




Florence, Kentucky
Florence, KY Profile
Florence, KY, population 23,551 , is located
in Kentucky's Boone county,
about 14.5 miles from Cincinnati and 57.5 miles from Dayton.
In the 90's the population of Florence has grown by about 26%.
It is Estimated in recent years the population of Florence has been growing at an annual rate of 1.5 percent.
Reports show that during 2003 property crime levels in the Florence area were higher than Kentucky's average.
The same data shows violent crime levels to be lower than the Kentucky average.
Florence Statistics
Florence Gender Information
Males in Florence: 11,179 (47%)
Females in Florence: 12,372 (53%)
As % of Population in Florence
Race Diversity in Florence
White: 92%
African American: 3%
Asian: 1%
Other/Mixed: 4%
As % of Population in Florence
Age Diversity in Florence
Median Age in Florence: 32.9 (Males in Florence: 31.3, Females in Florence: 34.8)
Florence Males Under 20: 14%
Florence Females Under 20: 14%
Florence Males 20 to 40: 17%
Florence Females 20 to 40: 17%
Florence Males 40 to 60: 11%
Florence Females 40 to 60: 12%
Florence Males Over 60: 5%
Florence Females Over 60: 10%
Economics in Florence
Florence Household Average Size: 2.41 people
Florence Median Household Income: $ 42,567
Florence Median Value of Homes: $ 99,800
Law Enforcement in Florence
Reported crimes in the Florence area during 2003:
Murder and non-negligent man-slaughter: 1
Forcible rape: 7
Robbery: 32
Aggravated assault: 51
Violent crime events per 100,000 people: 372
Burglary: 169
Larceny-theft: 1,279
Motor vehicle theft: 81
Arson: 5
Property crime events per 100,000 people: 6,252
Florence Location Information
Land Area: 8.3 Square Miles.
Nearby Towns & Cities to Florence
Elsmere 1.5 Miles
Erlanger 1.9 Miles
Edgewood 2.8 Miles
Crestview Hills 3.0 Miles
Oakbrook 3.2 Miles
Lakeside Park 4.0 Miles
Crescent Springs 4.4 Miles
Union 4.7 Miles
Villa Hills 4.8 Miles
Burlington 5.6 Miles
Big Cities Nearest Florence
(Population 100,000+)
Cincinnati 14.5 Miles
Dayton 57.5 Miles
Lexington 66.3 Miles
Louisville 80.0 Miles
Indianapolis 97.6 Miles
Columbus 109.5 Miles
Ft Wayne 149.8 Miles
Evansville 173.7 Miles
Toledo 192.8 Miles
South Bend 204.4 Miles
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Facts
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Abstinence
Abstinence is the act or practice of refraining from indulging a desire. The type of abstinence we are referring to here is abstinence from drugs and alcohol. This term has two connotations when it comes to abstaining from drugs. The first refers to drug or alcohol treatment programs that aim to help an individual stop using drugs or alcohol for the rest of their lives. The time abstinence is also used in drug education and prevention. It refers to trying to stop children from ever using drugs.
Drug Side Effects
Drug addiction and abuse comes with a heavy price. There are drastic drug side effects associated with drug misuse and abuse. Drug side effects from legal and illegal drugs can range from mild itching to comas and death. In addition to the physical drug side effects mentioned, there are many psychological drug side effects of drug abuse; the most serious being drug addiction and overdose.
Drug Overdose
A drug overdose occurs when you consume more drugs than your body can tolerate. Drug users are constantly flirting with the risk of a drug overdose. There is a
fine line between the high they're seeking and serious injury or death. While many victims of drug overdose recover without long term effects, there
can be serious consequences. Some drug overdoses cause the failure of major
organs like the kidneys or liver, or failure of whole systems like the
respiratory or circulatory systems. Patients who survive drug overdose may need
kidney dialysis, kidney or liver transplant, or ongoing care as a result of
heart failure, stroke, or coma. Death can occur in almost any drug overdose
situation, particularly if treatment is not started immediately.
Addiction Treatment
Addiction treatment is needed when an individual finds that they have developed a drug or alcohol addiction which they are not able to successful end on their own. With the help of addiction treatment, addicted individual can get help to control their drug taking behavior and live happy and successful lives. There are several addiction treatment options available for drug and alcohol addiction. Some of these options include self-help groups, counseling, drug rehabilitation programs (in and out-patient), and residential treatment facilities. Each of these differ
in their aims and outcomes and elements of these addiction treatment options are often
combined.
Sobriety
Sobriety means the moderation in or abstinence from consumption of alcoholic liquor or use of drugs. When an individual with an addiction problem enters drug rehabilitation, their main goal is to attain long term sobriety. Unfortunately, sometimes drug addicts and alcoholics find they are able to sustain short periods of sobriety followed by a drug or alcohol relapse. This is why attending a drug or alcohol rehab will help the individual maintain their focus on sobriety. Often, it is only by getting help that individuals with severe drug addiction problems are able to achieve lasting sobriety.
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