Moving to Frankfort: Pros, Cons & What to Know
Moving to Frankfort means joining Kentucky's real, actual state capital -- a genuinely government-driven economy, a real bourbon-industry anchor, and genuinely affordable housing.
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Learn moreKentucky's real, actual capital city
Frankfort is genuinely, actually the capital of Kentucky -- Public Administration is the city's single largest employment sector, a real, defining feature of local life.
A real, named bourbon-industry anchor
Buffalo Trace Distillery, a real, family-owned distillery employing approximately 408 people as of March 2026, is located in Frankfort -- a genuine, distinct economic and tourism presence.
Budget for a real, distinct local tax layer
Frankfort's own 1.95% city occupational tax applies within city limits, while Franklin County's separate 1% occupational tax applies elsewhere in the county -- confirm current specifics directly with an employer.
Key takeaways
- Frankfort is Kentucky's real, actual state capital, with a genuinely government-driven local economy.
- Buffalo Trace Distillery is a real, named, in-city bourbon-industry employer (~408 employees, March 2026).
- Frankfort's own 1.95% city occupational tax and Franklin County's separate 1% rate apply to different geographic scopes.
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