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State economy

Kentucky economy

Kentucky's unemployment rate was 4.7% in September 2026, unchanged from the month before and 4.5% a year earlier. That ranks 42 of 51 (1 = lowest); the national rate was 4.1%. Employers had 2.03 million jobs on their payrolls in September 2026, a loss of 400 (-0.0%) from a year earlier. Home prices (FHFA index) were +4.7% from a year earlier in Q2 2026. Median household income was $73,750 in 2025.

4.7%
unemployment rate
September 2026
Unemployment rate4.7%Rank 42 of 51 (1 = lowest)
10-year range4.0–16.7%Low Sep 2019 · high Apr 2020
Nonfarm jobs2.03M-0.0% in a year · rank 41
Home prices (FHFA)+4.7%1-year change · Q2 2026 · 5-yr +46%
Median household income$73,7502025 · rank 45 of 51

Kentucky: unemployment rate

Kentucky unemployment rateLine chart from Jan 1, 2006 to Sep 1, 2026. Latest 4.7%; high 16.7% on Apr 1, 2020; low 4.0% on Sep 1, 2019.0%5%10%15%20%20082010201220142016201820202022202420264.7%High 16.7%Low 4.0%

Kentucky: jobs, change from a year earlier

Kentucky nonfarm jobs, 12-month changeLine chart from Jan 1, 2001 to Sep 1, 2026. Latest -0.0%; high +13.3% on Apr 1, 2021; low -14.3% on Apr 1, 2020.-20%-10%0%10%20%20052010201520202025-0.0%High +13.3%Low -14.3%

Kentucky: home prices, change from a year earlier

Kentucky FHFA house price index, 12-month changeLine chart from Jan 1, 2001 to Apr 1, 2026. Latest +4.7%; high +17.7% on Apr 1, 2022; low -2.8% on Jan 1, 2010.-5%0%5%10%15%20%20052010201520202025+4.7%High +17.7%Low -2.8%

Kentucky: median household income

Kentucky median household incomeLine chart from Jul 1, 1984 to Jul 1, 2025. Latest $73,750; high $73,750 on Jul 1, 2025; low $17,360 on Jul 1, 1985.$0$20,000$40,000$60,000$80,0001990199520002005201020152020$73,750Low $17,360

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Sources: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (unemployment, nonfarm payrolls; seasonally adjusted), Federal Housing Finance Agency (all-transactions house price index), U.S. Census Bureau (median household income, current dollars), via FRED. US unemployment rate: 4.1% (October 2026).