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Learn More About Assisted Living in Florence, KY

Florence is a small but welcoming city in Kentucky famous for its iconic water tower, which proudly proclaims: “Florence Y’all.” The city is one of the largest in the northern portion of the state and is part of the Cincinnati metropolitan area.

In Florence, assisted living communities provide personal care services in settings typically ranging from private apartments to shared rooms, often with restaurant-style dining and activities based on residents’ interests. Designed to promote independence among seniors who don’t require 24-hour skilled nursing care, assisted living is a good option for retirees who need help with some daily tasks and would like to live a socially fulfilling, active lifestyle.

Cost of Assisted Living in Florence, KY

The median monthly cost of assisted living is about $3,800 in Florence and in the state of Kentucky.

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Cost of Living

The total household expenses associated with living in Florence are rated 14 points below the national average. Grocery and other essential costs are also rated below the average, indicating that Florence is relatively affordable.

Index Scores

All index scores are based on a scale that has the national average set at 100. A score of 200 indicates that the cost is twice as expensive as the national average, while a score of 50 indicates that the cost is half as expensive.

Household Expenses	Health Care	Insurance	Entertainment	Groceries	Clothing
86	80	87	87	88	89

Income and Housing

Median Income Age 45-64	Median Income Age 65+	Median Household Income	Average Individual Income	Median Employee Salary	Average Property Tax	One-bedroom Apartment Gross Rent Estimate
$64,249 per year	$33,604 per year	$54,037 per year	$28,616 per year	$37,823 per year	$1,278 per year	$613 per month

Local Hospitals

The main hospital that services Florence is:

St. Elizabeth Florence

• Facility type: short-term acute care
• Bed count: 140+
• Specialties: emergency department, ICU, skilled nursing

Weather and Climate

Florence’s climate is classified as humid subtropical, which means the city experiences hot, muggy summers and cool to mild winters. The average humidity level is 71%, and humidity levels are often highest during December at about 75%.

Seasonal Temperatures

January Average	January Maximum	January Minimum
30°F	38°F	21°F

July Average	July Maximum	July Minimum
76°F	86°F	66°F

Air Quality

• Relative Air Quality Index: 98

This index is based on a scale that has the national average set at 100. A score of 200 indicates twice the presence of air pollutants than the national average, while a score of 50 indicates half the presence.

Precipitation

• Average annual precipitation: 42.6″

Demographics and Values

Population Statistics

Median Age	Percent of Population Over 65	Population	Population Density	Average Household Size
37	16.2%	29,627	2,958 per square mile	2.4

Race & Ethnicity

American Indian or Alaskan Native	Asian	Black	Hispanic or Latino	Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	White (not Hispanic or Latino)
0.1%	2.6%	5.7%	4.2%	<0.1%	2.0%	85.5%

These figures were taken from the most recent U.S. Census.

LGBTQ+ Inclusivity

These scores were taken from the 2020 Human Rights Campaign’s Municipal Equality Index.

• Non-discrimination laws in Cincinnati: 30/30
• Overall inclusivity: 100/100

2016 Presidential Election Results for Boone County

Democratic	Republican	Other
31.2%	66.9%	1.9%

Arts, Culture, Entertainment, and Recreation

Some of the most popular events held in Florence include:

• Independence Day Celebration at U.C. Health Stadium
• Memorial Day Parade & Program
• Neighborhood Nights Out
• Christmas in July at the Aquatic Center

Popular parks in Florence:

• South Fork Park
• Railroad Depot Park
• Stringtown Park
• Lincoln Woods Park
• Covered Bridge Park

Transportation

Fixed-route bus service between Florence and Cincinnati is provided by the Transit Authority of Northern Kentucky. Reduced fares are offered to Medicare card holders, seniors 65 years of age and above, and persons with disabilities.