The Town FilesBoone County, Kentucky
139,841 people. The median home is worth $277,300 (typical Kentucky town: $161,450) and the median household earns $99,414.
Towns in Boone County
| Town | People | Median home | Income | Median age |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Florence | 31,946 | $210,700 | $71,003 | 38.9 |
| Burlington | 17,318 | $254,300 | $109,308 | 37.7 |
| Francisville | 9,952 | $398,000 | $159,371 | 38.9 |
| Oakbrook | 9,268 | $260,700 | $94,652 | 43.4 |
| Union | 7,416 | $411,500 | $136,712 | 39.5 |
| Hebron | 6,195 | $239,300 | $106,719 | 30.4 |
| Walton | 5,460 | $262,200 | $77,917 | 29.9 |
People and housing
| Boone County | Typical Kentucky town | |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $277,300 | $161,450 |
| Median rent | $1,373 | $837 |
| Median household income | $99,414 | $54,969 |
| Median age | 37.7 | 39.1 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 35.7% | 19.8% |
| Below the poverty line | 6.3% | 18.0% |
Jobs and pay
102,941 jobs in 2024, average pay $59,189 a year.
Storms since 1996
NOAA recorded 488 storm events in Boone County from 1996 to 2026, with 3 deaths.
Federal disaster declarations
Boone County has been included in 13 FEMA declarations since 1953.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| January 24, 2026 | Winter Storm | EM-3633: Severe Winter Storm |
| April 3, 2025 | Severe Storm | EM-3626: Severe Storms, Straight-Line Winds, Tornadoes, And Flooding |
| February 16, 2025 | Severe Storm | EM-3624: Severe Storms, Straight-Line Winds, Flooding, And Landslides |
| March 28, 2020 | Biological | DR-4497: Covid-19 Pandemic |
| March 13, 2020 | Biological | EM-3469: Covid-19 |
| May 4, 2011 | Severe Storm | DR-1976: Severe Storms, Tornadoes, And Flooding |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2020–2024; BLS QCEW and LAUS; NOAA Storm Events; FEMA OpenFEMA (not endorsed by FEMA).