Kentucky

Financial data for local governments across Kentucky

416 Cities
120 Counties
136 CDPs

Tax Snapshot (Beta)

Beta: source-backed tax context only. This is not a personalized tax-burden estimate.

Current source-backed tax context for Kentucky.

Component Summary Effective Coverage Sources
KY state individual income tax Kentucky individual income tax rate is 4%. Current Kentucky Department of Revenue guidance (as accessed April 18, 2026). Rate missing Kentucky individual income tax
KY sales and use tax (base) Kentucky sales and use tax rate is 6%, and there are no local sales and use taxes in Kentucky. Current Kentucky Department of Revenue guidance (as accessed April 18, 2026). Rate missing Kentucky sales and use tax
KY property tax policy (state and local rates) Kentucky property taxes are levied at both state and local levels, with local tax districts setting county and school rates. Current Kentucky Department of Revenue guidance (as accessed April 18, 2026). Needs review Kentucky property tax rates

Demographics

Census Bureau ACS 5-year estimates (2023)

4,510,725 Population
$62,417 Median Household Income
$192,300 Median Home Value
39.1 Median Age
16.1% Poverty Rate
4.8% Unemployment Rate
68.3% Homeownership Rate
27.0% Bachelor's+ Rate

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