The 10 Worst Places to Live in Kentucky in 2024…Supposedly

A recent ranking of the worst places to live in the Bluegrass State may or may not reveal some surprises.

Kentucky towns have been a hot topic lately. When it comes to Kentucky, we have no shortage of small towns with a few big cities scattered in there too. There are places with great reputations that are drawing a lot of visitors and new residents. Likewise, there are places in Kentucky that folks want to avoid altogether. This article will focus on the latter.

Money Inc. recently found the worst places to live in Kentucky. They determined the worst places by using objective data to help identify and manage problems related to criminal behavior. Here's what they said:

Current population data for our analysis based on the worst places to live in the state was obtained from Neighborhood Scout’s most recent data.

Other factors that may impact a city’s crime rate include –

-Housing Affordability – so one can maintain a desirable standard of living.

-Employment, Education, Recreational, Opportunities.

-Available Healthcare & Services.

-Negative Environmental Factors.

-Cultural and recreational opportunities, and many more.

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The Worst Places to Live in Kentucky in 2024

So, what are the worst places in Kentucky to live in? Well, some of these might not come to you as a surprise, but there are others you might not have expected to see on this list. Let's check them out.

Money Inc. goes into great detail to explain why these are the worst cities in Kentucky. In fact, they even expanded their list to a total of 20. Did the top ten, however, surprise you in any way? Now, with this in mind, what one person considers a horrible place to live, another might consider their favorite spot in the world. You can see the full list by clicking here.