Florence, Kentucky

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.

📰 Florence News Today

• Irmgard "Irma" Thoma Obituary (2026) - Florence, KY - Middendorf-Bullock Funeral Home - Erlanger Legacy obituary · Aug 18
• Northern Kentucky interstate reopens after overnight police response WLWT · Aug 10
• What to know about the Ikea storefront opening in Northern Kentucky Cincinnati Enquirer · Jul 27
• Chae Hill Obituary | Stith Funeral Home and Cremation Center | Florence, KY Tribute Archive · Aug 16
• When will IKEA open in Florence? More details coming soon, company says - The Courier-Journal The Courier-Journal · Jul 28

Live headlines via Google News — updates through the day.

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

• Applebee's — american
• BJ's — american
• Chuck E. Cheese — pizza
• Dragon City — chinese
• Drinkology — soda shop (café)
• Grammas Pizza — pizza
• Lita's Tacos — mexican
• Pizza Hut — pizza
• Starbucks — coffee shop (café)
• Velocity Bike & Bean — coffee shop (café)

Local spots mapped by the OpenStreetMap community.

🎡 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

• Florence Aquatic Center reviews ★
• Lincoln Woods Park reviews ★
• Niblack Memorial Park reviews ★
• Stringtown Park reviews ★
• UC Health Stadium reviews ★

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.

⚡ Quick Facts

🗺️ Map of Florence

🏘️ Nearby Communities