 2020 estimates base and July 1, 2024 estimate).
2010 Census
25,527
April 2020 (estimates base)
28,609
July 2024 estimate
28,610
Change 2010-2020
+12.1%
Change 2020-2024
0.0%
Photos of Frankfort
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Federal Buildings & Leases in Frankfort
GSA-managed federal properties in and around Frankfort.
| Property | Address | Status | Sq ft | Lease ends |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| J. C. Watts FB | 330 W Broadway St, 40601 | Owned | 54,645 | — |
| 140 Flynn Avenue | 140 Flynn Ave, 40601 | Leased | 12,544 | Aug 2029 |
Source: U.S. GSA Inventory of Owned and Leased Properties (data.gov), September 2026.
Soils of Frankfort
General soil map unit at the city center: Otwell-Nolin-Elk
Soil Properties
- Drainage class
- Well drained
- Hydrologic soil group
- C (slow infiltration)
- Available water storage (0–150 cm)
- 24.4 cm
- Typical slope
- 1%
- Flooding frequency
- Occasional
- Min. annual water table depth
- 137 cm
Soil Components
- Nolin18%
Inceptisols · Dystric Fluventic Eutrudepts
- Otwell11%
Alfisols · Oxyaquic Fragiudalfs
- Elk10%
Alfisols · Ultic Hapludalfs
- McGary8%
Alfisols · Aeric Epiaqualfs
- Lawrence8%
Alfisols · Aquic Fragiudalfs
- Elk8%
Alfisols · Ultic Hapludalfs
Source: USDA NRCS U.S. General Soil Map (STATSGO2). General soil map data (1:250,000 scale) is not suitable for site-specific decisions.
Climate of Frankfort
30-year averages (1991–2020) from the Frankfort Capital City Ap, Ky weather station, elevation 804 ft, 2 miles from the city center.
Warmest month
Jul · avg high 88°F
Coldest month
Jan · avg low 25°F
Annual precipitation
47.3 in
Average Monthly Temperatures (°F)
| Month | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Avg high °F | 43 | 48 | 57 | 68 | 77 | 85 | 88 | 87 | 81 | 70 | 57 | 47 |
| Avg low °F | 25 | 28 | 35 | 45 | 54 | 63 | 67 | 65 | 57 | 46 | 36 | 29 |
| Precip. in | 3.27 | 3.40 | 4.72 | 4.55 | 5.10 | 4.34 | 4.69 | 3.15 | 3.35 | 3.64 | 3.36 | 3.77 |
Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020. Conditions at the station may differ from other parts of the city.
Natural Hazard Risk in Frankfort
FEMA National Risk Index ratings for Franklin County, compared with all U.S. counties.
Overall risk
Score 64.5 of 100
Expected annual loss
Buildings, population & agriculture
Social vulnerability
Susceptibility to hazard impacts
Community resilience
Ability to prepare & recover
Risk by Hazard
- Strong WindRelatively High
- TornadoRelatively Moderate
- Inland FloodingRelatively Low
- Ice StormRelatively Moderate
- Winter WeatherRelatively Moderate
- LightningRelatively Moderate
- EarthquakeRelatively Low
- Cold WaveRelatively Low
- LandslideVery Low
- HailRelatively Low
- Heat WaveRelatively Low
- HurricaneVery Low
- DroughtVery Low
- WildfireVery Low
Source: FEMA National Risk Index (December 2025 release). County-level ratings are relative to other U.S. counties and are not a property-specific assessment.
Frankfort FAQ
What county is Frankfort in?
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Frankfort, Kentucky is located in Franklin County.
What is the population of Frankfort?
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Frankfort has a population of about 28,602, making it the number 13 of the 40 Kentucky cities listed on GIS Map.
What is the elevation of Frankfort?
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The elevation of Frankfort is approximately 504 feet (154 meters) above sea level at the city center.
What ZIP codes are in Frankfort?
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ZIP codes for Frankfort include 40601, 40602, 40603, 40604, 40618, 40619, 40620, 40621, 40622.
What time zone is Frankfort in?
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Frankfort is in the Eastern Time zone (America/New York).
How far is Frankfort from Frankfort?
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Frankfort is the state capital of Kentucky.
How far is Frankfort from Louisville?
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Frankfort is about 48 miles from Louisville, the largest city in Kentucky listed on GIS Map, in a straight line.
What cities are near Frankfort?
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Cities near Frankfort include Versailles, KY (13 miles); Georgetown, KY (17 miles); Shelbyville, KY (19 miles); Lexington, KY (23 miles); Nicholasville, KY (27 miles).
Local notes for Frankfort, KY
Questions and local knowledge from people who know the area. Every note is read before it appears here.