Best overall
Oldham County
Overall score 77.6
Economy 76.4 / Affordability 60.8
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Best Counties to Live in Kentucky
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Best for families
Oldham County
Family score 84.3
Schools 97.2 / Safety 100
Best value
Caldwell County
Value score 79.4
Affordability 81.9 / Taxes 83.5
Most affordable
Leslie County
Affordability 93.4
Typical home $80,556
Best schools
Oldham County
Schools 97.2
Safety 100 / Economy 76.4
Safest
Oldham County
Safety 100
Schools 97.2 / Peace 65.2
Low taxes
Wolfe County
Taxes 88.2
Affordability 32.1 / Typical home $221,389
Peace & quiet
Washington County
Peace & Quiet 90.6
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Best overall counties in Kentucky
View full- 1Oldham County
Typical home $441,311
77.6
Overall
- 2Spencer County
Typical home $369,356
74.7
Overall
- 3Woodford County
Typical home $343,458
73.6
Overall
- 4Caldwell County
Typical home $148,729
73.1
Overall
- 5McLean County
Typical home $153,568
72.9
Overall
Best counties for families in Kentucky
View full- 1Oldham County
Typical home $441,311
84.3
Family
- 2Calloway County
Typical home $165,374
83.7
Family
- 3Johnson County
Typical home $141,663
82.5
Family
- 4Monroe County
Typical home $144,851
81.8
Family
- 5Floyd County
Typical home $93,194
81.7
Family
Best value counties in Kentucky
View full- 1Caldwell County
Typical home $148,729
79.4
Value
- 2Hickman County
Typical home $122,762
78.5
Value
- 3McLean County
Typical home $153,568
77.7
Value
- 4Union County
Typical home $133,741
76.6
Value
- 5Livingston County
Typical home $144,381
76.5
Value
Most affordable counties in Kentucky
View full- 1Leslie County
Typical home $80,556
93.4
Afford.
- 2Ballard County
Typical home $130,038
92.9
Afford.
- 3Knott County
Typical home $67,253
91.7
Afford.
- 4Letcher County
Typical home $72,925
91.3
Afford.
- 5Harlan County
Typical home $73,455
91.1
Afford.
Best school counties in Kentucky
View full- 1Oldham County
Typical home $441,311
97.2
Schools
- 2Calloway County
Typical home $165,374
94.6
Schools
- 3Boyle County
Typical home $241,155
90.1
Schools
- 4Henderson County
Typical home $200,774
89.5
Schools
- 5Whitley County
Typical home $150,377
89.1
Schools
Lowest tax-score counties in Kentucky
View full- 1Wolfe County
Typical home $221,389
88.2
Taxes
- 2Butler County
Typical home $187,635
87.3
Taxes
- 3Nicholas County
Typical home $199,884
85.9
Taxes
- 4Rockcastle County
Typical home $147,046
84.1
Taxes
- 5Carter County
Typical home $159,697
83.7
Taxes
Quietest counties in Kentucky
View full- 1Washington County
Typical home $250,389
90.6
Quiet
- 2Union County
Typical home $133,741
89.4
Quiet
- 3Marion County
Typical home $235,197
88.8
Quiet
- 4Simpson County
Typical home $253,149
88.7
Quiet
- 5Hancock County
Typical home $203,527
88.2
Quiet
Safest counties in Kentucky
View full- 1Oldham County
Typical home $441,311
100
Safety
- 2Kenton County
Typical home $282,910
100
Safety
- 3Woodford County
Typical home $343,458
99.8
Safety
- 4Nicholas County
Typical home $199,884
99.5
Safety
- 5Adair County
Typical home $170,019
99.4
Safety
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How to choose a county in Kentucky
The best county in Kentucky depends on what you need most. Families may care more about schools and safety, budget-focused movers may care more about affordability and taxes, and quiet-living households may care more about density and peace & quiet. Large counties and rural counties can rank well for very different reasons, so use the county-size filter to compare places with similar scale.
Best for different needs
Best overall counties in Kentucky
For best overall counties in Kentucky, Oldham County, Spencer County, and Woodford County stand out in this model because they combine several public-data signals instead of winning on only one category.
View this rankingBest counties for families in Kentucky
For families, Oldham County, Calloway County, and Johnson County score well in the family blend of schools, safety, affordability, taxes, economy, and peace & quiet.
View this rankingMost affordable counties in Kentucky
For affordability-focused movers, Leslie County, Ballard County, and Knott County may appeal because they score well on housing and income tradeoff signals in the current model.
View this rankingBest school counties in Kentucky
For school-first households, Oldham County, Calloway County, and Boyle County lead the current school score, though families should still compare district-level details.
View this rankingBest low-tax counties in Kentucky
For lower tax-pressure searches, Wolfe County, Butler County, and Nicholas County score well on the tax model, but buyers should still check local property taxes and carrying costs.
View this rankingBest quiet counties in Kentucky
For quieter-living searches, Washington County, Union County, and Marion County stand out on peace & quiet signals such as density and built-environment indicators.
View this rankingWhat to watch before moving to Kentucky
Compare county scale carefully in Kentucky; large metro counties and rural counties can rank well for very different reasons.
Check town-level housing costs, commute patterns, school districts, and local services before making a final move decision.
Frequently asked questions about the best counties in Kentucky
What is the best county to live in Kentucky?
The best county depends on your priorities. In this ranking model, Oldham County currently scores highest overall, but families, budget-focused movers, and quiet-living households may prefer different counties.
What is the best county in Kentucky for families?
Based on the family ranking blend of schools, safety, affordability, taxes, economy, and peace & quiet, Oldham County stands out in this model.
What is the most affordable county in Kentucky?
Leslie County scores highly on affordability in this model, but buyers should still compare home prices, taxes, insurance, commute costs, and local job access.
How should I compare large and small counties?
Use the county-size filter. Large metro counties and small rural counties can rank well for very different reasons, so comparing similar county sizes usually gives a more realistic shortlist.
Are these rankings based on reviews?
No. These rankings use public-data signals such as affordability, schools, safety, taxes, economy, home values, and peace & quiet. Local reviews and personal visits should still be part of a final decision.
Which Kentucky counties score well for schools or taxes?
Oldham County currently leads the school-score view, while Wolfe County stands out on the tax-score view. Use the rankings presets to compare those priorities separately.
All Kentucky counties
Showing all 120 Kentucky counties ranked by the default generated overall score.
| Rank | County | Overall | Economy | Afford. | Schools | Safety | Taxes | Peace & Quiet | Typical home | Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Oldham County FIPS 21185 | 77.6 | 76.4 | 60.8 | 97.2 | 100 | 56 | 65.2 | $441,311 | $122,497 |
| 2 | Spencer County FIPS 21215 | 74.7 | 69 | 62.9 | 80.7 | 97.7 | 70 | 78.8 | $369,356 | $102,618 |
| 3 | Woodford County FIPS 21239 | 73.6 | 65.6 | 55 | 88.4 | 99.8 | 66.7 | 82 | $343,458 | $83,788 |
| 4 | Caldwell County FIPS 21033 | 73.1 | 46 | 81.9 | 70.6 | 96.3 | 83.5 | 85 | $148,729 | $59,583 |
| 5 | McLean County FIPS 21149 | 72.9 | 45.1 | 89.8 | 72.9 | 88.1 | 72.5 | 81.7 | $153,568 | $65,596 |
| 6 | Boone County FIPS 21015 | 71.8 | 67.6 | 64.4 | 83.9 | 87.1 | 63.8 | 51.3 | $342,671 | $99,414 |
| 7 | Meade County FIPS 21163 | 71.4 | 61.1 | 59.4 | 82.3 | 89.2 | 75.7 | 77.2 | $282,335 | $74,355 |
| 8 | Scott County FIPS 21209 | 71.1 | 65.5 | 55.6 | 79.2 | 92.8 | 70.7 | 79.4 | $338,690 | $85,158 |
| 9 | Monroe County FIPS 21171 | 70.8 | 37.7 | 77.3 | 78.9 | 99.2 | 71.2 | 84.5 | $144,851 | $51,280 |
| 10 | Anderson County FIPS 21005 | 70.6 | 55.5 | 68.3 | 71.7 | 98.7 | 65.8 | 79.2 | $256,240 | $74,488 |
| 11 | Larue County FIPS 21123 | 70.3 | 42.4 | 72 | 77.8 | 94.4 | 77.2 | 84.5 | $221,880 | $67,067 |
| 12 | Lyon County FIPS 21143 | 70.3 | 47.1 | 77.5 | 78.5 | 85.8 | 67.8 | 75.8 | $177,159 | $65,066 |
| 13 | Calloway County FIPS 21035 | 69.8 | 35 | 71.1 | 94.6 | 91.3 | 63 | 86.4 | $165,374 | $52,706 |
| 14 | Muhlenberg County FIPS 21177 | 69.6 | 27 | 88.7 | 76.8 | 92.4 | 72.3 | 84 | $127,980 | $51,927 |
| 15 | Graves County FIPS 21083 | 69.4 | 43.2 | 71.5 | 84.4 | 82.1 | 71.8 | 87.1 | $167,100 | $50,772 |
| 16 | Henderson County FIPS 21101 | 69.3 | 45.2 | 67.3 | 89.5 | 87.8 | 58.6 | 85.8 | $200,774 | $58,851 |
| 17 | Hancock County FIPS 21091 | 69.2 | 41.7 | 75 | 68.7 | 92.5 | 80.4 | 88.2 | $203,527 | $65,464 |
| 18 | Morgan County FIPS 21175 | 68.8 | 31.6 | 81.4 | 71.4 | 98 | 73.8 | 84.1 | $136,292 | $47,913 |
| 19 | Whitley County FIPS 21235 | 68.5 | 32.8 | 70.2 | 89.1 | 90.2 | 72.5 | 83.2 | $150,377 | $44,615 |
| 20 | Boyle County FIPS 21021 | 68.2 | 43.9 | 58.9 | 90.1 | 95.9 | 60 | 82.1 | $241,155 | $61,159 |
| 21 | Casey County FIPS 21045 | 68.1 | 32 | 73.1 | 79.8 | 94.5 | 75 | 83.4 | $153,838 | $45,510 |
| 22 | Ballard County FIPS 21007 | 67.9 | 46 | 92.9 | 53.6 | 79.6 | 62.3 | 85.5 | $130,038 | $66,164 |
| 23 | Marshall County FIPS 21157 | 67.9 | 41.5 | 74.1 | 76.6 | 85 | 69.7 | 79.2 | $200,096 | $65,831 |
| 24 | Hickman County FIPS 21105 | 67.6 | 45.2 | 86.7 | 42.9 | 95.9 | 72.8 | 87.5 | $122,762 | $60,867 |
| 25 | McCracken County FIPS 21145 | 67.3 | 50.9 | 70.9 | 72.5 | 82.2 | 63.1 | 74.7 | $193,182 | $64,373 |
| 26 | Russell County FIPS 21207 | 67.3 | 44.4 | 66.9 | 71.4 | 94.7 | 69.2 | 81.9 | $150,972 | $44,738 |
| 27 | Johnson County FIPS 21115 | 67.1 | 20.5 | 74.1 | 88.5 | 94.5 | 73.7 | 83.4 | $141,663 | $44,904 |
| 28 | Laurel County FIPS 21125 | 66.8 | 30.9 | 73 | 84.7 | 80.3 | 77.5 | 81.6 | $180,308 | $57,771 |
| 29 | Pulaski County FIPS 21199 | 66.8 | 34.2 | 70.7 | 82.8 | 86.7 | 69.4 | 81 | $172,253 | $51,898 |
| 30 | Adair County FIPS 21001 | 66.4 | 41.1 | 74.4 | 55.3 | 99.4 | 72.8 | 84.5 | $170,019 | $53,553 |
| 31 | Bullitt County FIPS 21029 | 66.4 | 58.9 | 66.6 | 57.6 | 91.7 | 62.8 | 69.3 | $295,711 | $80,558 |
| 32 | Shelby County FIPS 21211 | 66.4 | 66.9 | 59.1 | 56.3 | 90.4 | 59.8 | 81.6 | $323,519 | $82,604 |
| 33 | Union County FIPS 21225 | 66.4 | 40.4 | 86.1 | 45.7 | 95.4 | 68.6 | 89.4 | $133,741 | $60,327 |
| 34 | Allen County FIPS 21003 | 66.1 | 47.1 | 69.4 | 58.4 | 90.2 | 76.8 | 82.5 | $209,422 | $61,403 |
| 35 | Floyd County FIPS 21071 | 66.1 | 13.3 | 88.1 | 80.5 | 96.8 | 61.9 | 79.8 | $93,194 | $41,279 |
| 36 | Hopkins County FIPS 21107 | 66 | 34.1 | 81.9 | 62.2 | 92.2 | 64.2 | 86.2 | $149,499 | $56,815 |
| 37 | Pike County FIPS 21195 | 65.6 | 16.8 | 88.9 | 69.1 | 99.2 | 64.1 | 82.2 | $100,849 | $44,312 |
| 38 | Marion County FIPS 21155 | 65.5 | 39 | 61.2 | 71.9 | 93.8 | 75.8 | 88.8 | $235,197 | $59,627 |
| 39 | Clark County FIPS 21049 | 65.3 | 48.9 | 57.2 | 69 | 92.1 | 70.8 | 81.3 | $259,293 | $64,348 |
| 40 | Kenton County FIPS 21117 | 65.3 | 60.1 | 63.3 | 65.1 | 100 | 53.1 | 21.8 | $282,910 | $80,548 |
| 41 | Washington County FIPS 21229 | 65.3 | 54.7 | 60.8 | 54.5 | 88.6 | 77 | 90.6 | $250,389 | $61,616 |
| 42 | Crittenden County FIPS 21055 | 65 | 30.4 | 82.9 | 54.8 | 93.9 | 73.9 | 84.9 | $126,163 | $46,656 |
| 43 | Rockcastle County FIPS 21203 | 65 | 26.5 | 78.6 | 61 | 92.6 | 84.1 | 85 | $147,046 | $48,862 |
| 44 | Breckinridge County FIPS 21027 | 64.9 | 30.2 | 75.5 | 72.7 | 84.5 | 74.8 | 74.8 | $166,095 | $55,843 |
| 45 | Carlisle County FIPS 21039 | 64.9 | 41.9 | 88.3 | 39.7 | 89.2 | 68.9 | 83.5 | $136,908 | $62,439 |
| 46 | Greenup County FIPS 21089 | 64.8 | 28.9 | 86.5 | 54.6 | 97.3 | 62.6 | 84.2 | $151,274 | $60,751 |
| 47 | Livingston County FIPS 21139 | 64.8 | 39.6 | 84.6 | 42.2 | 90.6 | 77.5 | 79.5 | $144,381 | $58,984 |
| 48 | Ohio County FIPS 21183 | 64.8 | 30.4 | 82.3 | 60 | 83.1 | 78.8 | 84.7 | $148,738 | $57,798 |
| 49 | Logan County FIPS 21141 | 64.7 | 37.2 | 72 | 63.4 | 86.4 | 76.1 | 83.6 | $194,783 | $60,382 |
| 50 | Trigg County FIPS 21221 | 64.7 | 40.5 | 84.7 | 48.7 | 89.1 | 60.8 | 83.6 | $143,558 | $59,857 |
| 51 | Edmonson County FIPS 21061 | 63.9 | 33.7 | 68 | 64.3 | 92.4 | 79.3 | 76.4 | $191,973 | $54,937 |
| 52 | Carter County FIPS 21043 | 63.7 | 24.7 | 78.3 | 62.7 | 86.6 | 83.7 | 80.7 | $159,697 | $51,235 |
| 53 | Jessamine County FIPS 21113 | 63.7 | 61 | 50.2 | 59.4 | 92.7 | 66.2 | 70 | $320,971 | $74,576 |
| 54 | Webster County FIPS 21233 | 63.5 | 40 | 80.7 | 38.7 | 97.5 | 68.1 | 83 | $144,024 | $59,628 |
| 55 | Madison County FIPS 21151 | 63.3 | 50.8 | 48.2 | 69.1 | 95.4 | 66.3 | 74.9 | $281,530 | $63,351 |
| 56 | Mercer County FIPS 21167 | 63.2 | 53.7 | 64.4 | 43.7 | 97.7 | 62.3 | 81 | $238,831 | $64,824 |
| 57 | Owen County FIPS 21187 | 63.1 | 43.7 | 78.4 | 40.7 | 94 | 65.7 | 76.1 | $174,606 | $61,134 |
| 58 | Warren County FIPS 21227 | 62.9 | 56.6 | 46.3 | 64.3 | 91.2 | 68.8 | 76 | $294,047 | $65,794 |
| 59 | Campbell County FIPS 21037 | 62.7 | 58.6 | 59.9 | 79.7 | 64.8 | 49.8 | 49.1 | $291,569 | $77,567 |
| 60 | Harrison County FIPS 21097 | 62.4 | 51.1 | 63.1 | 44.4 | 90.8 | 72.1 | 83.1 | $235,480 | $66,442 |
| 61 | Boyd County FIPS 21019 | 62.2 | 31.3 | 88.7 | 46 | 91.6 | 57.5 | 70.9 | $130,494 | $61,118 |
| 62 | Hart County FIPS 21099 | 62.2 | 38.6 | 65 | 55.9 | 90.7 | 75 | 80.7 | $185,516 | $52,285 |
| 63 | Bourbon County FIPS 21017 | 62.1 | 54.2 | 56.4 | 47.8 | 95.3 | 64 | 84.5 | $248,557 | $61,354 |
| 64 | Todd County FIPS 21219 | 61.9 | 47 | 67.2 | 34.6 | 93.4 | 82.2 | 84.9 | $221,369 | $61,103 |
| 65 | Grayson County FIPS 21085 | 61.6 | 30.9 | 70.6 | 56 | 92.5 | 72.9 | 77.7 | $163,925 | $50,757 |
| 66 | Nelson County FIPS 21179 | 61.5 | 56.1 | 63.1 | 39.8 | 90.2 | 61 | 83 | $266,251 | $69,562 |
| 67 | Perry County FIPS 21193 | 61.3 | 23.6 | 86.6 | 48.1 | 86.7 | 70.2 | 81.9 | $97,333 | $42,181 |
| 68 | Harlan County FIPS 21095 | 61.1 | 17.4 | 91.1 | 49.2 | 97.3 | 53.1 | 84 | $73,455 | $41,693 |
| 69 | Montgomery County FIPS 21173 | 61 | 38.5 | 56.9 | 72.7 | 77 | 70.9 | 79.6 | $226,507 | $56,396 |
| 70 | Green County FIPS 21087 | 60.9 | 31.1 | 61 | 55.6 | 97.9 | 79.7 | 82.9 | $188,888 | $46,798 |
| 71 | Cumberland County FIPS 21057 | 60.8 | 38.7 | 67.2 | 40 | 96.3 | 74.6 | 87.5 | $145,668 | $40,000 |
| 72 | Fleming County FIPS 21069 | 60.8 | 27 | 66.5 | 54.5 | 98.8 | 77.2 | 79.4 | $178,561 | $49,307 |
| 73 | McCreary County FIPS 21147 | 60.8 | 17.6 | 79 | 55.3 | 94.1 | 75.4 | 79.6 | $103,144 | $33,750 |
| 74 | Nicholas County FIPS 21181 | 60.8 | 45.6 | 68.7 | 24.3 | 99.5 | 85.9 | 77.5 | $199,884 | $59,531 |
| 75 | Knott County FIPS 21119 | 60.6 | 17.2 | 91.7 | 43.5 | 95.2 | 62.3 | 82.7 | $67,253 | $41,761 |
| 76 | Pendleton County FIPS 21191 | 60.6 | 40.4 | 61.7 | 49.4 | 92.9 | 73.8 | 78 | $239,967 | $64,669 |
| 77 | Taylor County FIPS 21217 | 60.6 | 39.3 | 67.8 | 50.9 | 81.4 | 71.3 | 85.7 | $207,412 | $60,456 |
| 78 | Leslie County FIPS 21131 | 60.5 | 14.1 | 93.4 | 42.7 | 95.1 | 68.2 | 79.9 | $80,556 | $35,934 |
| 79 | Letcher County FIPS 21133 | 60.5 | 19.8 | 91.3 | 39.6 | 99.2 | 59.4 | 79 | $72,925 | $41,793 |
| 80 | Franklin County FIPS 21073 | 60.2 | 52.9 | 62.4 | 42.3 | 86.1 | 61.2 | 78.2 | $239,680 | $65,298 |
| 81 | Barren County FIPS 21009 | 59.9 | 31.3 | 55.2 | 70.1 | 87 | 69.4 | 84.4 | $212,440 | $50,628 |
| 82 | Trimble County FIPS 21223 | 59.9 | 54.4 | 66.1 | 16 | 97.9 | 77.6 | 83.3 | $237,024 | $66,027 |
| 83 | Mason County FIPS 21161 | 59.8 | 26 | 70.3 | 54.9 | 91.6 | 68.7 | 82.7 | $166,856 | $52,178 |
| 84 | Grant County FIPS 21081 | 59.5 | 53.2 | 56.8 | 34.8 | 90.2 | 74.4 | 81.9 | $283,036 | $69,178 |
| 85 | Rowan County FIPS 21205 | 59.5 | 26.1 | 67.3 | 51.9 | 92.1 | 77.6 | 84.6 | $179,763 | $54,321 |
| 86 | Butler County FIPS 21031 | 59.2 | 32.7 | 71 | 30.5 | 95.1 | 87.3 | 83.7 | $187,635 | $56,092 |
| 87 | Henry County FIPS 21103 | 59.2 | 52.6 | 61 | 26.9 | 98.5 | 65.2 | 83 | $250,392 | $63,347 |
| 88 | Bath County FIPS 21011 | 59.1 | 21.4 | 73.6 | 46.5 | 94.6 | 78.4 | 81.2 | $173,428 | $56,541 |
| 89 | Metcalfe County FIPS 21169 | 59.1 | 32.5 | 73.3 | 31.1 | 93.5 | 81.3 | 85.6 | $170,421 | $51,473 |
| 90 | Clinton County FIPS 21053 | 58.5 | 36.3 | 67.7 | 27.2 | 96.5 | 82.9 | 85.7 | $157,826 | $44,844 |
| 91 | Powell County FIPS 21197 | 58.4 | 34.1 | 65.5 | 37.3 | 99.3 | 70.6 | 81.6 | $152,341 | $40,309 |
| 92 | Gallatin County FIPS 21077 | 58.3 | 48.7 | 67.1 | 24 | 94.9 | 63.9 | 78.6 | $211,484 | $63,346 |
| 93 | Simpson County FIPS 21213 | 58.3 | 37.3 | 55.6 | 45.5 | 95.9 | 71.4 | 88.7 | $253,149 | $59,858 |
| 94 | Lee County FIPS 21129 | 58 | 18.5 | 75.5 | 46.2 | 95.2 | 71.3 | 76.5 | $118,735 | $37,568 |
| 95 | Lincoln County FIPS 21137 | 58 | 34.3 | 70.4 | 33.2 | 94.1 | 70.6 | 79.9 | $180,736 | $52,440 |
| 96 | Magoffin County FIPS 21153 | 57.7 | 16.6 | 70.1 | 52.8 | 95.2 | 70.8 | 81.7 | $120,071 | $33,080 |
| 97 | Daviess County FIPS 21059 | 57.5 | 45 | 70.5 | 78.5 | 19.9 | 59.3 | 80.3 | $215,146 | $68,214 |
| 98 | Jackson County FIPS 21109 | 57 | 21 | 83.7 | 33.8 | 87.1 | 71.1 | 78.6 | $110,809 | $40,000 |
| 99 | Breathitt County FIPS 21025 | 56.7 | 18.4 | 85.3 | 36.2 | 79 | 75 | 82.9 | $90,007 | $34,808 |
| 100 | Fulton County FIPS 21075 | 56 | 24.5 | 83.3 | 17.3 | 97.5 | 65.8 | 87.1 | $85,860 | $38,217 |
| 101 | Lewis County FIPS 21135 | 56 | 17.9 | 86.1 | 20.2 | 94.9 | 78 | 78.3 | $118,172 | $46,838 |
| 102 | Bracken County FIPS 21023 | 55.9 | 33.9 | 73.6 | 24.1 | 86.2 | 73.4 | 79.2 | $202,626 | $66,319 |
| 103 | Clay County FIPS 21051 | 55.9 | 15.4 | 80.3 | 41.5 | 79.4 | 76.4 | 81.6 | $120,534 | $40,900 |
| 104 | Estill County FIPS 21065 | 55.7 | 23.5 | 80.7 | 22.2 | 95.1 | 70.8 | 78.2 | $128,200 | $46,051 |
| 105 | Lawrence County FIPS 21127 | 55.5 | 24.6 | 74 | 28.4 | 90.6 | 75.9 | 80.7 | $152,920 | $46,772 |
| 106 | Martin County FIPS 21159 | 55.3 | 16.2 | 82.1 | 29.5 | 94.4 | 68.1 | 76.6 | $109,373 | $37,042 |
| 107 | Fayette County FIPS 21067 | 54.7 | 55.3 | 41.1 | 84.3 | 48.3 | 52.6 | 23.7 | $328,843 | $69,479 |
| 108 | Garrard County FIPS 21079 | 54.7 | 51.3 | 52.6 | 40.2 | 62 | 74.2 | 79.6 | $291,731 | $63,087 |
| 109 | Carroll County FIPS 21041 | 54.3 | 34.2 | 67.3 | 24.7 | 83.3 | 72.7 | 85.1 | $190,251 | $56,466 |
| 110 | Robertson County FIPS 21201 | 54.3 | 31.6 | 58.7 | 25.5 | 97.1 | 79.6 | 81.1 | $204,774 | $51,830 |
| 111 | Menifee County FIPS 21165 | 53.6 | 15.9 | 79.7 | 18.2 | 96.9 | 76.8 | 76.9 | $120,456 | $45,096 |
| 112 | Bell County FIPS 21013 | 53.1 | 14.9 | 72.4 | 39.2 | 86.5 | 62.3 | 85.5 | $98,629 | $31,354 |
| 113 | Christian County FIPS 21047 | 53 | 28.9 | 58.2 | 29.3 | 92.2 | 72.7 | 86 | $205,858 | $55,494 |
| 114 | Wayne County FIPS 21231 | 52.5 | 18.2 | 62.9 | 31.6 | 92 | 79.3 | 82.7 | $167,851 | $45,739 |
| 115 | Hardin County FIPS 21093 | 51.7 | 46.1 | 61.8 | 46.2 | 30.5 | 69.1 | 80.9 | $245,407 | $67,647 |
| 116 | Wolfe County FIPS 21237 | 49.3 | 23 | 32.1 | 41.4 | 95.3 | 88.2 | 81.9 | $221,389 | $30,417 |
| 117 | Knox County FIPS 21121 | 48.1 | 14.4 | 51.7 | 35.5 | 86.9 | 72.5 | 82.9 | $154,303 | $32,527 |
| 118 | Jefferson County FIPS 21111 | 44.9 | 49.9 | 57.4 | 23.6 | 45.6 | 54.4 | 22 | $264,190 | $69,866 |
| 119 | Elliott County FIPS 21063 | 42.6 | 19 | 73 | 13.7 | 35 | 78.1 | 76.6 | $157,150 | $45,776 |
| 120 | Owsley County FIPS 21189 | 39.5 | 20.7 | 28.9 | 11.3 | 88.7 | 76.6 | 77.7 | $143,690 | $22,188 |