Erlanger, Kentucky

About Erlanger

Erlanger is a close-knit town in northern Kentucky counting 20,172 people who proudly call it home.

Officially, Erlanger is an incorporated city with its own municipal government. The community covers 8.39 square miles, giving it a balanced suburban layout with room to breathe at roughly 2,404 residents per square mile.

📰 Erlanger News Today

• John Sims Obituary (2026) - Erlanger, KY - LINK nky OregonLive.com · Oct 9
• Linda Arrington Obituary (1948 - 2026) - Erlanger, KY - LINK nky Legacy | Obituary · Oct 10
• St. Henry High School (Erlanger, KY) Football MaxPreps · Oct 6
• 'Get this done:' Erlanger residents call for action on Stevenson Road at WCPO 9 News 'Let's Talk' event WCPO 9 Cincinnati · Sep 25
• Robert A. Tolle Obituary Sep 14, 2026 Newcomer Cincinnati · Sep 14

Live headlines via Google News — updates through the day.

📰 Local News

Read the latest Kentucky headlines on our news site, Bless News Daily.

What Makes Erlanger Unique

• A top-25 city in Kentucky by population (#19 of 418 incorporated places).
• The only place in America named Erlanger — a truly one-of-a-kind name among 32,000+ US communities.
• Positioned in northern Kentucky, convenient to the region's corridors and crossings.

Why People Love It Here

• The sweet spot: real amenities without big-city congestion.
• Local businesses and schools anchored by a stable resident base of 20,172.
• Well connected: 3+ neighboring communities within 2 miles.

📍 Neighborhoods in Erlanger

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🍽️ Where to Eat in Erlanger

• Waffle House — american
• 1st Wok — chinese
• Amigos Mexican Restaurant
• Christian Moerlein Malt House Taproom — american
• Dixie Club — bar
• El Nopal — mexican
• Garzelli's Pub and Pizza — pizza
• Golden Corral — american
• Ida's Seat Tavern
• Samuel Adams Cincinnati Brewhouse — regional

Local spots mapped by the OpenStreetMap community · click a restaurant to read or write reviews.

🏞️ Parks & Outdoors in Erlanger

• Railroad Depot Park reviews ★
• Erlanger Lions Club reviews ★
• Rigney Park reviews ★
• Silver Lake Park reviews ★

Parks mapped by the OpenStreetMap community · "reviews" opens each park's live Google reviews.

🏫 Schools in Erlanger

• Arnett Elementary School
• Bartlett Educational Center
• Early Learning Center
• Ignite Institute
• Lindeman Elementary School
• Lloyd High School
• Miles Elementary School
• Tichenor Middle School

Public schools, U.S. Dept. of Education (NCES) 2023–24 directory.

🏥 Hospitals & Healthcare

• Sun Behavioral Health · Psychiatric

Medicare-registered hospitals with official CMS star ratings.

⚡ Quick Facts

🌤️ Current Weather

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Source: National Weather Service

🗺️ Map of Erlanger

🏘️ Nearby Communities