Evergreen Cemetery, Soldiers' Lot, 25 South Alexandria Pike
Southgate’s story
202 years in pictures
Census counts: 627 in 1910, 3,648 in 2020. The archive holds 1 old photo or paper and 6 maps from 1898 on.
- 1824Southgate is settled
SouthgateKY
A town of 3,868, settled in 1824. Public schools that outperform most of Kentucky.
Population
3,868
2025 Census estimate · +6% since 2020
Typical home
$218K
+0.3% in a year
Household income
$54K
median
Median age
36.6
years
Jobs based here
732
A commuter town
TownGrade
A
#23 of 138 in KY
Is Southgate a good place to live?
Southgate gives you more for your money than most places: a typical home costs about $218K, 2.7 years of the Cincinnati metro’s $81K median household income. It grades A overall, ranked 23rd of 138 in Kentucky. On the plus side, its public schools beat 90% of Kentucky towns on state tests and graduation. Southgate’s trail density is 5.3 miles per square mile, above both the Kentucky town median (0.3) and the median of U.S. towns (0.4). Only 6 of the 142 Kentucky towns we compare have a lower share of working residents who work in town than Southgate. Southgate is more walkable than 74% of U.S. towns.
StrongestASchools
What makes Southgate stand out
Where Southgate beats most towns.
Southgate Independent schools
| School | Grades | Students |
|---|---|---|
| Southgate Public School | PK–8 | 180 |
SchoolsA
#23 of the 139 Kentucky towns we grade for schools
NCES · EDFacts.
WalkabilityB+
More walkable than 74% of U.S. towns
2% of workers walk, bike or ride transit
EPA National Walkability Index; Census ACS.
OutdoorsB+
#1 most trails in KY
A commuter town
99% of working residents leave Southgate for work
Where Southgate’s working residents go each day. Line width shows the share.
732jobs based in Southgate
1%of working residents work in town
7 mimedian commute distance
Census LEHD 2023
How Southgate grades
Each subject compared with towns across the country (schools within Kentucky), ordered by how far Southgate is from typical.
SchoolsAOpen →WalkabilityEPA walkability 11 of 20; 5.4% of households have no carB+Open →SafetyB+Open →Hazard riskFEMA risk higher than 41% of U.S. communities; inland flooding tops the listB+Open →Cost of livingBOpen →Jobs & income$54K median household incomeB−Open →HealthSt. Elizabeth Ft Thomas 1 miles awayB−Open →
Character Graded, but not part of the overall grade.
Outdoors5% conserved landB+Open →History1 notable person born hereB+Open →Civic life0.5 community nonprofits per 1,000 residentsDOpen →
Described, not graded Taste, not quality: snow or an older crowd is neither good nor bad.
Climate–Open →Housing market$218K typical home, up 0.3% in a year; 3 days on market–Open →Who lives hereMedian age 36.6–Open →
How TownRatings grades towns →
Nearby attractions
All 79 attractions →Paycor Stadium and 51 more within 40 miles
Museums, parks, gardens and other places to visit around Southgate. Close and well known come first.
3 mi Stadium & arenaPaycor Stadium
3 mi Stadium & arenaGreat American Ball Park
Big draw22 mi Theme parkKings Island3.5M visitors a year
Big draw31 mi Theme parkArk Encounter
5 mi Stadium & arenaNippert Stadium
4 mi Stadium & arenaTQL StadiumSources: National Park Service · ski areas © OpenSkiMap / OpenStreetMap contributors · Wikidata · Wikipedia readership · photos via Wikimedia Commons
Photo credits
Paycor Stadium: JonRidinger, CC BY-SA 4.0 · Great American Ball Park: Eric Kilby profile at Flickr website, CC BY-SA 2.0 · Kings Island: Eli Duke from Portland, OR, USA, CC BY-SA 2.0 · Ark Encounter: OlinEJ, CC0 · Nippert Stadium: Ben Levin, CC BY-SA 4.0 · TQL Stadium: Cornfield948, CC BY-SA 3.0
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Getting set up
The full setup list →Moving to Southgate: who provides what
Who provides power, water and the rest in Southgate, and how to reach them.
PowerDuke Energy Kentucky13.9¢/kWh · EIA 2025HIFLD · EIA
WaterNorthern Kentucky Water DistrictNo health-based violations in 5 years · EPAEPA
Internet5 providers99% of addresses get 100/20 MbpsFCC
Trash & dumpNot on file yetWe don’t have Southgate’s trash rules yet
SchoolsCampbell County School DistrictSouthgate Independent School DistrictCampbell County School District in Southgate ISD3 districts serve Southgate; which school depends on your address and gradeNCES
Register to voteOnlineIn Kentucky you can register online until 29 days before Election Day, in person until 29 days before Election Day, or by mail (postmarked 29 days before).vote.govWho runs elections hereCampbell County ClerkCampbell County; contacts on the Handbook page.FVAP, Sep 2019
ZIP code4107141071 100%Census 2020
EPA SDWIS (Oct 9, 2026) · HIFLD + EIA-861 2025 · Census 2020 ZCTAs · NCES 2024–25 · registration: vote.gov, updated Nov 18, 2024.
The data
Ordered by what stands out in Southgate.
Southgate pairs an A overall with homes cheaper than the Kentucky norm, pairs an A for schools with modest home prices and sends many workers across the state line.
OutdoorsB+
Southgate has set aside 5.1% of its land for conservation
8.0 miles of trail in 0 parks and preserves. More trails than any other town in Kentucky.
#1for trails in KY
5.1%
conserved · 47 of 930 acres
8.0 mi
of trails · 5.3 per sq mi
Trails & parks © OpenStreetMap contributors · Conserved land: USGS PAD-US
SchoolsA
For schools, Southgate earns an A
Its A for schools comes with a B for cost of living: the typical home is worth about $218K.
Its public schools are run by the Southgate Independent school district. Its one school is below.
90%of KY districts it outscoresASchool Grade
| School | Level | Students | Letter |
|---|---|---|---|
| Southgate Public SchoolLargest public elementary schoolGrades PK–8 | Grades PK–8 | 180 | C− |
NCES · EDFacts · graded within KY on state tests and graduation
Work & commuteJobs & income grade B−
Most of Southgate’s workers commute out: the town has 0.4 jobs for each of them
41% of working residents cross a state line to work. Jobs based here grew from 491 in 2013 to 732.
Most working residents leave Southgate for work: only 1% work in town. 20% of residents live below the poverty line in Southgate, above both Kentucky’s towns (16%) and U.S. towns (9.6%). Jobs based in Southgate grew to 732 in 2023, 241 more than in 2013.
1%work in town
| Southgate | Kentucky towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Below the poverty line | 20% | 16% | 9.6% |
| Average trip to work | 20 minutes | 22 minutes | 25 minutes |
| Median household income | $54,000 | $60,000 | $80,000 |
| Work from home | 9.1% | 10% | 11% |
Where working residents work
In Southgate1%
Cincinnati17%
Newport8%
Covington5%
Florence4%
7 mi
median commute distance
732
jobs based in Southgate
A commuter town
jobs vs. working residents
B+
Walkability grade: more walkable than 74% of U.S. towns
Census LEHD 2023 · ACS
SafetyB+
Crime per resident in Southgate is lower than in 71% of U.S. towns
Violent crime is rare: 3 reported in 2025, 0.8 per 1,000 residents.
Southgate’s property crime rate is 4.9 per 1,000 residents.
71%of U.S. towns report more crimeB+Safety Grade
| Southgate | Kentucky towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Property crimes per 1,000 (2025) | 4.9 per 1,000 residents | 8.3 | 9.9 |
| Violent crimes per 1,000 (2025) | 0.8 per 1,000 residents | 1.3 | 1.6 |
Violent crime per 1,000 residents
Southgate0.8
Kentucky2.1
U.S.3.3
Property crime per 1,000 residents
Southgate4.9
Kentucky12.8
U.S.15.5
71st
percentile among U.S. towns we grade
71st
percentile among KY towns
3
violent crimes reported in 2025
19
property crimes reported in 2025
FBI crime data, 2025 · crimes reported to police
Climate
Southgate has four seasons and pleasant summers
Southgate has chilly winters and warm summers. July afternoons reach 86°, January nights drop to 24° and about 23 inches of snow falls in a winter.
23″snow a winter
Typical low → high °F
Winter26–43°
Spring43–65°
Summer64–85°
Fall46–67°
Oct 25
typical first frost
Apr 16
typical last frost
+1.2°
vs. the 20th-century average
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020
Who lives here
Younger than Kentucky overall
People 65 and older are 11% of residents (17% statewide). Southgate has grown 6% since 2020, to 3,868 residents in the Census Bureau’s 2025 estimate. 33% of adults 25 and older hold a bachelor’s degree or more in Southgate.
36.6median age · KY 39.1
| Southgate | Kentucky towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aged 65 or older | 11% | 17% | 18% |
| Median age | 36.6 years | 37.6 years | 40.5 years |
| Bachelor’s degree or more, 25+ | 33% | 26% | 29% |
SouthgateKentuckyUnited States
Ages · share of residents
15%
Education · adults 25 and older
No diploma7%
High school26%
Some college25%
Associate’s9%
Bachelor’s20%
Graduate13%
Women and men · all residents
55% women, 45% men
That’s an even split within the survey’s margin of ±4.9 points. Across Kentucky, 50.5% of residents are women.
| Southgate | KY | U.S. | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under 10 | 13.8% | 12.1% | 11.6% |
| 10 to 17 | 12.4% | 10.5% | 10.3% |
| 18 to 24 | 7.9% | 9.1% | 9.1% |
| 25 to 34 | 15% | 13.1% | 13.7% |
| 35 to 44 | 15.1% | 12.6% | 13.2% |
| 45 to 54 | 9.2% | 12.3% | 12.2% |
| 55 to 64 | 15.3% | 13% | 12.7% |
| 65 to 74 | 7.5% | 10.5% | 10.2% |
| 75 and older | 3.9% | 6.8% | 7% |
| No diploma | 6.7% | 11.1% | 10.4% |
| High school | 25.8% | 32.6% | 26% |
| Some college | 25.3% | 19.7% | 19.1% |
| Associate’s | 9.3% | 9% | 8.8% |
| Bachelor’s | 20.3% | 16.2% | 21.6% |
| Graduate | 12.6% | 11.3% | 14.1% |
Census population estimates, 2025 · U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates · in a town of 3,900, single groups can be off by several points
Natural hazardsHazard risk grade B+
Inland flooding leads a moderate hazard risk in Southgate
Expected storm and flood damage is lower than in 59% of U.S. communities.
41risk score of 100
FEMA risk score
Inland floodingTornadoesCold waves
FEMA National Risk Index · OpenFEMA
HousingCost of living grade B
For cost of living, Southgate earns a B
Southgate grades A overall with a typical home of about $218K, below the Kentucky typical value; only 7 of the 30 Kentucky towns graded A− or better can say that. At 2.7 years of the Cincinnati metro’s $81K median household income, the typical home (about $218K) costs less against local pay than in 84% of Kentucky towns; that ratio is one input to its B for cost of living.
The typical Southgate home is worth about $218,000, about the same as a year ago, 6% below the Kentucky typical home.
$218KZillow home value
| Southgate | Kentucky towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Households that own their home | 59% | 59% | 73% |
| Median rent | $1,078 a month | $930 a month | $1,185 a month |
Typical home value
Southgate$218K
Kentucky$231K
Market temperature
3
days on market
98.7%
sale-to-list price
+0.3%
value change, 1 year
9
homes sold in May
Zillow Home Value Index · Redfin Data Center
HealthB−
Southgate is healthier than 52% of U.S. towns
Against the 7,239 U.S. towns with household incomes like Southgate’s, it is healthier than 84%, so its B− isn’t only a matter of income.
Southgate beats the Kentucky average on 13 of 31 CDC measures and trails it on 0. 16% of Southgate adults binge drink.
52%healthier than U.S. townsB−Health Grade
| Southgate | Kentucky towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Binge drink (CDC PLACES) | 16% | 14% | 16% |
| Smoke cigarettes (CDC PLACES) | 16% | 18% | 14% |
| Depression (CDC PLACES) | 27% | 27% | 23% |
| Get no exercise (CDC PLACES) | 23% | 27% | 25% |
31 measures vs. Kentucky
13 better18 too close to call0 worse
| What stands out | Southgate | KY |
|---|---|---|
| Fewer adults who have had a stroke | 3.2% | 4% |
| Fewer adults with COPD | 8.3% | 10.2% |
St. Elizabeth Ft Thomas
1 mi away · emergency room
2 of 3
care shortages: primary care, mental health
67th
percentile among KY towns
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · CMS · HRSA
Keep exploring
Everything we know about Southgate
20pages on Southgate
The big questions
SchoolsABeat 90% of KY districts · 1 schoolSafetyB+0.8 violent crimes per 1,000 residents (2025)HealthB−Better than KY on 13 of 31 CDC measuresCost of livingB$218K typical home · up 0.3% in a yearWork & commuteB−$54K median household income · 732 jobs hereNatural hazardsB+FEMA risk higher than 41% of U.S. communities · inland flooding
Out and about
The story
Day to day
After high school
Colleges nearby
16 within 15 miles of the center of Southgate
Northern Kentucky UniversityUniversity or college · Public · Highland Heights2.4 mi$11,088 in-state tuitionArt Academy of CincinnatiUniversity or college · Private nonprofit · Cincinnati, OH3.9 mi$41,375 tuitionGateway Community and Technical CollegeCommunity college · Public · Florence11.3 mi$4,728 in-state tuition
About 4 of every 100 Southgate residents are enrolled in college, against 6 across Kentucky.
About Southgate
City in Kentucky, United States
Southgate is a home rule-class city in Campbell County, Kentucky, United States. The population was 3,648 at the 2020 census.
From Wikipedia, licensed CC BY-SA 4.0 · facts via Wikidata (CC0)
- Area
- 1.4 sq mi
- Elevation
- 689 ft
- Area code
- 859
Southgate’s neighbors
3 towns share a border with Southgate.
NewportFort ThomasWilderSouthgate
How the neighbors grade
| Town | KY rank | Overall | Cost | Safety | Schools | Health |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Southgate | #23 | A | B | B+ | A | B− |
| Newport | #134 | D | B | D | D− | C− |
| Fort Thomas | #3 | A+ | C+ | A | A+ | A |
| Wilder | #22 | A | B+ | B+ | A | B |
Questions about Southgate
Short answers, built from the data on this page.
Is Southgate, KY a good place to live?
By most measures, yes. Southgate grades A overall, better than 86% of U.S. towns and #23 of 138 in Kentucky. It grades B− for health, B+ for safety and A for schools, and has the most trail per square mile in the state.
Is Southgate, KY expensive?
Cost of living, which also weighs rents, property taxes and how many households pay 30% or more of their income for housing, grades B.
What is Southgate, KY known for?
Its 8 miles of trails, 5.3 per square mile, are the densest network of any Kentucky town.