Flemingsburg, Kentucky
Flemingsburg is a city of 2,965 people in Fleming County, Kentucky.
Why visit Flemingsburg
Townapedia lists 4 parks and trails and 8 places to eat in and around town.
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 86°F; January lows average 23°F.
Weather in Flemingsburg
Forecast from the National Weather Service. Full forecast
About Flemingsburg
Flemingsburg is a home rule-class city in Fleming County, Kentucky, in the United States. The population was 2,953 at the 2020 census, up from 2,658 at the 2010 census. It is the county seat of Fleming County.
From the Wikipedia article Flemingsburg, Kentucky (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Parks, trails and playgrounds4
Restaurants and cafes8
Churches and places of worship3
First Presbyterian Church
Church · National Register of Historic Places
Church building in Kentucky, United States of America
Saint Charles Borromeo Catholic Church
Church · Roman Catholic · 0.4 mi
Gas and EV charging4
History
Flemingsburg was founded in 1797 by George S. Stockton, a native Virginian, who named the town and county after his half-brother Colonel John Fleming. It has been the seat of Fleming County since its formation and was formally incorporated by the state assembly in 1812.
From the History section of Flemingsburg, Kentucky on Wikipedia, under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Schools, colleges and libraries5
Healthcare1
Map of Flemingsburg
25 places. The map loads OpenStreetMap tiles when you open it.
Climate by month
Monthly table
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Snow |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 41°F | 23°F | 3.7 in | 2.7 in |
| Feb | 45°F | 25°F | 3.5 in | 3.2 in |
| Mar | 54°F | 32°F | 4.7 in | 1.4 in |
| Apr | 66°F | 42°F | 4.7 in | 0.0 in |
| May | 75°F | 53°F | 4.8 in | 0.0 in |
| Jun | 83°F | 61°F | 4.8 in | 0.0 in |
| Jul | 86°F | 65°F | 5.8 in | 0.0 in |
| Aug | 85°F | 63°F | 3.5 in | 0.0 in |
| Sep | 80°F | 56°F | 3.4 in | 0.0 in |
| Oct | 68°F | 45°F | 3.5 in | 0.0 in |
| Nov | 55°F | 34°F | 3.2 in | 0.3 in |
| Dec | 46°F | 28°F | 4.2 in | 1.2 in |
U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 for Flemingsburg 2 N (2 mi away), NOAA NCEI.
People and cost of living
American Community Survey 5-year estimates, 2020-2024, U.S. Census Bureau. Estimates have margins of error, larger for small towns.
Disaster history
Fleming County has had 20 federal disaster declarations since 2000, most often for severe storms.
- 2026-01-24: Severe Winter Storm (Winter Storm)
- 2025-04-03: Severe Storms, Straight-Line Winds, Tornadoes, And Flooding (Severe Storm)
- 2025-02-16: Severe Storms, Straight-Line Winds, Flooding, And Landslides (Severe Storm)
- 2024-11-26: Remnants Of Hurricane Helene (Tropical Storm)
- 2021-03-31: Severe Winter Storms, Landslides, And Mudslides (Severe Ice Storm)
- 2020-03-28: Covid-19 Pandemic (Biological)
OpenFEMA disaster declarations summaries.
Getting there and nearby towns
Blue Grass Airport (LEX) is the nearest airport with scheduled flights listed in OpenStreetMap, 54 miles away.
- Aberdeen 17 mi north, about 28 min by car
- Carlisle 18 mi southwest, about 28 min by car
- Manchester 20 mi north, about 32 min by car
- Ripley 22 mi north, about 35 min by car
- West Union 27 mi northeast, about 44 min by car
- Augusta 28 mi northwest, about 45 min by car
- Cynthiana 31 mi west, about 49 min by car
- Georgetown 32 mi north, about 51 min by car
- Paris 33 mi southwest, about 53 min by car
- Winchester 38 mi southwest, about 1 h by car
Drive times are estimates from straight-line distance, not routes.
Local news
Headlines from INDB, the NEMICO news database.
Reviews, tips and questions
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Sources and licences
- NCES EDGE (Public domain): public schools
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 (Public domain): climate by month
- OpenFEMA (Public domain): disaster declarations
- OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL 1.0): places, airports, map data
- U.S. Census Bureau (Public domain): population, income, housing, education, commute
- Wikidata (CC0 1.0): elevation, founding date, time zone, website, landmarks and historic places
- Wikimedia Commons (see each image): photos
- Wikipedia (CC BY-SA 4.0): overview and history text
Photo credits
- Flemingsburg, Kentucky downtown, FloNight (Sydney Poore) and Russell Poore, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Flemingsburg First Presbyterian Church, Nyttend, Public domain
- Thomas W. Fleming House in Flemingsburg, Nyttend, Public domain
- Buildings — Flemingsburg, Kentucky, Christopher L. Riley, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Fleming County Judicial Center, Nyttend, Public domain
- Fleming County, Kentucky courthouse, FloNight (Sydney Poore) and Russell Poore, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Fleming County, Kentucky courthouse 2, FloNight (Sydney Poore) and Russell Poore, CC BY-SA 4.0
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