Fort Knox, Kentucky

Back to Fort Knox, KY housing info, Kenton County, Kentucky, KY smaller cities, KY small cities, All Cities.   We are giving away $1000 in prizes - enter simply by sending us your own city pictures! General Map Google Map MSN Map General Map Google Map MSN Map General Map Google Map MSN Map Please wait while loading the map... Current weather forecast for Fort Knox, KY Kenton County Population in July 2007: 12,783. Males: 7,784   (60.9%) Females: 4,999   (39.1%) Median resident age:   22.0 years Kentucky median age:   35.9 years Zip codes: 40121. Estimated median household income in 2007: $38,996 (it was $34,020 in 2000) Fort Knox:   $38,996 Kentucky:   $40,267 Estimated per capita income in 2007: $14,295 Fort Knox:   $14,295 Kentucky:   $21,951 Estimated median house or condo value in 2007: $106,074 (it was $73,800 in 2000) Fort Knox:   $106,074 Kentucky:   $114,300 Mean prices in 2007: All housing units: $129,722; Detached houses: $109,641; Townhouses or other attached units: $18,308; In 3-to-4-unit structures: $163,877 Fort Knox, KY residents, houses, and apartments details Add your B&M business listing here for free. Over a million visitors/week. Get a huge advantage over your competition Profiles of local businesses: ReMax Action First Races in Fort Knox: White Non-Hispanic (61.8%) Black (23.1%) Hispanic (10.3%) Other race (4.2%) Two or more races (3.6%) American Indian (1.5%) Korean (0.5%) Filipino (0.5%) (Total can be greater than 100% because Hispanics could be counted in other races) 2008 cost of living index in Fort Knox: 81.9 (low, U.S. average is 100) Recent posts about Fort Knox, Kentucky on our local forum with over 700,000 registered users. Fort Knox is mentioned 175 times on our forum: Fort Knox area apartments  (5 replies) Where to live near Fort Knox  (19 replies) Hair Braiders near Fort Knox, Ky  (0 replies) Moving to Fort Knox Area: Hodgenville vs Breckenridge County  (3 replies) Nice areas around Fort Knox  (14 replies) What's between Fort Knox and Louisville?  (17 replies) Ancestries: German (17.6%), Irish (10.1%), United States (7.7%), English (6.2%), Italian (4.5%), Polish (2.6%). Current Local Time: EST time zone Land area: 20.9 square miles. Population density: 611 people per square mile   (low).

Average climate in Fort Knox, Kentucky

Based on data reported by over 4,000 weather stations

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Fort Knox-area historical tornado activity is slightly above Kentucky state average. It is 106% greater than the overall U.S. average.

On 4/3/1974, a category 5 (max. wind speeds 261-318 mph) tornado 12.8 miles away from the Fort Knox place center killed 31 people and injured 270 people and caused between $500,000 and $5,000,000 in damages.

On 4/3/1974, a category 4 (max. wind speeds 207-260 mph) tornado 12.6 miles away from the place center killed 3 people and injured 81 people and caused between $50,000 and $500,000 in damages.

Fort Knox-area historical earthquake activity is significantly below Kentucky state average. It is 92% smaller than the overall U.S. average.

On 6/18/2002 at 17:37:15, a magnitude 5.0 (4.3 MB, 4.6 MW, 5.0 LG, Depth: 3.1 mi, Class: Moderate, Intensity: VI - VII) earthquake occurred 98.7 miles away from Fort Knox center
On 1/24/1990 at 18:20:24, a magnitude 4.1 (4.1 MB, 3.8 LG, 4.0 LG, Depth: 3.1 mi, Class: Light, Intensity: IV - V) earthquake occurred 30.0 miles away from the city center
On 1/27/1990 at 14:05:50, a magnitude 3.8 (3.8 MB, 3.5 LG, Depth: 3.1 mi, Class: Light, Intensity: II - III) earthquake occurred 29.7 miles away from the city center
On 12/7/2000 at 14:08:49, a magnitude 4.0 (3.3 MB, 4.0 LG, 3.9 LG, Depth: 3.1 mi) earthquake occurred 92.1 miles away from Fort Knox center
Magnitude types: regional Lg-wave magnitude (LG), body-wave magnitude (MB), moment magnitude (MW)

Political contributions by individuals in Fort Knox, KY

• Godman Aaf Airport (Runways: 4)

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Notable locations in Fort Knox: Tip Top (A), Tip Top Station (B), Anderson Golf Course (C), United States Bullion Depository (D), Golf Course (E), The Armor Center (F). Display/hide their locations on the map Churches in Fort Knox include: Godman Chapel (A), Prichard Chapel (B), Eisenhower Chapel (C), Hilltop Chapel (D). Display/hide their locations on the map Cemeteries: Sutherland Cemetery (1), Stithon Cemetery (2), Montgomery Cemetery (3), Davis Cemetery (4), Saint Patricks Cemetery (5), Bleakley Cemetery (6), Hart Cemetery (7). Display/hide their locations on the map Reservoirs: Tobacco Leaf Lake (A), Dickerson Lake (B). Display/hide their locations on the map Streams, rivers, and creeks: Gander Branch (A). Display/hide its location on the map Parks in Fort Knox include: Heard Park (1), Turret Field (2), Cornwell Field (3), Thorne Park (4). Display/hide their locations on the map Tourist attractions: Cavalry Armor Foundation (Historical Places & Services; 133 Gold Vault Road) (1), Gabby's Embss (Amusement & Theme Parks; 708 Spearhead Division A) (2). Display/hide their approximate locations on the map Hotels: Economy Suites (230 Dixie Street) (1), Golden Manor Motel (324 North Dixie Highway) (2), Fort Knox Lodge Motel (518 Wilson Street) (3). Display/hide their approximate locations on the map

Average household size:

This place:	3.5 people
Kentucky:	2.5 people

Percentage of family households:

This place:	94.5%
Whole state:	69.4%

Percentage of households with unmarried partners:

This place:	1.0%
Whole state:	4.5%

Likely homosexual households (counted as self-reported same-sex unmarried-partner households)

• Lesbian couples: 0.4% of all households
• Gay men: 0.2% of all households

This place:	6.6%
Whole state:	15.8%

This place:	2.2%
Whole state:	6.6%

Detailed information about poverty and poor residents in Fort Knox, KY

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9.31% of this county's 2006 resident taxpayers lived in other counties in 2005 ($37,826 average adjusted gross income)

Here:	9.31%
Kentucky average:	6.98%

0.05% of residents moved from foreign countries ($277 average AGI)

Kenton County:	0.05%
Kentucky average:	0.12%

from Boone County, KY	2.41% ($34,913 average AGI)
from Hamilton County, OH	1.61% ($41,305)
from Campbell County, KY	1.58% ($34,491)

8.78% of this county's 2005 resident taxpayers moved to other counties in 2006 ($40,651 average adjusted gross income)

Here:	8.78%
Kentucky average:	6.74%

0.03% of residents moved to foreign countries ($159 average AGI)

Kenton County:	0.03%
Kentucky average:	0.05%

to Boone County, KY	2.84% ($41,971 average AGI)
to Campbell County, KY	1.30% ($35,186)
to Hamilton County, OH	1.08% ($39,320)

• Garrett, State Road 44 (092010 / Fort Knox), Type: Tower, Structure height: 67.4 m, Call Sign: KNKN867
  Assigned Frequencies : 880.020 MHz, 835.020 MHz, 891.510 MHz, 846.510 MHz, 835.020 MHz, 880.020 MHz
  Grant Date: 09/06/2000, Expiration Date: 10/01/2010
  Registrant: Lukas, Nace, Gutierrez & Sachs, Chartered, 1650 Tysons Blvd., Suite 1500, Mclean, VA 22102, Phone: (703) 584-8665, Fax: (703) 584-8695, Email:
• Wilson Road, Type: Mast, Structure height: 30.5 m, Overall height: 35.1 m, Call Sign: KNKN795
  Assigned Frequencies : 880.020 MHz, 835.020 MHz, 891.510 MHz, 846.510 MHz, 835.020 MHz, 880.020 MHz
  Grant Date: 09/06/2000, Expiration Date: 10/01/2010
  Registrant: Lukas, Nace, Gutierrez & Sachs, Chartered, 1650 Tysons Boulevard, Mclean, VA 22102, Phone: (703) 584-8665, Fax: (703) 584-8695, Email:

• Michelle A Larson, .25 Mi E Of Us 31 W On Water Plant Rd, Type: Tower, Structure height: 51.8 m, Overall height: 54.3 m, , Licensee ID: L00009113
  Registrant: Wireless Co Lp Dba , 9000 Wessex Pl Ste 100, Louisville, KY 40222, Phone: (502) 394-9900
• Vincent J Heuser, On Snow Mountain, 4 Km W Of, Type: Pole, Structure height: 15 m, Overall height: 15.3 m
  Registrant: Utility Telecom Consulting Group, Inc, 1554 St. Paul Street, Denver, CO 80206, Phone: (303) 840-2878, Email:
• Christopher B Page, State Road 44 (092010 / Fort Knox), Type: Tower, Structure height: 67.4 m, Overall height: 67.4 m
  Registrant: American Towers, Inc., 1101 Perimeter Dr. Suite # 700, Schaumburg, IL 60173, Phone: (847) 240-1508

• Lat: 37.894722 Lon: -85.956444, Call Sign: WQHA865
  Assigned Frequencies : 462.262 MHz
  Grant Date: 06/14/2007, Expiration Date: 06/14/2017, Certifier: Richard Riccardi
  Registrant: Hexagram Inc., 23905 Mercantile, Cleveland, OH 44122, Phone: (216) 896-8600, Email:

• Snow Mountain, On Snow Mountain, 4 Km W Of, Type: Pole, Structure height: 15 m, Overall height: 15.3 m, Call Sign: WPQZ587
  Assigned Frequencies : 941.306 MHz, 932.306 MHz
  Grant Date: 12/18/2000, Expiration Date: 12/18/2010, Certifier: Vincent J Heuser
  Registrant: Utility Telecom Consulting Group, Inc, 1554 St. Paul Street, Denver, CO 80206, Phone: (303) 840-2878, Fax: (303) 840-1028, Email:

• Aircraft: CONSOLIDATED VULTEE SNV-1 (Fixed wing single engine, Category: Land, Seats: 2, Weight: Up to 12,499 Pounds, Speed: 108 mph), Engine: P&W WJR-B-S-T (450 HP) (Reciprocating)
  N-Number: 55853 , Serial Number: 79626, Year manufactured: 1943
  Registrant (Individual): Donald B Persons, Armored School, Fort Knox, KY 40121
• Aircraft: BEECH P35 (Fixed wing single engine, Category: Land, Seats: 4, Weight: Up to 12,499 Pounds, Speed: 150 mph), Engine: CONT MOTOR I0-470 SERIES (260 HP) (Reciprocating)
  N-Number: 8596M , Serial Number: D-7234, Year manufactured: 1963, Airworthiness Date: 08/01/1963
  Registrant (Individual): Lance C Raney, 1419 4th Ave # A, Fort Knox, KY 40121