Kentucky

Kentucky is a southeastern state located in the United States famous for bourbon distilleries, horse racing events at historic Churchill Downs racetrack as well as long-standing bluegrass music tradition. Apart from that visitors can explore Mammoth Cave National Park formed millions years ago due to underground limestone tunnels or enjoy outdoor activities like mountain biking on Kentucky's 750 miles long trail system surrounded by natural beauty all around. Additionally modern cities such Louisville packed w/ museums & art galleries have much to offer culturally speaking .

State: Kentucky
County: Jefferson, Fayette, 120 total
Metro Area: Louisville-Jefferson_County, Lexington-Fayette, 21 total
City: Louisville, Lexington, 552 total

Zip Codes: 42101, 40475, 41042, 40601, 42701, 40324, 40214, 40356, 42301, 42240, 775 total
Cost of Living: -17.7% lower

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ECONOMY

The unemployment rate in Kentucky is 5.0% (U.S. avg. is 6.0%). Recent job growth is Positive. Kentucky jobs have increased by 1.3%. More Economy

COST OF LIVING

Compared to the rest of the country, Kentucky's cost of living is 17.7% lower than the U.S. average. More Cost of Living or Compare Kentucky's Cost of Living

WEATHER & CLIMATE

September, May and June are the most pleasant months in the state of Kentucky, while January and December are the least comfortable months. Today's Weather | Climate Averages

VOTING

In the last Presidential election, Kentucky remained overwhelmingly Republican, 62.1% to 36.1%. More Voting Stats

POPULATION

Kentucky's population is 4,494,141 people. Since 2020, it has had a population growth of 3.2%. Learn More...

TRANSPORTATION

Average Commute time is 23.1 minutes. The National Average is 26.4 minutes. Learn More...

REAL ESTATE

The median home cost in Kentucky is . Home appreciation the last 10 years has been 10.2%.

SCHOOLS

Kentucky public schools spend $10,806 per student. The average school expenditure in the U.S. is $12,383. There are about 15.9 students per teacher in Kentucky. More Education

Kentucky Rankings

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Housing Market in Kentucky

It's a good time to buy in Kentucky. Home Appreciation is up 10.2% in the last 12 months.
The median home price in Kentucky is .

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Reviews for Kentucky 24 Reviews

Thoughts on KY from a KY born and raised resident. - 4/24/2020
So, I've lived in KY my whole life, born in Bowling Green, and raised just outside of Glasgow. I graduated from Barren County High School in 2017, and currently attend... Read More

Faith | Glasgow, KY | Reply | 1 Reply

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Awesome ?????? - 10/2/2019
Never lived there but I hear Kentucky is a great State to grow smoke(maryjiwanna... Read More

Daniel | Holland, MI | Reply | 2 Replies

Thinking of Kentucky? Think again! - 9/11/2016
Spot on Stephanie! I bought a beautiful historic home overlooking the Mississippi River thought it would be wonderful. Although the people seemed very friendly at... Read More

Anne | Hickman, KY | Reply | 3 Replies

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ZIP CODES IN KENTUCKY

42101, 40475, 41042, 40601, 42701, 40324, 40214, 40356, 42301, 42240, 775 total

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