Kentucky by the numbers

Each figure next to the U.S. figure, from public data.

Median household income
47th highest of 51 · 2024

$63,726

U.S.: $80,734
Violent crime rate
43rd highest of 51 · 2025

214.3

U.S.: 329.3
Median rent
46th highest of 51 · 2024

$967

U.S.: $1,413
Unemployment rate
8th highest of 51 · September 2026

4.7%

U.S.: 4.2%
Percent of people below the poverty line
5th highest of 51 · 2024

16.1%

U.S.: 12.5%