Northern Kentucky

BOONE COUNTY
Important commerce, shopping, unique attractions
Estimated 2017 Population:
143,396
No. of households: 43,903
Median household income:
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$67,286
Chamber of Commerce: Boone
County Chamber of Commerce
County Seat:
Burlington. Florence
Mayor Diane E. Whalen
Judge-Executive:
Gary W. Moore;
boonecountyky.org
Economic Development
Authority:
Northern Kentucky Tri-County
Economic Development
Corporation
BOONE County’s seat is the
picturesque Burlington. Its biggest
city, however, is Florence, which
also is the second-largest city in Northern
Kentucky and boasts an impressive
array of shopping, business and dining
attractions in the residential community
set in a relaxed Kentucky countryside with
plenty of big city amenities.
Originally known as Crossroads
because of the convergence of several
roads, the town was renamed and
incorporated in 1830 and grew quickly
after the completion of the Covington-
Lexington Turnpike in 1836. The
turnpike was the route of the prehistoric
trail created by the seasonal migration
of buffalo and eventually it became part of the route of the Dixie Highway.
Skilcraft Sheet Metal, Inc. in Burlington. Skilcraft is a major
manufacturer of precision sheet metal.
Some of the major employers in Florence include St. Elizabeth Healthcare; Boone County Schools;
Robert Bosch; SWECO; Meritor; Eagle Manufacturing; Walmart; and the City of Florence. Many other
manufacturers and employers reside in unincorporated areas and have Florence addresses such as
Citigroup, Kellogg’s and Schwan’s.
Boone County’s unique attractions include Big Bone Lick State Historic Site, Creation Museum, Ollie’s
Skate Park, Pickled Brothers Circus, Florence Antique Mall, Florence Mall, Boonelink Golf Course,
Florence Family Aquatic Center, Florence Nature Park, Boone County Fair, and the Florence Freedom
minor league baseball team.
CAMPBELL COUNTY
Waterfront towns with spectacular quality of life
Estimated 2017 Population:
90,336
No. of households: 35,478
Median household income:
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$54,482
Chamber of Commerce:
Northern Kentucky Chamber of
Commerce
County Seats: Alexandria;
Mayor William T. Rachford, Jr. and
Newport; Mayor Jerry Peluso
Judge-Executive: Steve Pendery;
campbellcountyky.org
Economic Development
Authority: Campbell County
Economic Progress Authority,
Inc.; Northern Kentucky Tri-
County Economic Development
Corporation
CAMPBELL County boasts desirable
waterfront, urban-core charm and
one of Northern Kentucky’s most
bustling areas. It has dual courthouses
and county seats: Alexandria and
Newport.
For more than 215 years, Newport
has been an exciting place to live work
and play. Newport on the Levee is the
most notable but far from alone among
the city’s great entertainment venues.
Robust shopping, eclectic shops,
historic restaurants and nightspots are
all within walking distance of two brand
new hotels. The area’s only dedicated
pedestrian bridge provides great
Campbell County’s hillside homes have great schools and great views.
proximity to major league sports.
The county seat is Alexandria, which boasts a farmers market, specialty restaurants and
retailers, and a top notch school system in an almost rural community.
To Newport’s northeast, Bellevue’s small-town feel is enhanced by boutique shops, one-of-akind
restaurants, walkable neighborhoods, parks along the river and a laid back atmosphere.
Northeast from Bellevue, Dayton boasts luxury riverside homes, excellent schools, hillside
condominiums with great views, a state-of-the-art marina and riverboats to celebrate its heritage.
Farther to the east is progressive Fort Thomas, which is Campbell’s largest. The award-winning
municipality has nationally recognized schools, a busy retail district of shops and restaurants, numerous
parks with bike trails, walking paths and playgrounds for youngsters.
66 The Lane Report’s Northern Kentucky Market Review 2017 lanereport.com