Crestview Hills, Kentucky facts for kids
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Crestview Hills, Kentucky
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"A great place to call home!"
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Location of Crestview Hills in Kenton County, Kentucky.
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| Country | United States |
| State | Kentucky |
| County | Kenton |
| Area | |
| • Total | 1.93 sq mi (5.00 km2) |
| • Land | 1.90 sq mi (4.92 km2) |
| • Water | 0.03 sq mi (0.08 km2) |
| Elevation | 899 ft (274 m) |
| Population
(2020)
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| • Total | 3,246 |
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3,223 |
| • Density | 1,709.32/sq mi (659.83/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP code |
41017
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| Area code(s) | 859 |
| FIPS code | 21-18442 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2404154 |
| Website | crestviewhills.com |
Crestview Hills is a city in Kenton County, Kentucky. It's a "home rule-class city," which means it has its own local government. In 2020, about 3,246 people lived there.
This city is located in Northern Kentucky. Big highways like Interstate 275 go right through it. Interstate 71/75 is also very close by. Crestview Hills is also home to Thomas More University.
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About Crestview Hills
Where is Crestview Hills?
Crestview Hills covers about 1.9 square miles (5 square kilometers) of land. It has several neighborhoods, including Lookout Farm, Old Crestview, College Park, Summit Lakes, and Grandview Summit.
How many people live here?
The number of people living in Crestview Hills has grown over the years:
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1960 | 15 | — | |
| 1970 | 1,114 | 7,326.7% | |
| 1980 | 1,362 | 22.3% | |
| 1990 | 2,546 | 86.9% | |
| 2000 | 2,889 | 13.5% | |
| 2010 | 3,148 | 9.0% | |
| 2020 | 3,246 | 3.1% | |
| 2022 (est.) | 3,223 | 2.4% | |
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In 2010, there were 3,148 people living in the city. Most residents (about 95.5%) were White. There were also people who identified as African American, Native American, Asian, and other races.
About 17.7% of homes had children under 18. The average age of people living in Crestview Hills was about 44 years old.
Education in Crestview Hills
Crestview Hills is proud to be home to Thomas More University. This university was started in 1921. It helps over 2,000 students learn and grow.
Thomas More University is known for being a great place to get an education. It has been called one of the "Best College Buys." It's also ranked as one of the Best Colleges in the Southern region by U.S. News & World Report.
What Thomas More University offers
Thomas More University is a big part of the community. It offers many ways for local residents to learn and get involved. You can often find:
- Sporting events
- Theater shows
- Music concerts
- Guest speakers
The university also has a special program for adults who want to earn their MBA degree. This program lets them study in the evenings while still working during the day.
See the stars!
Thomas More University has its own observatory! It's called the Thomas More Observatory. They often have open house events where the public can come. You can listen to a talk and then look at the night sky through telescopes.
Local Schools
Crestview Hills is part of the Kenton County Public School District. There are also many private school options nearby for students.
Economy and Businesses
Crestview Hills has a lot of office space for businesses. A big part of this comes from the Thomas More Research/Office Park. Many companies have their main offices here.
Companies with headquarters in Crestview Hills:
- Columbia Sussex Corporation
- Waltz Business Systems
- Flottman Company
- FUSIONWRX Inc, a Flottman Company
- Whitehorse Freight
Other large employers, like Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Center and St. Elizabeth Health Care, also have offices in the area.
Shopping and more!
Crestview Hills is also home to the Crestview Hills Town Center. This is an outdoor shopping area with many different stores.
See also
In Spanish: Crestview Hills (Kentucky) para niños
