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Brandenburg, KY is a small town located in central Kentucky. Despite its size, it offers plenty of amenities such as affordable 2 bedroom rent at $760 compared to the US average of $1,430 and a grocery cost index of 95 versus 100 in the US. The town is home to several local companies such as Brandenburg Factory Outlet and Adrenaline Paintball & Airsoft. It also has several attractions such as Muldraugh Hill Park, which offers trails for hikers and campers, and Otter Creek Outdoor Recreation Area, where visitors can enjoy activities like kayaking and fishing. There are also several local shops in the downtown area offering unique items for purchase.

Brandenburg has an unemployment rate of 5.3%. The US average is 6.0%.

Brandenburg has seen the job market increase by 1.5% over the last year. Future job growth over the next ten years is predicted to be 34.1%, which is higher than the US average of 33.5%.

Tax Rates for Brandenburg
- The Sales Tax Rate for Brandenburg is 6.0%. The US average is 7.3%.
- The Income Tax Rate for Brandenburg is 5.8%. The US average is 4.6%.
- Tax Rates can have a big impact when Comparing Cost of Living.

Income and Salaries for Brandenburg
- The average income of a Brandenburg resident is $20,124 a year. The US average is $28,555 a year.
- The Median household income of a Brandenburg resident is $47,440 a year. The US average is $69,021 a year.

Income by Population Percent

  EconomyBrandenburg, KentuckyUnited States
  5.36
  -6.4%-6.2%
  34.1%33.5%
  6.0%6.2%
  5.0%4.6%
  $25,125$37,638
  $47,440$69,021
  $63,984$85,028
  Population by Occupation
  0.3%1.2%
  0.0%0.5%
  11.6%6.8%
  16.4%10.0%
  0.9%2.5%
  13.3%11.0%
  4.5%4.8%
  0.2%0.8%
  1.2%1.9%
  7.6%4.7%
  5.5%1.9%
  2.6%7.6%
  0.0%0.1%
  1.4%4.2%
  4.9%9.3%
  12.1%14.0%
  1.8%2.1%
  8.6%7.0%
  2.6%4.8%
  4.3%4.7%
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Meade County has some of the lowest fuel costs of any of the adjoining counties in KY and definitely cheaper than the counties in  More

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Over 17 years ago

Brandenburg is a very small country town. The High School is in the process of being remodeled this year, thank goodness. The teachers there are great & you can tell the  More

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