Best counties to live in Kentucky

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Best counties to live in Kentucky

What makes a particular county the best? Oftentimes, it's a good mix of opportunities for fun outdoor activities and cultural attractions. Throw in some historical sites, good schools, job opportunities, and affordable housing, and the county will most likely have happy residents.

Stacker compiled a list of the best counties to live in Kentucky using rankings from Niche. Niche ranks counties by a variety of factors including: public schools, educational attainment, cost of living, and housing.

Many counties on the list are experiencing growth due to their job opportunities, education, or home values. Others are adored for their historic or well-designed value, or devotion to cultural opportunities. Keep reading to see if your county made the list.

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#25. Marshall County

- Population: 31,192
- Median home value: $131,100 (81% own)
- Median rent: $690 (19% rent)
- Median household income: $55,113

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#24. Spencer County

- Population: 18,680
- Median home value: $213,300 (85% own)
- Median rent: $649 (15% rent)
- Median household income: $80,166

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#23. Clark County

- Population: 35,971
- Median home value: $145,400 (67% own)
- Median rent: $727 (33% rent)
- Median household income: $54,953

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#22. Hopkins County

- Population: 45,331
- Median home value: $108,700 (69% own)
- Median rent: $715 (31% rent)
- Median household income: $47,170

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#21. Pulaski County

- Population: 64,350
- Median home value: $116,200 (69% own)
- Median rent: $682 (31% rent)
- Median household income: $39,998

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#20. Graves County

- Population: 37,248
- Median home value: $104,300 (75% own)
- Median rent: $639 (25% rent)
- Median household income: $44,043

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#19. Meade County

- Population: 28,182
- Median home value: $153,500 (73% own)
- Median rent: $856 (27% rent)
- Median household income: $56,603

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#18. Henderson County

- Population: 45,829
- Median home value: $128,400 (61% own)
- Median rent: $689 (39% rent)
- Median household income: $48,926

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#17. Shelby County

- Population: 47,325
- Median home value: $197,300 (70% own)
- Median rent: $849 (30% rent)
- Median household income: $67,056

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#16. Calloway County

- Population: 38,837
- Median home value: $137,300 (62% own)
- Median rent: $705 (38% rent)
- Median household income: $42,273

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#15. Jessamine County

- Population: 53,032
- Median home value: $172,100 (65% own)
- Median rent: $789 (35% rent)
- Median household income: $58,245

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#14. Daviess County

- Population: 100,474
- Median home value: $133,600 (68% own)
- Median rent: $769 (32% rent)
- Median household income: $51,673

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#13. Hardin County

- Population: 108,527
- Median home value: $156,600 (61% own)
- Median rent: $827 (39% rent)
- Median household income: $54,367

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#12. Scott County

- Population: 54,667
- Median home value: $189,500 (70% own)
- Median rent: $900 (30% rent)
- Median household income: $70,817

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#11. Franklin County

- Population: 50,529
- Median home value: $142,900 (63% own)
- Median rent: $762 (37% rent)
- Median household income: $56,274

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#10. Madison County

- Population: 90,802
- Median home value: $159,300 (59% own)
- Median rent: $710 (41% rent)
- Median household income: $50,060

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#9. Boyle County

- Population: 29,972
- Median home value: $146,400 (67% own)
- Median rent: $727 (33% rent)
- Median household income: $46,382

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#8. McCracken County

- Population: 65,268
- Median home value: $143,400 (65% own)
- Median rent: $717 (35% rent)
- Median household income: $46,080

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#7. Woodford County

- Population: 26,318
- Median home value: $203,000 (71% own)
- Median rent: $771 (29% rent)
- Median household income: $63,820

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#6. Warren County

- Population: 128,652
- Median home value: $167,600 (59% own)
- Median rent: $781 (41% rent)
- Median household income: $52,270

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#5. Kenton County

- Population: 165,668
- Median home value: $161,100 (66% own)
- Median rent: $811 (34% rent)
- Median household income: $64,339

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#4. Jefferson County

- Population: 767,419
- Median home value: $170,100 (62% own)
- Median rent: $871 (38% rent)
- Median household income: $56,586

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#3. Campbell County

- Population: 92,861
- Median home value: $172,000 (70% own)
- Median rent: $850 (30% rent)
- Median household income: $63,050

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#2. Boone County

- Population: 130,820
- Median home value: $189,800 (75% own)
- Median rent: $986 (25% rent)
- Median household income: $78,327

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#1. Oldham County

- Population: 65,967
- Median home value: $282,100 (85% own)
- Median rent: $919 (15% rent)
- Median household income: $99,128

Best counties to live in Kentucky