Whitley County, KY is a great place to live and work, and its rankings reflect that. According to BestPlaces, the county has a very low cost of living index of 79.8 out of 100, meaning it's cheaper to live in Whitley than most other places in the United States. The unemployment rate is also low at 4.5%, well below the US average of 3.7%. Additionally, there is a low crime rate with an A+ rating from BestPlaces. Finally, Whitley has access to excellent healthcare with 6 hospitals within 25 miles of the county center. All these factors contribute to making Whitley one of the best places to live in Kentucky and beyond.
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