Best counties to raise a family in Kentucky
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March 5, 2021
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Best counties to raise a family in Kentucky
Known in other parts of the world as shires, provinces, or territories, the United States’ counties (also known in certain states as boroughs or parishes) date back to the 1600s, when settlers first came to find freedom from British rule. Today, those counties remain, with the 50 states divided into several, each with its own unique makeup.
For people looking to find a home to raise a family in, choosing a county is an important decision. Most families place affordable homes, safe neighborhoods, a quality school system, and family-friendly activities at the top of their wishlists.
Stacker compiled a list of the best counties to raise a family in Kentucky using data from Niche. Niche ranks counties based on a variety of factors including cost of living, schools, healthcare, recreation and weather. Listings and images are from realtor.com.
The list features counties that boast some of the top schools and fun, family-friendly activities for every season. Keep reading to explore the best counties to raise a family. Maybe you’ll find one that suits your brood.
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#25. Calloway County
- Population: 38,837
- Median home value: $137,300 (62% own)
- Median rent: $705 (38% rent)
- Median household income: $42,273
- Top public schools: Murray Middle School (A+), Murray High School (A), Murray Elementary School (A)
- Top private schools: Eastwood Christian Academy (unavailable)
- Top places to live: Murray (B+), Hazel (B+), Dexter (C+)
- Pictured: 306 Julep Ln, Murray ($3.5 million, 6 bedrooms)
- Median home value: $137,300 (62% own)
- Median rent: $705 (38% rent)
- Median household income: $42,273
- Top public schools: Murray Middle School (A+), Murray High School (A), Murray Elementary School (A)
- Top private schools: Eastwood Christian Academy (unavailable)
- Top places to live: Murray (B+), Hazel (B+), Dexter (C+)
- Pictured: 306 Julep Ln, Murray ($3.5 million, 6 bedrooms)
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#24. Clark County
- Population: 35,971
- Median home value: $145,400 (67% own)
- Median rent: $727 (33% rent)
- Median household income: $54,953
- Top public schools: Strode Station Elementary School (B+), Rev. Henry E. Baker Senior Intermediate School (B+), Shearer Elementary School (B)
- Top private schools: Calvary Christian School (unavailable), St. Agatha Academy (unavailable), Clark County Christian School (unavailable)
- Top places to live: Winchester (B)
- Pictured: 1124 Van Meter Rd, Winchester ($975,000, 5 bedrooms)
- Median home value: $145,400 (67% own)
- Median rent: $727 (33% rent)
- Median household income: $54,953
- Top public schools: Strode Station Elementary School (B+), Rev. Henry E. Baker Senior Intermediate School (B+), Shearer Elementary School (B)
- Top private schools: Calvary Christian School (unavailable), St. Agatha Academy (unavailable), Clark County Christian School (unavailable)
- Top places to live: Winchester (B)
- Pictured: 1124 Van Meter Rd, Winchester ($975,000, 5 bedrooms)
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#23. Barren County
- Population: 43,884
- Median home value: $125,400 (67% own)
- Median rent: $681 (33% rent)
- Median household income: $41,459
- Top public schools: Glasgow High School (A), Glasgow Middle School (A-), North Jackson Elementary School (A-)
- Top private schools: Glasgow Christian Academy (B+)
- Top places to live: Glasgow (B-), Cave City (C+), Park City (B)
- Pictured: 9530 Roseville Rd, Glasgow ($1.5 million, 5 bedrooms)
- Median home value: $125,400 (67% own)
- Median rent: $681 (33% rent)
- Median household income: $41,459
- Top public schools: Glasgow High School (A), Glasgow Middle School (A-), North Jackson Elementary School (A-)
- Top private schools: Glasgow Christian Academy (B+)
- Top places to live: Glasgow (B-), Cave City (C+), Park City (B)
- Pictured: 9530 Roseville Rd, Glasgow ($1.5 million, 5 bedrooms)
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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
- Top public schools: Pride Elementary School (A-), Madisonville North Hopkins High School (A-), West Broadway Elementary School (B+)
- Top private schools: Grace Baptist School (B+), Christ the King School (unavailable), CornerStone Preparatory School (unavailable)
- Top places to live: Madisonville (B+), Mortons Gap (B), Earlington (B-)
- Pictured: 99 Shamrock Dr, Madisonville ($725,000, 5 bedrooms)
- Median home value: $108,700 (69% own)
- Median rent: $715 (31% rent)
- Median household income: $47,170
- Top public schools: Pride Elementary School (A-), Madisonville North Hopkins High School (A-), West Broadway Elementary School (B+)
- Top private schools: Grace Baptist School (B+), Christ the King School (unavailable), CornerStone Preparatory School (unavailable)
- Top places to live: Madisonville (B+), Mortons Gap (B), Earlington (B-)
- Pictured: 99 Shamrock Dr, Madisonville ($725,000, 5 bedrooms)
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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
- Top public schools: Shopville Elementary School (A), Oak Hill Elementary School (A), Meece Middle School (A)
- Top private schools: Somerset Christian School (A-), Saline Christian Academy (unavailable), Jordan Christian Academy (unavailable)
- Top places to live: Burnside (B+), Somerset (B-), Ferguson (B)
- Pictured: 45 Glen Eagle Dr, Burnside ($464,900, 4 bedrooms)
- Median home value: $116,200 (69% own)
- Median rent: $682 (31% rent)
- Median household income: $39,998
- Top public schools: Shopville Elementary School (A), Oak Hill Elementary School (A), Meece Middle School (A)
- Top private schools: Somerset Christian School (A-), Saline Christian Academy (unavailable), Jordan Christian Academy (unavailable)
- Top places to live: Burnside (B+), Somerset (B-), Ferguson (B)
- Pictured: 45 Glen Eagle Dr, Burnside ($464,900, 4 bedrooms)
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#20. Spencer County
- Population: 18,680
- Median home value: $213,300 (85% own)
- Median rent: $649 (15% rent)
- Median household income: $80,166
- Top public schools: Spencer County Elementary School (A-), Spencer County Middle School (B+), Taylorsville Elementary School (B)
- Top private schools: Spencer Christian (unavailable)
- Top places to live: Elk Creek (B+)
- Pictured: 31 Louise Ct, Fisherville ($425,000, 3 bedrooms)
- Median home value: $213,300 (85% own)
- Median rent: $649 (15% rent)
- Median household income: $80,166
- Top public schools: Spencer County Elementary School (A-), Spencer County Middle School (B+), Taylorsville Elementary School (B)
- Top private schools: Spencer Christian (unavailable)
- Top places to live: Elk Creek (B+)
- Pictured: 31 Louise Ct, Fisherville ($425,000, 3 bedrooms)
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#19. Graves County
- Population: 37,248
- Median home value: $104,300 (75% own)
- Median rent: $639 (25% rent)
- Median household income: $44,043
- Top public schools: Sedalia Elementary School (A), Wingo Elementary School (A-), Graves County Central Elementary School (A-)
- Top private schools: Northside Baptist Christian School (unavailable)
- Top places to live: Mayfield (B-), Wingo (B+), Fancy Farm (B+)
- Pictured: 825 Hayes School Rd, Mayfield ($569,900, 4 bedrooms)
- Median home value: $104,300 (75% own)
- Median rent: $639 (25% rent)
- Median household income: $44,043
- Top public schools: Sedalia Elementary School (A), Wingo Elementary School (A-), Graves County Central Elementary School (A-)
- Top private schools: Northside Baptist Christian School (unavailable)
- Top places to live: Mayfield (B-), Wingo (B+), Fancy Farm (B+)
- Pictured: 825 Hayes School Rd, Mayfield ($569,900, 4 bedrooms)
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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
- Top public schools: Henderson County South Middle School (A-), Spottsville Elementary School (A-), Niagara Elementary School (A-)
- Top private schools: Holy Name Elementary School (unavailable)
- Top places to live: Henderson (B), Spottsville (B+), Robards (B)
- Pictured: 950 Craig Dr, Henderson ($750,000, 4 bedrooms)
- Median home value: $128,400 (61% own)
- Median rent: $689 (39% rent)
- Median household income: $48,926
- Top public schools: Henderson County South Middle School (A-), Spottsville Elementary School (A-), Niagara Elementary School (A-)
- Top private schools: Holy Name Elementary School (unavailable)
- Top places to live: Henderson (B), Spottsville (B+), Robards (B)
- Pictured: 950 Craig Dr, Henderson ($750,000, 4 bedrooms)
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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
- Top public schools: Martha Layne Collins High School (B+), Simpsonville Elementary School (B-), Shelby County High School (B-)
- Top private schools: Cornerstone Christian Academy (B)
- Top places to live: Shelbyville (B)
- Pictured: 2089 Hebron Rd, Shelbyville ($2.3 million, 3 bedrooms)
- Median home value: $197,300 (70% own)
- Median rent: $849 (30% rent)
- Median household income: $67,056
- Top public schools: Martha Layne Collins High School (B+), Simpsonville Elementary School (B-), Shelby County High School (B-)
- Top private schools: Cornerstone Christian Academy (B)
- Top places to live: Shelbyville (B)
- Pictured: 2089 Hebron Rd, Shelbyville ($2.3 million, 3 bedrooms)
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#16. Franklin County
- Population: 50,529
- Median home value: $142,900 (63% own)
- Median rent: $762 (37% rent)
- Median household income: $56,274
- Top public schools: Frankfort High School (B+), Collins Lane Elementary School (B), Franklin County High School (B)
- Top private schools: The Frankfort Christian Academy (B+), Capital Day School (A+), Good Shepherd School (unavailable)
- Top places to live: Frankfort (A-)
- Pictured: 1323 Pea Ridge Rd, Frankfort ($1.2 million, 7 bedrooms)
- Median home value: $142,900 (63% own)
- Median rent: $762 (37% rent)
- Median household income: $56,274
- Top public schools: Frankfort High School (B+), Collins Lane Elementary School (B), Franklin County High School (B)
- Top private schools: The Frankfort Christian Academy (B+), Capital Day School (A+), Good Shepherd School (unavailable)
- Top places to live: Frankfort (A-)
- Pictured: 1323 Pea Ridge Rd, Frankfort ($1.2 million, 7 bedrooms)
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#15. Madison County
- Population: 90,802
- Median home value: $159,300 (59% own)
- Median rent: $710 (41% rent)
- Median household income: $50,060
- Top public schools: B. Michael Caudill Middle School (A-), Model Laboratory School (B+), Shannon Johnson Elementary School (B+)
- Top private schools: The Growing Place (unavailable)
- Top places to live: Berea (A-)
- Pictured: 255 Herndon Ln, Berea ($585,000, 7 bedrooms)
- Median home value: $159,300 (59% own)
- Median rent: $710 (41% rent)
- Median household income: $50,060
- Top public schools: B. Michael Caudill Middle School (A-), Model Laboratory School (B+), Shannon Johnson Elementary School (B+)
- Top private schools: The Growing Place (unavailable)
- Top places to live: Berea (A-)
- Pictured: 255 Herndon Ln, Berea ($585,000, 7 bedrooms)
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#14. Meade County
- Population: 28,182
- Median home value: $153,500 (73% own)
- Median rent: $856 (27% rent)
- Median household income: $56,603
- Top public schools: Brandenburg Primary School (A-), David T. Wilson Elementary School (A-), Stuart Pepper Middle School (B+)
- Top places to live: Muldraugh (B-), Doe Valley (B+), Brandenburg (B+)
- Pictured: 118 Beech Ct, Elizabethtown ($150,000, 3 bedrooms)
- Median home value: $153,500 (73% own)
- Median rent: $856 (27% rent)
- Median household income: $56,603
- Top public schools: Brandenburg Primary School (A-), David T. Wilson Elementary School (A-), Stuart Pepper Middle School (B+)
- Top places to live: Muldraugh (B-), Doe Valley (B+), Brandenburg (B+)
- Pictured: 118 Beech Ct, Elizabethtown ($150,000, 3 bedrooms)
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#13. Daviess County
- Population: 100,474
- Median home value: $133,600 (68% own)
- Median rent: $769 (32% rent)
- Median household income: $51,673
- Top public schools: F.T. Burns Elementary School (A), Newton Parrish Elementary School (A-), Tamarack Elementary School (A-)
- Top private schools: Owensboro Catholic High School (B), Trinity High School (C+), Owensboro Catholic Elementary School (K-3) (unavailable)
- Top places to live: Owensboro (B+), Masonville (B+), Whitesville (B-)
- Pictured: 15 Stone Creek Park, Owensboro ($1.3 million, 4 bedrooms)
- Median home value: $133,600 (68% own)
- Median rent: $769 (32% rent)
- Median household income: $51,673
- Top public schools: F.T. Burns Elementary School (A), Newton Parrish Elementary School (A-), Tamarack Elementary School (A-)
- Top private schools: Owensboro Catholic High School (B), Trinity High School (C+), Owensboro Catholic Elementary School (K-3) (unavailable)
- Top places to live: Owensboro (B+), Masonville (B+), Whitesville (B-)
- Pictured: 15 Stone Creek Park, Owensboro ($1.3 million, 4 bedrooms)
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#12. Jessamine County
- Population: 53,032
- Median home value: $172,100 (65% own)
- Median rent: $789 (35% rent)
- Median household income: $58,245
- Top public schools: West Jessamine High School (B+), West Jessamine Middle School (B+), Rosenwald Dunbar Elementary School (B)
- Top private schools: Tabernacle Christian Academy (B), Christian Light Academy (unavailable), Creative Montessori School (unavailable)
- Top places to live: Wilmore (A+), Nicholasville (B), High Bridge (C+)
- Pictured: 211 Grandview Trl, Wilmore ($749,900, 3 bedrooms)
- Median home value: $172,100 (65% own)
- Median rent: $789 (35% rent)
- Median household income: $58,245
- Top public schools: West Jessamine High School (B+), West Jessamine Middle School (B+), Rosenwald Dunbar Elementary School (B)
- Top private schools: Tabernacle Christian Academy (B), Christian Light Academy (unavailable), Creative Montessori School (unavailable)
- Top places to live: Wilmore (A+), Nicholasville (B), High Bridge (C+)
- Pictured: 211 Grandview Trl, Wilmore ($749,900, 3 bedrooms)
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#11. Warren County
- Population: 128,652
- Median home value: $167,600 (59% own)
- Median rent: $781 (41% rent)
- Median household income: $52,270
- Top public schools: The Gatton Academy (A+), Bowling Green High School (A), W.R. McNeill Elementary School (A)
- Top private schools: Bowling Green Christian Academy (B), Anchored Christian School (A-), St. Joseph Interparochial School (unavailable)
- Top places to live: Plano (A+), Bowling Green (A-), Woodburn (B+)
- Pictured: Plano Rd Lot 32, Bowling Green ($239,000, 3 bedrooms)
- Median home value: $167,600 (59% own)
- Median rent: $781 (41% rent)
- Median household income: $52,270
- Top public schools: The Gatton Academy (A+), Bowling Green High School (A), W.R. McNeill Elementary School (A)
- Top private schools: Bowling Green Christian Academy (B), Anchored Christian School (A-), St. Joseph Interparochial School (unavailable)
- Top places to live: Plano (A+), Bowling Green (A-), Woodburn (B+)
- Pictured: Plano Rd Lot 32, Bowling Green ($239,000, 3 bedrooms)
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#10. Scott County
- Population: 54,667
- Median home value: $189,500 (70% own)
- Median rent: $900 (30% rent)
- Median household income: $70,817
- Top public schools: Scott County Middle School (B+), Northern Elementary School (B+), Scott County High School (B+)
- Top private schools: Providence Christian Academy (unavailable), St. John School (unavailable), Childcare Network Georgetown (unavailable)
- Top places to live: Georgetown (A-), Sadieville (A-), Stamping Ground (B-)
- Pictured: 117 Fairfield Farm Rd, Georgetown ($995,000, 6 bedrooms)
- Median home value: $189,500 (70% own)
- Median rent: $900 (30% rent)
- Median household income: $70,817
- Top public schools: Scott County Middle School (B+), Northern Elementary School (B+), Scott County High School (B+)
- Top private schools: Providence Christian Academy (unavailable), St. John School (unavailable), Childcare Network Georgetown (unavailable)
- Top places to live: Georgetown (A-), Sadieville (A-), Stamping Ground (B-)
- Pictured: 117 Fairfield Farm Rd, Georgetown ($995,000, 6 bedrooms)
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#9. Woodford County
- Population: 26,318
- Median home value: $203,000 (71% own)
- Median rent: $771 (29% rent)
- Median household income: $63,820
- Top public schools: Woodford County Middle School (A-), Huntertown Elementary School (A-), Woodford County High School (A-)
- Top private schools: St. Leo School (unavailable)
- Top places to live: Versailles (B+)
- Pictured: 277 Rose Hill Ave, Versailles ($3.0 million, 6 bedrooms)
- Median home value: $203,000 (71% own)
- Median rent: $771 (29% rent)
- Median household income: $63,820
- Top public schools: Woodford County Middle School (A-), Huntertown Elementary School (A-), Woodford County High School (A-)
- Top private schools: St. Leo School (unavailable)
- Top places to live: Versailles (B+)
- Pictured: 277 Rose Hill Ave, Versailles ($3.0 million, 6 bedrooms)
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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
- Top public schools: Hendron Lone Oak Elementary School (A), Concord Elementary School (A), Heath Elementary School (A)
- Top private schools: Community Christian Academy (A-)
- Top places to live: Hendron (A-), Paducah (A-), Massac (A-)
- Pictured: 200 High Pointe Dr, Paducah ($749,000, 5 bedrooms)
- Median home value: $143,400 (65% own)
- Median rent: $717 (35% rent)
- Median household income: $46,080
- Top public schools: Hendron Lone Oak Elementary School (A), Concord Elementary School (A), Heath Elementary School (A)
- Top private schools: Community Christian Academy (A-)
- Top places to live: Hendron (A-), Paducah (A-), Massac (A-)
- Pictured: 200 High Pointe Dr, Paducah ($749,000, 5 bedrooms)
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#7. Hardin County
- Population: 108,527
- Median home value: $156,600 (61% own)
- Median rent: $827 (39% rent)
- Median household income: $54,367
- Top public schools: Elizabethtown High School (A-), Talton K. Stone Middle School (A-), Lincoln Trail Elementary School (A-)
- Top private schools: North Hardin Christian School (B), St. James Catholic School (unavailable), Elizabethtown Christian Academy (unavailable)
- Top places to live: Vine Grove (A-), Elizabethtown (B+), Radcliff (B+)
- Pictured: 3966 Flaherty Rd, Vine Grove ($399,000, 3 bedrooms)
- Median home value: $156,600 (61% own)
- Median rent: $827 (39% rent)
- Median household income: $54,367
- Top public schools: Elizabethtown High School (A-), Talton K. Stone Middle School (A-), Lincoln Trail Elementary School (A-)
- Top private schools: North Hardin Christian School (B), St. James Catholic School (unavailable), Elizabethtown Christian Academy (unavailable)
- Top places to live: Vine Grove (A-), Elizabethtown (B+), Radcliff (B+)
- Pictured: 3966 Flaherty Rd, Vine Grove ($399,000, 3 bedrooms)
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#6. Jefferson County
- Population: 767,419
- Median home value: $170,100 (62% own)
- Median rent: $871 (38% rent)
- Median household income: $56,586
- Top public schools: DuPont Manual High School (A+), Anchorage Independent Public School (A+), J. Graham Brown School (A)
- Top private schools: Kentucky Country Day School (A+), Louisville Collegiate School (A+), Saint Xavier High School (A+)
- Top places to live: Anchorage (A+), Cherokee Gardens (A+), Indian Hills (A+)
- Pictured: 1116 Bellewood Rd, Anchorage ($4.9 million, 8 bedrooms)
- Median home value: $170,100 (62% own)
- Median rent: $871 (38% rent)
- Median household income: $56,586
- Top public schools: DuPont Manual High School (A+), Anchorage Independent Public School (A+), J. Graham Brown School (A)
- Top private schools: Kentucky Country Day School (A+), Louisville Collegiate School (A+), Saint Xavier High School (A+)
- Top places to live: Anchorage (A+), Cherokee Gardens (A+), Indian Hills (A+)
- Pictured: 1116 Bellewood Rd, Anchorage ($4.9 million, 8 bedrooms)
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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
- Top public schools: Beechwood High School (A), Beechwood Elementary School (A), White's Tower Elementary School (A-)
- Top private schools: Villa Madonna Academy (A+), Covington Latin School (A+), Notre Dame Academy (A)
- Top places to live: Fort Mitchell (A+), Villa Hills (A+), Lakeside Park (A)
- Pictured: 301 Summit Ln, Fort Mitchell ($999,999, 5 bedrooms)
- Median home value: $161,100 (66% own)
- Median rent: $811 (34% rent)
- Median household income: $64,339
- Top public schools: Beechwood High School (A), Beechwood Elementary School (A), White's Tower Elementary School (A-)
- Top private schools: Villa Madonna Academy (A+), Covington Latin School (A+), Notre Dame Academy (A)
- Top places to live: Fort Mitchell (A+), Villa Hills (A+), Lakeside Park (A)
- Pictured: 301 Summit Ln, Fort Mitchell ($999,999, 5 bedrooms)
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#4. Boyle County
- Population: 29,972
- Median home value: $146,400 (67% own)
- Median rent: $727 (33% rent)
- Median household income: $46,382
- Top public schools: Perryville Elementary School (A), Junction City Elementary School (A), Boyle County Middle School (A)
- Top private schools: Danville Christian Academy (A-)
- Top places to live: Danville (A-), Junction City (B), Perryville (A-)
- Pictured: 910 Irvin Rd, Danville ($2.0 million, 6 bedrooms)
- Median home value: $146,400 (67% own)
- Median rent: $727 (33% rent)
- Median household income: $46,382
- Top public schools: Perryville Elementary School (A), Junction City Elementary School (A), Boyle County Middle School (A)
- Top private schools: Danville Christian Academy (A-)
- Top places to live: Danville (A-), Junction City (B), Perryville (A-)
- Pictured: 910 Irvin Rd, Danville ($2.0 million, 6 bedrooms)
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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
- Top public schools: Highlands High School (A+), Woodfill Elementary School (A+), Highlands Middle School (A)
- Top private schools: Bishop Brossart High School (A), Newport Central Catholic High School (B), St. Joseph Elementary School (unavailable)
- Top places to live: Fort Thomas (A+), Wilder (A), Bellevue (A)
- Pictured: 109 Casagrande St, Fort Thomas ($999,900, 4 bedrooms)
- Median home value: $172,000 (70% own)
- Median rent: $850 (30% rent)
- Median household income: $63,050
- Top public schools: Highlands High School (A+), Woodfill Elementary School (A+), Highlands Middle School (A)
- Top private schools: Bishop Brossart High School (A), Newport Central Catholic High School (B), St. Joseph Elementary School (unavailable)
- Top places to live: Fort Thomas (A+), Wilder (A), Bellevue (A)
- Pictured: 109 Casagrande St, Fort Thomas ($999,900, 4 bedrooms)
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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
- Top public schools: Randall K. Cooper High School (A), Larry A. Ryle High School (A), Erpenbeck Elementary School (A-)
- Top private schools: St. Henry District High School (A-), Heritage Academy (B), Immaculate Heart of Mary School (unavailable)
- Top places to live: Union (A+), Francisville (A), Burlington (A)
- Pictured: 2264 Bleu Yacht Ln, Union ($949,800, 3 bedrooms)
- Median home value: $189,800 (75% own)
- Median rent: $986 (25% rent)
- Median household income: $78,327
- Top public schools: Randall K. Cooper High School (A), Larry A. Ryle High School (A), Erpenbeck Elementary School (A-)
- Top private schools: St. Henry District High School (A-), Heritage Academy (B), Immaculate Heart of Mary School (unavailable)
- Top places to live: Union (A+), Francisville (A), Burlington (A)
- Pictured: 2264 Bleu Yacht Ln, Union ($949,800, 3 bedrooms)
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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
- Top public schools: North Oldham High School (A), North Oldham Middle School (A), East Oldham Middle School (A)
- Top private schools: St. Aloysius School (unavailable), Temple Trager Early Childhood Education Center (unavailable), Cadence Academy Preschool - Crestwood (unavailable)
- Top places to live: Crestwood (A+), Pewee Valley (A), Orchard Grass Hills (A)
- Pictured: 7200 Limestone Ct, Crestwood ($849,900, 5 bedrooms)
- Median home value: $282,100 (85% own)
- Median rent: $919 (15% rent)
- Median household income: $99,128
- Top public schools: North Oldham High School (A), North Oldham Middle School (A), East Oldham Middle School (A)
- Top private schools: St. Aloysius School (unavailable), Temple Trager Early Childhood Education Center (unavailable), Cadence Academy Preschool - Crestwood (unavailable)
- Top places to live: Crestwood (A+), Pewee Valley (A), Orchard Grass Hills (A)
- Pictured: 7200 Limestone Ct, Crestwood ($849,900, 5 bedrooms)
