The 10 Safest Cities In Kentucky For 2020

The 10 Safest Cities In Kentucky For 2020

1. Villa Hills

There is nothing yucky in this city in Kentucky. It's actually quite the opposite, Villa Hills is safe.

Located in the extreme northern tip of Kentucky on the Kentucky/Ohio border, Villa Hills is our number one safest city to live in the Bluegrass State.

Villa Hills offers a safe environment with small town charm. Home to over 45 assisted living facilities, this 'Special Place to Live' scored a whopping 9.5/10 on our snackablity scale. You wouldn't trust just anyone with granny and gramps, right? To be honest, the only crime being committed here is the love they have for the Cincinnati Bengals. We get you're a border town, but you might want to convince your state to get their own football team because it's kinda weird.

Villa Hills' gold star qualities like the non-existent number of crimes per 100,000 residents, their large number of educated residents, and just their overall safety standards, speaks volumes. With a little over 5,000 residents, the superb quality of life in this little village in Kenton County is the reason that it is our number one safest city in Kentucky for 2020.

2. Fort Thomas

Of course Fort Thomas is safe. The whole idea behind a fort is to keep its inhabitants safe, and that is exactly what the 'City of Beautiful Homes,' has done to become our second safest city in Kentucky

This is the quintessential Kentucky river city located in the southern bank of the Ohio River. Not surprising, they received an 8.5/10 job opportunity score and an 8.5/10 affordability score. There is a sense of true community in this city in Campbell County.

Whether it's strolling their newly renovated downtown or at the local coffee shop, nothing says safe like a community that creates opportunities to get to know anything and everything about each other. Just make sure you take the trash out in proper attire because someone is always watching, and you wouldn't want to become the talk of hometown hero Cris Collinsworth's next NFL segment.

3. Fort Mitchell

Turns out, forts are pretty safe places to be in Kentucky. Fort Mitchell proves that with an impressive #6 and #9 ranking statewide in terms of property and violent crimes respectively. That works out to only 1 violent crime committed each season in Fort Mitchell -- not too shabby at all.

If all that safety's not gripping you, wait until you hear that Fort Mitchell is home to the world's only museum of ventriloquism at the Vent Haven Museum. You certainly wouldn't be a dummy for moving to third safest city in Kentucky.

Fort Mitchell is only a hop, skip, and a jump from Ohio, with Cincinnati just a 15 minute drive north.

4. Highland Heights

When you're in a sketchy situation, it's always best to take the high ground. Well, the ground doesn't get much higher than Highland Heights. And Highland Heights neighbors #3 Fort Mitchell, so it seems like this general area has got it's safety tricks down pat.

Highland Heights is actually even more impressive than Fort Mitchell in terms of violent crime -- the city only experienced 2 violent crimes in the entire last year of available data. So catch an event at the BB&T Arena. There's like 0 chance that you'll end up in a drunken brawl or mugged on the way back to your car. And all that education the kids are getting at Northern Kentucky University is working wonders for making the streets safer.

5. Taylor Mill

Welcome to our fifth safest city in Kentucky: Taylor Mill. This old mill city in Kenton County should be called the 'The Best City to live in Kentucky,' too, because all is crazy safe and super fine in the 859. We don't know about you, but we think a city with local festivals and multiple recreational opportunities sounds like a place we could definitely call home.

And kudos to Taylor Mill, their snackability rating is off the charts: a whopping 8.5/10! Their number of amenities scored an 8.5/10 and their education rating an 8/10! There's a reason Taylor Mill's motto is 'Taylored with Pride,' they have a strong sense of community with a big city focus. Check it out! We're pretty sure you will want to call it home.

6. Edgewood

Where Kentucky State Road 71 meets West Virginia State Road 275 is Edgewood. This Cincinnati-burb, known for its bootlegging' and rum running' stories from the late 1800s, is our sixthsafest city in Kentucky 2020.

All bootlegging aside, Edgewood is also known for its safe, family friendly atmosphere. There is a ton of stuff to do in this little town of 8736 residents in the tiny tip of Kenton County. They have a boat load of places to shop and dine, and their immaculate parks, Presidents Park, Freedom Park, and Victory Park, provide the backdrop for safe, friendly games of basketball, volleyball, and soccer for all ages. Heck, there town motto is "Where every day is a walk in the park".

So if you want to feel like everyday's a walk in the park, grab the fam, pack up the pick-up, and get a-movin' so you don't miss out on any of their safe, family friendly, activities scheduled for 2020.

7. Flatwoods

Slap on a fluorescent orange safety jacket before you ride, and read on to find out why Flatwoods is our seventh safest city in Kentucky.

It might not be Barney Fife's Mayberry, or maybe it is, but this little town with a vibrant community, unforgettable neighborhoods, and year-round fun backed by a strong farming community is just as notable and just as safe. Probably why it's one of the most sought after cities outside of Ashland. It doesn't end there folks. This little piece of heaven, just outside Greenbo State Park, is a family friendly, safe city. It boasts convenient strip malls and we're pretty sure a Dollar General or two. It's a great place to raise a family. And word on the street is that young professionals are starting to take notice and move Flatwoods' direction. So don't wait, because the word is out.

And if you want to read more about how great Flatwoods is, check out our article The Best Cities in Kentucky. Not surprising, Flatwoods also made our top twenty. Good work 'Good Neighbor Community'!

8. Independence

One thing is certain -- Independence, Kentucky has declared independence from dangerous streets. Independence is the most populated city on this list, proving that safe cities don't have to come in small packages. The property crime rate in Independence is the real bragging point for residents; it's more than four times lower than the national average, earning the city the 3rd place rank in this category for Kentucky.

So grab a shot (or three) of bourbon at Boone County Distilling Co., knowing you couldn't manage to have your wallet stolen even if you tried.

Independence is the fifth and final city on this list in Kenton County, and is located just a short drive from many other cities on this list.

9. Harrodsburg

Alright, so Harrodsburg might be at the bottom of this list, but that doesn't mean the city shouldn't still be proud. Especially considering that Harrodsburg ranked as only the 28th safest city in Kentucky in the previous year of available data. The #9 ranking this year earns Harrodsburg the title of most improved player in the state.

If you enjoy the simulation of violence more than the real thing, Harrodsburg has just the thing for you at Old Fort Harrod State Park - a full-scale replica of the titular fort. Violence has taken a steep drop since the pioneer days, with Harrodsburg having only 3 total violent crimes in the last year of available data.

Harrodsburg is an hour and some change southeast of Louisville and less than an hour south of Frankfort.

Home to Kentucky's Rods & Ribs Festival, this city is our eighth safest city. It's a place where work and play meet midway between Louisville, Nashville, and the northern boundaries of the Green River.

Central City is so safe, that the only crime here is a bad haircut or dipping your ribs in ranch. Its small city charm delivers big opportunities to all that are searching for a safe place to call home. They claim to be more then prepared to show you the good 'ol hometown pride that makes the south famous and safe. Yes, 'It's that Friendly'.

Central City's slogan should be: "Where It's Happening". They are the only city in Muhlenburg County that allows liquor to be sold by package stores, they have a boat load of bbq joints, and three kinda close places where you can legally buy guns.

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