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July 3, 2019
Kentucky Employment Data by County
County with the Most Businesses: Jefferson County Kentucky, 24,741
County with the Most Employees: Jefferson County Kentucky, 419,641
County with Highest Average Hourly Wage: Hancock County Kentucky, $1,336
County with Highest Unemployment Rate: Magoffin County Kentucky, 13.3%
Adair County Kentucky
| Total Businesses | 338 | 0.3% of state total |
| Total Employment | 3,498 | 0.2% of state total |
| Average Weekly Wage | $576 | 64.9% of state avg wage |
| County Unemployment Rate | 5.8% | |
Top Sector| Most Businesses | Retail trade | 58 | 17.2% of county businesses |
| Most Employees | Retail trade | 682 | 19.5% of county employees |
Top Industry| Most Businesses | Private households | 18 | 5.3% of county businesses |
| Most Employees | Restaurants and other eating places | 370 | 10.6% of county employees |
Allen County Kentucky
| Total Businesses | 270 | 0.2% of state total |
| Total Employment | 3,687 | 0.2% of state total |
| Average Weekly Wage | $651 | 73.3% of state avg wage |
| County Unemployment Rate | 4.3% | |
Top Sector| Most Businesses | Retail trade | 44 | 16.3% of county businesses |
| Most Employees | Manufacturing | 1,134 | 30.8% of county employees |
Top Industry| Most Businesses | Private households | 24 | 8.9% of county businesses |
| Most Employees | Restaurants and other eating places | 363 | 9.8% of county employees |
Anderson County Kentucky
| Total Businesses | 378 | 0.3% of state total |
| Total Employment | 3,819 | 0.2% of state total |
| Average Weekly Wage | $694 | 78.2% of state avg wage |
| County Unemployment Rate | 3.5% | |
Top Sector| Most Businesses | Healthcare | 53 | 14.0% of county businesses |
| Most Employees | Manufacturing | 1,097 | 28.7% of county employees |
Top Industry| Most Businesses | Restaurants and other eating places | 29 | 7.7% of county businesses |
| Most Employees | Wholesale trade agents and brokers | 54 | 1.4% of county employees |
Ballard County Kentucky
| Total Businesses | 140 | 0.1% of state total |
| Total Employment | 1,157 | 0.1% of state total |
| Average Weekly Wage | $1,050 | 118.2% of state avg wage |
| County Unemployment Rate | 6.6% | |
Top Sector| Most Businesses | Retail trade | 23 | 16.4% of county businesses |
| Most Employees | Construction | 299 | 25.8% of county employees |
Top Industry| Most Businesses | Services for the elderly and disabled | 7 | 5.0% of county businesses |
| Most Employees | Supermarkets and other grocery stores | 41 | 3.5% of county employees |
Barren County Kentucky
| Total Businesses | 967 | 0.8% of state total |
| Total Employment | 14,573 | 0.9% of state total |
| Average Weekly Wage | $679 | 76.5% of state avg wage |
| County Unemployment Rate | 4.6% | |
Top Sector| Most Businesses | Retail trade | 182 | 18.8% of county businesses |
| Most Employees | Manufacturing | 3,109 | 21.3% of county employees |
Top Industry| Most Businesses | Restaurants and other eating places | 78 | 8.1% of county businesses |
| Most Employees | Restaurants and other eating places | 1,620 | 11.1% of county employees |
Bath County Kentucky
| Total Businesses | 169 | 0.1% of state total |
| Total Employment | 1,316 | 0.1% of state total |
| Average Weekly Wage | $697 | 78.5% of state avg wage |
| County Unemployment Rate | 7.3% | |
Top Sector| Most Businesses | Healthcare | 33 | 19.5% of county businesses |
| Most Employees | Healthcare | 200 | 15.2% of county employees |
Top Industry| Most Businesses | Services for the elderly and disabled | 26 | 15.4% of county businesses |
| Most Employees | Restaurants and other eating places | 98 | 7.4% of county employees |
Bell County Kentucky
| Total Businesses | 509 | 0.4% of state total |
| Total Employment | 6,555 | 0.4% of state total |
| Average Weekly Wage | $639 | 72.0% of state avg wage |
| County Unemployment Rate | 5.8% | |
Top Sector| Most Businesses | Retail trade | 114 | 22.4% of county businesses |
| Most Employees | Retail trade | 1,565 | 23.9% of county employees |
Top Industry| Most Businesses | Restaurants and other eating places | 43 | 8.4% of county businesses |
| Most Employees | Coal mining | 430 | 6.6% of county employees |
Boone County Kentucky
| Total Businesses | 4,268 | 3.7% of state total |
| Total Employment | 81,218 | 5.1% of state total |
| Average Weekly Wage | $894 | 100.7% of state avg wage |
| County Unemployment Rate | 3.4% | |
Top Sector| Most Businesses | Retail trade | 482 | 11.3% of county businesses |
| Most Employees | Transport and warehousing | 13,399 | 16.5% of county employees |
Top Industry| Most Businesses | Restaurants and other eating places | 299 | 7.0% of county businesses |
| Most Employees | Restaurants and other eating places | 6,620 | 8.2% of county employees |
Bourbon County Kentucky
| Total Businesses | 505 | 0.4% of state total |
| Total Employment | 5,517 | 0.3% of state total |
| Average Weekly Wage | $780 | 87.8% of state avg wage |
| County Unemployment Rate | 3.9% | |
Top Sector| Most Businesses | Agriculture and forestry | 83 | 16.4% of county businesses |
| Most Employees | Retail trade | 1,015 | 18.4% of county employees |
Top Industry| Most Businesses | Support activities for animal production | 39 | 7.7% of county businesses |
| Most Employees | Restaurants and other eating places | 387 | 7.0% of county employees |
Boyd County Kentucky
| Total Businesses | 1,525 | 1.3% of state total |
| Total Employment | 21,397 | 1.3% of state total |
| Average Weekly Wage | $890 | 100.2% of state avg wage |
| County Unemployment Rate | 5.8% | |
Top Sector| Most Businesses | Healthcare | 328 | 21.5% of county businesses |
| Most Employees | Healthcare | 5,607 | 26.2% of county employees |
Top Industry| Most Businesses | Restaurants and other eating places | 114 | 7.5% of county businesses |
| Most Employees | General merchandise stores including warehouse clubs and supercenters | 874 | 4.1% of county employees |
Boyle County Kentucky
| Total Businesses | 776 | 0.7% of state total |
| Total Employment | 12,218 | 0.8% of state total |
| Average Weekly Wage | $759 | 85.5% of state avg wage |
| County Unemployment Rate | 4.5% | |
Top Sector| Most Businesses | Healthcare | 134 | 17.3% of county businesses |
| Most Employees | Manufacturing | 1,999 | 16.4% of county employees |
Top Industry| Most Businesses | Restaurants and other eating places | 53 | 6.8% of county businesses |
| Most Employees | Restaurants and other eating places | 1,234 | 10.1% of county employees |
Bracken County Kentucky
| Total Businesses | 134 | 0.1% of state total |
| Total Employment | 911 | 0.1% of state total |
| Average Weekly Wage | $732 | 82.4% of state avg wage |
| County Unemployment Rate | 5.9% | |
Top Sector| Most Businesses | Healthcare | 25 | 18.7% of county businesses |
| Most Employees | Healthcare | 128 | 14.1% of county employees |
Top Industry| Most Businesses | Services for the elderly and disabled | 17 | 12.7% of county businesses |
| Most Employees | Restaurants and other eating places | 52 | 5.7% of county employees |
Breathitt County Kentucky
| Total Businesses | 286 | 0.2% of state total |
| Total Employment | 2,210 | 0.1% of state total |
| Average Weekly Wage | $623 | 70.2% of state avg wage |
| County Unemployment Rate | 7.2% | |
Top Sector| Most Businesses | Healthcare | 116 | 40.6% of county businesses |
| Most Employees | Healthcare | 1,029 | 46.6% of county employees |
Top Industry| Most Businesses | Services for the elderly and disabled | 78 | 27.3% of county businesses |
| Most Employees | Restaurants and other eating places | 211 | 9.5% of county employees |
Breckinridge County Kentucky
| Total Businesses | 337 | 0.3% of state total |
| Total Employment | 2,624 | 0.2% of state total |
| Average Weekly Wage | $634 | 71.4% of state avg wage |
| County Unemployment Rate | 5.9% | |
Top Sector| Most Businesses | Retail trade | 58 | 17.2% of county businesses |
| Most Employees | Retail trade | 565 | 21.5% of county employees |
Top Industry| Most Businesses | Private households | 28 | 8.3% of county businesses |
| Most Employees | Commercial banking | 109 | 4.2% of county employees |
Bullitt County Kentucky
| Total Businesses | 1,242 | 1.1% of state total |
| Total Employment | 22,147 | 1.4% of state total |
| Average Weekly Wage | $694 | 78.2% of state avg wage |
| County Unemployment Rate | 4.0% | |
Top Sector| Most Businesses | Construction | 187 | 15.1% of county businesses |
| Most Employees | Transport and warehousing | 7,357 | 33.2% of county employees |
Top Industry| Most Businesses | Restaurants and other eating places | 72 | 5.8% of county businesses |
| Most Employees | Restaurants and other eating places | 1,655 | 7.5% of county employees |
Butler County Kentucky
| Total Businesses | 228 | 0.2% of state total |
| Total Employment | 2,417 | 0.2% of state total |
| Average Weekly Wage | $669 | 75.3% of state avg wage |
| County Unemployment Rate | 4.9% | |
Top Sector| Most Businesses | Healthcare | 33 | 14.5% of county businesses |
| Most Employees | Manufacturing | 1,008 | 41.7% of county employees |
Top Industry| Most Businesses | Private households | 19 | 8.3% of county businesses |
| Most Employees | Motor vehicle electric equipment mfg. | 346 | 14.3% of county employees |
Caldwell County Kentucky
| Total Businesses | 296 | 0.3% of state total |
| Total Employment | 3,412 | 0.2% of state total |
| Average Weekly Wage | $656 | 73.9% of state avg wage |
| County Unemployment Rate | 4.7% | |
Top Sector| Most Businesses | Retail trade | 64 | 21.6% of county businesses |
| Most Employees | Manufacturing | 941 | 27.6% of county employees |
Top Industry| Most Businesses | Restaurants and other eating places | 21 | 7.1% of county businesses |
| Most Employees | Restaurants and other eating places | 386 | 11.3% of county employees |
Calloway County Kentucky
| Total Businesses | 949 | 0.8% of state total |
| Total Employment | 11,826 | 0.7% of state total |
| Average Weekly Wage | $625 | 70.4% of state avg wage |
| County Unemployment Rate | 4.3% | |
Top Sector| Most Businesses | Retail trade | 158 | 16.6% of county businesses |
| Most Employees | Manufacturing | 2,682 | 22.7% of county employees |
Top Industry| Most Businesses | Restaurants and other eating places | 71 | 7.5% of county businesses |
| Most Employees | Restaurants and other eating places | 1,475 | 12.5% of county employees |
Campbell County Kentucky
| Total Businesses | 2,116 | 1.8% of state total |
| Total Employment | 24,426 | 1.5% of state total |
| Average Weekly Wage | $817 | 92.0% of state avg wage |
| County Unemployment Rate | 3.5% | |
Top Sector| Most Businesses | Professional services | 252 | 11.9% of county businesses |
| Most Employees | Accommodation and food services | 4,432 | 18.1% of county employees |
Top Industry| Most Businesses | Restaurants and other eating places | 186 | 8.8% of county businesses |
| Most Employees | Restaurants and other eating places | 3,794 | 15.5% of county employees |
Carlisle County Kentucky
| Total Businesses | 111 | 0.1% of state total |
| Total Employment | 808 | 0.1% of state total |
| Average Weekly Wage | $591 | 66.6% of state avg wage |
| County Unemployment Rate | 4.5% | |
Top Sector| Most Businesses | Construction | 19 | 17.1% of county businesses |
| Most Employees | Retail trade | 139 | 17.2% of county employees |
Top Industry| Most Businesses | Restaurants and other eating places | 7 | 6.3% of county businesses |
| Most Employees | Restaurants and other eating places | 93 | 11.5% of county employees |
Carroll County Kentucky
| Total Businesses | 269 | 0.2% of state total |
| Total Employment | 5,786 | 0.4% of state total |
| Average Weekly Wage | $1,089 | 122.6% of state avg wage |
| County Unemployment Rate | 4.3% | |
Top Sector| Most Businesses | Retail trade | 49 | 18.2% of county businesses |
| Most Employees | Manufacturing | 2,580 | 44.6% of county employees |
Top Industry| Most Businesses | Restaurants and other eating places | 24 | 8.9% of county businesses |
| Most Employees | Engineering services | 278 | 4.8% of county employees |
Carter County Kentucky
| Total Businesses | 494 | 0.4% of state total |
| Total Employment | 4,168 | 0.3% of state total |
| Average Weekly Wage | $619 | 69.7% of state avg wage |
| County Unemployment Rate | 9.0% | |
Top Sector| Most Businesses | Retail trade | 107 | 21.7% of county businesses |
| Most Employees | Retail trade | 1,330 | 31.9% of county employees |
Top Industry| Most Businesses | Services for the elderly and disabled | 69 | 14.0% of county businesses |
| Most Employees | Restaurants and other eating places | 447 | 10.7% of county employees |
Casey County Kentucky
| Total Businesses | 255 | 0.2% of state total |
| Total Employment | 3,162 | 0.2% of state total |
| Average Weekly Wage | $591 | 66.6% of state avg wage |
| County Unemployment Rate | 4.1% | |
Top Sector| Most Businesses | Retail trade | 55 | 21.6% of county businesses |
| Most Employees | Manufacturing | 1,297 | 41.0% of county employees |
Top Industry| Most Businesses | Services for the elderly and disabled | 18 | 7.1% of county businesses |
| Most Employees | Offices of physicians | 67 | 2.1% of county employees |
Christian County Kentucky
| Total Businesses | 1,535 | 1.3% of state total |
| Total Employment | 23,908 | 1.5% of state total |
| Average Weekly Wage | $771 | 86.8% of state avg wage |
| County Unemployment Rate | 4.9% | |
Top Sector| Most Businesses | Retail trade | 262 | 17.1% of county businesses |
| Most Employees | Manufacturing | 6,176 | 25.8% of county employees |
Top Industry| Most Businesses | Restaurants and other eating places | 102 | 6.6% of county businesses |
| Most Employees | Restaurants and other eating places | 2,024 | 8.5% of county employees |
Clark County Kentucky
| Total Businesses | 796 | 0.7% of state total |
| Total Employment | 13,085 | 0.8% of state total |
| Average Weekly Wage | $797 | 89.8% of state avg wage |
| County Unemployment Rate | 3.9% | |
Top Sector| Most Businesses | Retail trade | 124 | 15.6% of county businesses |
| Most Employees | Manufacturing | 3,040 | 23.2% of county employees |
Top Industry| Most Businesses | Restaurants and other eating places | 51 | 6.4% of county businesses |
| Most Employees | Restaurants and other eating places | 1,076 | 8.2% of county employees |
Clay County Kentucky
| Total Businesses | 330 | 0.3% of state total |
| Total Employment | 2,612 | 0.2% of state total |
| Average Weekly Wage | $629 | 70.8% of state avg wage |
| County Unemployment Rate | 6.8% | |
Top Sector| Most Businesses | Healthcare | 88 | 26.7% of county businesses |
| Most Employees | Retail trade | 594 | 22.7% of county employees |
Top Industry| Most Businesses | Services for the elderly and disabled | 54 | 16.4% of county businesses |
| Most Employees | Restaurants and other eating places | 282 | 10.8% of county employees |
Clinton County Kentucky
| Total Businesses | 222 | 0.2% of state total |
| Total Employment | 3,151 | 0.2% of state total |
| Average Weekly Wage | $567 | 63.9% of state avg wage |
| County Unemployment Rate | 6.2% | |
Top Sector| Most Businesses | Retail trade | 42 | 18.9% of county businesses |
| Most Employees | Manufacturing | 1,518 | 48.2% of county employees |
Top Industry| Most Businesses | Restaurants and other eating places | 15 | 6.8% of county businesses |
| Most Employees | Marinas | 65 | 2.1% of county employees |
Crittenden County Kentucky
| Total Businesses | 150 | 0.1% of state total |
| Total Employment | 1,680 | 0.1% of state total |
| Average Weekly Wage | $606 | 68.2% of state avg wage |
| County Unemployment Rate | 5.3% | |
Top Sector| Most Businesses | Retail trade | 23 | 15.3% of county businesses |
| Most Employees | Manufacturing | 486 | 28.9% of county employees |
Top Industry| Most Businesses | Restaurants and other eating places | 10 | 6.7% of county businesses |
| Most Employees | Commercial banking | 60 | 3.6% of county employees |
Cumberland County Kentucky
| Total Businesses | 119 | 0.1% of state total |
| Total Employment | 1,390 | 0.1% of state total |
| Average Weekly Wage | $708 | 79.7% of state avg wage |
| County Unemployment Rate | 5.2% | |
Top Sector| Most Businesses | Retail trade | 27 | 22.7% of county businesses |
| Most Employees | Healthcare | 577 | 41.5% of county employees |
Top Industry| Most Businesses | Services for the elderly and disabled | 9 | 7.6% of county businesses |
| Most Employees | Restaurants and other eating places | 50 | 3.6% of county employees |
Daviess County Kentucky
| Total Businesses | 2,883 | 2.5% of state total |
| Total Employment | 41,179 | 2.6% of state total |
| Average Weekly Wage | $790 | 89.0% of state avg wage |
| County Unemployment Rate | 3.8% | |
Top Sector| Most Businesses | Healthcare | 581 | 20.2% of county businesses |
| Most Employees | Healthcare | 8,398 | 20.4% of county employees |
Top Industry| Most Businesses | Services for the elderly and disabled | 295 | 10.2% of county businesses |
| Most Employees | Restaurants and other eating places | 4,021 | 9.8% of county employees |
Edmonson County Kentucky
| Total Businesses | 125 | 0.1% of state total |
| Total Employment | 860 | 0.1% of state total |
| Average Weekly Wage | $577 | 65.0% of state avg wage |
| County Unemployment Rate | 5.6% | |
Top Sector| Most Businesses | Construction | 19 | 15.2% of county businesses |
| Most Employees | Retail trade | 137 | 15.9% of county employees |
Top Industry| Most Businesses | Restaurants and other eating places | 9 | 7.2% of county businesses |
| Most Employees | Restaurants and other eating places | 52 | 6.0% of county employees |
Elliott County Kentucky
| Total Businesses | 64 | 0.1% of state total |
| Total Employment | 367 | 0.0% of state total |
| Average Weekly Wage | $494 | 55.6% of state avg wage |
| County Unemployment Rate | 8.0% | |
Top Sector| Most Businesses | Healthcare | 18 | 28.1% of county businesses |
| Most Employees | Healthcare | 136 | 37.1% of county employees |
Top Industry| Most Businesses | Services for the elderly and disabled | 11 | 17.2% of county businesses |
| Most Employees | General merchandise stores including warehouse clubs and supercenters | 25 | 6.8% of county employees |
Estill County Kentucky
| Total Businesses | 202 | 0.2% of state total |
| Total Employment | 1,740 | 0.1% of state total |
| Average Weekly Wage | $656 | 73.9% of state avg wage |
| County Unemployment Rate | 5.2% | |
Top Sector| Most Businesses | Retail trade | 42 | 20.8% of county businesses |
| Most Employees | Healthcare | 468 | 26.9% of county employees |
Top Industry| Most Businesses | Restaurants and other eating places | 19 | 9.4% of county businesses |
| Most Employees | Restaurants and other eating places | 246 | 14.1% of county employees |
Fayette County Kentucky
| Total Businesses | 10,707 | 9.2% of state total |
| Total Employment | 155,944 | 9.8% of state total |
| Average Weekly Wage | $863 | 97.2% of state avg wage |
| County Unemployment Rate | 3.2% | |
Top Sector| Most Businesses | Professional services | 1,630 | 15.2% of county businesses |
| Most Employees | Healthcare | 23,613 | 15.1% of county employees |
Top Industry| Most Businesses | Restaurants and other eating places | 668 | 6.2% of county businesses |
| Most Employees | Restaurants and other eating places | 16,373 | 10.5% of county employees |
Fleming County Kentucky
| Total Businesses | 275 | 0.2% of state total |
| Total Employment | 2,290 | 0.1% of state total |
| Average Weekly Wage | $633 | 71.3% of state avg wage |
| County Unemployment Rate | 5.8% | |
Top Sector| Most Businesses | Retail trade | 51 | 18.5% of county businesses |
| Most Employees | Manufacturing | 486 | 21.2% of county employees |
Top Industry| Most Businesses | Services for the elderly and disabled | 35 | 12.7% of county businesses |
| Most Employees | General merchandise stores including warehouse clubs and supercenters | 65 | 2.8% of county employees |
Floyd County Kentucky
| Total Businesses | 921 | 0.8% of state total |
| Total Employment | 8,452 | 0.5% of state total |
| Average Weekly Wage | $767 | 86.4% of state avg wage |
| County Unemployment Rate | 6.4% | |
Top Sector| Most Businesses | Healthcare | 233 | 25.3% of county businesses |
| Most Employees | Healthcare | 2,085 | 24.7% of county employees |
Top Industry| Most Businesses | Services for the elderly and disabled | 120 | 13.0% of county businesses |
| Most Employees | General medical and surgical hospitals | 696 | 8.2% of county employees |
Franklin County Kentucky
| Total Businesses | 1,625 | 1.4% of state total |
| Total Employment | 18,342 | 1.2% of state total |
| Average Weekly Wage | $754 | 84.9% of state avg wage |
| County Unemployment Rate | 3.7% | |
Top Sector| Most Businesses | Professional services | 292 | 18.0% of county businesses |
| Most Employees | Manufacturing | 2,784 | 15.2% of county employees |
Top Industry| Most Businesses | Computer systems design and related services | 138 | 8.5% of county businesses |
| Most Employees | Restaurants and other eating places | 2,366 | 12.9% of county employees |
Fulton County Kentucky
| Total Businesses | 169 | 0.1% of state total |
| Total Employment | 1,533 | 0.1% of state total |
| Average Weekly Wage | $612 | 68.9% of state avg wage |
| County Unemployment Rate | 5.4% | |
Top Sector| Most Businesses | Retail trade | 35 | 20.7% of county businesses |
| Most Employees | Manufacturing | 409 | 26.7% of county employees |
Top Industry| Most Businesses | Restaurants and other eating places | 14 | 8.3% of county businesses |
| Most Employees | Restaurants and other eating places | 193 | 12.6% of county employees |
Gallatin County Kentucky
| Total Businesses | 120 | 0.1% of state total |
| Total Employment | 2,047 | 0.1% of state total |
| Average Weekly Wage | $948 | 106.8% of state avg wage |
| County Unemployment Rate | 4.2% | |
Top Sector| Most Businesses | Retail trade | 24 | 20.0% of county businesses |
| Most Employees | Retail trade | 196 | 9.6% of county employees |
Top Industry| Most Businesses | Gasoline stations with convenience stores | 9 | 7.5% of county businesses |
| Most Employees | Restaurants and other eating places | 124 | 6.1% of county employees |
Garrard County Kentucky
| Total Businesses | 275 | 0.2% of state total |
| Total Employment | 1,528 | 0.1% of state total |
| Average Weekly Wage | $656 | 73.9% of state avg wage |
| County Unemployment Rate | 4.4% | |
Top Sector| Most Businesses | Construction | 46 | 16.7% of county businesses |
| Most Employees | Construction | 319 | 20.9% of county employees |
Top Industry| Most Businesses | Services for the elderly and disabled | 22 | 8.0% of county businesses |
| Most Employees | Plumbing and hvac contractors | 109 | 7.1% of county employees |
Grant County Kentucky
| Total Businesses | 444 | 0.4% of state total |
| Total Employment | 3,727 | 0.2% of state total |
| Average Weekly Wage | $795 | 89.5% of state avg wage |
| County Unemployment Rate | 4.7% | |
Top Sector| Most Businesses | Retail trade | 69 | 15.5% of county businesses |
| Most Employees | Retail trade | 851 | 22.8% of county employees |
Top Industry| Most Businesses | Restaurants and other eating places | 32 | 7.2% of county businesses |
| Most Employees | General merchandise stores including warehouse clubs and supercenters | 311 | 8.3% of county employees |
Graves County Kentucky
| Total Businesses | 801 | 0.7% of state total |
| Total Employment | 9,120 | 0.6% of state total |
| Average Weekly Wage | $685 | 77.1% of state avg wage |
| County Unemployment Rate | 4.9% | |
Top Sector| Most Businesses | Healthcare | 129 | 16.1% of county businesses |
| Most Employees | Manufacturing | 2,227 | 24.4% of county employees |
Top Industry| Most Businesses | Services for the elderly and disabled | 63 | 7.9% of county businesses |
| Most Employees | Restaurants and other eating places | 786 | 8.6% of county employees |
Grayson County Kentucky
| Total Businesses | 572 | 0.5% of state total |
| Total Employment | 6,071 | 0.4% of state total |
| Average Weekly Wage | $653 | 73.5% of state avg wage |
| County Unemployment Rate | 4.9% | |
Top Sector| Most Businesses | Retail trade | 107 | 18.7% of county businesses |
| Most Employees | Manufacturing | 1,851 | 30.5% of county employees |
Top Industry| Most Businesses | Private households | 52 | 9.1% of county businesses |
| Most Employees | Restaurants and other eating places | 555 | 9.1% of county employees |
Green County Kentucky
| Total Businesses | 157 | 0.1% of state total |
| Total Employment | 1,164 | 0.1% of state total |
| Average Weekly Wage | $571 | 64.3% of state avg wage |
| County Unemployment Rate | 4.4% | |
Top Sector| Most Businesses | Healthcare | 28 | 17.8% of county businesses |
| Most Employees | Healthcare | 459 | 39.4% of county employees |
Top Industry| Most Businesses | Services for the elderly and disabled | 10 | 6.4% of county businesses |
| Most Employees | Offices of physicians | 47 | 4.0% of county employees |
Greenup County Kentucky
| Total Businesses | 539 | 0.5% of state total |
| Total Employment | 6,383 | 0.4% of state total |
| Average Weekly Wage | $744 | 83.8% of state avg wage |
| County Unemployment Rate | 6.7% | |
Top Sector| Most Businesses | Healthcare | 124 | 23.0% of county businesses |
| Most Employees | Healthcare | 2,165 | 33.9% of county employees |
Top Industry| Most Businesses | Offices of physicians | 42 | 7.8% of county businesses |
| Most Employees | Nursing care facilities skilled nursing | 334 | 5.2% of county employees |
Hancock County Kentucky
| Total Businesses | 168 | 0.1% of state total |
| Total Employment | 3,496 | 0.2% of state total |
| Average Weekly Wage | $1,336 | 150.5% of state avg wage |
| County Unemployment Rate | 4.0% | |
Top Sector| Most Businesses | Healthcare | 25 | 14.9% of county businesses |
| Most Employees | Manufacturing | 2,480 | 70.9% of county employees |
Top Industry| Most Businesses | Services for the elderly and disabled | 8 | 4.8% of county businesses |
| Most Employees | Restaurants and other eating places | 95 | 2.7% of county employees |
Hardin County Kentucky
| Total Businesses | 2,808 | 2.4% of state total |
| Total Employment | 34,523 | 2.2% of state total |
| Average Weekly Wage | $735 | 82.8% of state avg wage |
| County Unemployment Rate | 4.0% | |
Top Sector| Most Businesses | Healthcare | 509 | 18.1% of county businesses |
| Most Employees | Manufacturing | 7,139 | 20.7% of county employees |
Top Industry| Most Businesses | Private households | 272 | 9.7% of county businesses |
| Most Employees | Restaurants and other eating places | 4,229 | 12.2% of county employees |
Harlan County Kentucky
| Total Businesses | 434 | 0.4% of state total |
| Total Employment | 4,108 | 0.3% of state total |
| Average Weekly Wage | $689 | 77.6% of state avg wage |
| County Unemployment Rate | 7.1% | |
Top Sector| Most Businesses | Retail trade | 92 | 21.2% of county businesses |
| Most Employees | Retail trade | 907 | 22.1% of county employees |
Top Industry| Most Businesses | Services for the elderly and disabled | 31 | 7.1% of county businesses |
| Most Employees | Coal mining | 438 | 10.7% of county employees |
Harrison County Kentucky
| Total Businesses | 304 | 0.3% of state total |
| Total Employment | 4,092 | 0.3% of state total |
| Average Weekly Wage | $797 | 89.8% of state avg wage |
| County Unemployment Rate | 4.2% | |
Top Sector| Most Businesses | Healthcare | 50 | 16.4% of county businesses |
| Most Employees | Manufacturing | 1,297 | 31.7% of county employees |
Top Industry| Most Businesses | Restaurants and other eating places | 20 | 6.6% of county businesses |
| Most Employees | Gasoline stations with convenience stores | 56 | 1.4% of county employees |
Hart County Kentucky
| Total Businesses | 291 | 0.3% of state total |
| Total Employment | 4,419 | 0.3% of state total |
| Average Weekly Wage | $661 | 74.4% of state avg wage |
| County Unemployment Rate | 4.7% | |
Top Sector| Most Businesses | Retail trade | 62 | 21.3% of county businesses |
| Most Employees | Manufacturing | 2,713 | 61.4% of county employees |
Top Industry| Most Businesses | Private households | 19 | 6.5% of county businesses |
| Most Employees | Restaurants and other eating places | 236 | 5.3% of county employees |
Henderson County Kentucky
| Total Businesses | 1,120 | 1.0% of state total |
| Total Employment | 17,041 | 1.1% of state total |
| Average Weekly Wage | $814 | 91.7% of state avg wage |
| County Unemployment Rate | 3.8% | |
Top Sector| Most Businesses | Retail trade | 162 | 14.5% of county businesses |
| Most Employees | Manufacturing | 5,193 | 30.5% of county employees |
Top Industry| Most Businesses | Restaurants and other eating places | 73 | 6.5% of county businesses |
| Most Employees | Restaurants and other eating places | 1,316 | 7.7% of county employees |
Henry County Kentucky
| Total Businesses | 257 | 0.2% of state total |
| Total Employment | 1,850 | 0.1% of state total |
| Average Weekly Wage | $727 | 81.9% of state avg wage |
| County Unemployment Rate | 3.8% | |
Top Sector| Most Businesses | Retail trade | 37 | 14.4% of county businesses |
| Most Employees | Manufacturing | 442 | 23.9% of county employees |
Top Industry| Most Businesses | Services for the elderly and disabled | 17 | 6.6% of county businesses |
| Most Employees | Restaurants and other eating places | 159 | 8.6% of county employees |
Hickman County Kentucky
| Total Businesses | 77 | 0.1% of state total |
| Total Employment | 677 | 0.0% of state total |
| Average Weekly Wage | $597 | 67.2% of state avg wage |
| County Unemployment Rate | 5.5% | |
Top Sector| Most Businesses | Agriculture and forestry | 16 | 20.8% of county businesses |
| Most Employees | Agriculture and forestry | 88 | 13.0% of county employees |
Top Industry| Most Businesses | Corn farming | 6 | 7.8% of county businesses |
| Most Employees | Soybean farming | 31 | 4.6% of county employees |
Hopkins County Kentucky
| Total Businesses | 1,015 | 0.9% of state total |
| Total Employment | 14,488 | 0.9% of state total |
| Average Weekly Wage | $812 | 91.4% of state avg wage |
| County Unemployment Rate | 4.3% | |
Top Sector| Most Businesses | Retail trade | 178 | 17.5% of county businesses |
| Most Employees | Retail trade | 3,055 | 21.1% of county employees |
Top Industry| Most Businesses | Restaurants and other eating places | 72 | 7.1% of county businesses |
| Most Employees | Nursing care facilities skilled nursing | 558 | 3.9% of county employees |
Jackson County Kentucky
| Total Businesses | 128 | 0.1% of state total |
| Total Employment | 903 | 0.1% of state total |
| Average Weekly Wage | $620 | 69.8% of state avg wage |
| County Unemployment Rate | 6.5% | |
Top Sector| Most Businesses | Retail trade | 26 | 20.3% of county businesses |
| Most Employees | Retail trade | 174 | 19.3% of county employees |
Top Industry| Most Businesses | Private households | 13 | 10.2% of county businesses |
| Most Employees | Gasoline stations with convenience stores | 55 | 6.1% of county employees |
Jefferson County Kentucky
| Total Businesses | 24,741 | 21.3% of state total |
| Total Employment | 419,641 | 26.3% of state total |
| Average Weekly Wage | $1,023 | 115.2% of state avg wage |
| County Unemployment Rate | 3.8% | |
Top Sector| Most Businesses | Professional services | 3,364 | 13.6% of county businesses |
| Most Employees | Healthcare | 63,025 | 15.0% of county employees |
Top Industry| Most Businesses | Restaurants and other eating places | 1,546 | 6.2% of county businesses |
| Most Employees | Restaurants and other eating places | 35,024 | 8.3% of county employees |
Jessamine County Kentucky
| Total Businesses | 1,258 | 1.1% of state total |
| Total Employment | 14,632 | 0.9% of state total |
| Average Weekly Wage | $749 | 84.3% of state avg wage |
| County Unemployment Rate | 3.6% | |
Top Sector| Most Businesses | Construction | 175 | 13.9% of county businesses |
| Most Employees | Retail trade | 2,780 | 19.0% of county employees |
Top Industry| Most Businesses | Restaurants and other eating places | 80 | 6.4% of county businesses |
| Most Employees | Restaurants and other eating places | 1,554 | 10.6% of county employees |
Johnson County Kentucky
| Total Businesses | 456 | 0.4% of state total |
| Total Employment | 3,771 | 0.2% of state total |
| Average Weekly Wage | $619 | 69.7% of state avg wage |
| County Unemployment Rate | 6.9% | |
Top Sector| Most Businesses | Retail trade | 91 | 20.0% of county businesses |
| Most Employees | Retail trade | 1,312 | 34.8% of county employees |
Top Industry| Most Businesses | Services for the elderly and disabled | 37 | 8.1% of county businesses |
| Most Employees | Gasoline stations with convenience stores | 181 | 4.8% of county employees |
Kenton County Kentucky
| Total Businesses | 4,030 | 3.5% of state total |
| Total Employment | 54,626 | 3.4% of state total |
| Average Weekly Wage | $1,043 | 117.5% of state avg wage |
| County Unemployment Rate | 3.5% | |
Top Sector| Most Businesses | Professional services | 573 | 14.2% of county businesses |
| Most Employees | Healthcare | 10,887 | 19.9% of county employees |
Top Industry| Most Businesses | Restaurants and other eating places | 248 | 6.2% of county businesses |
| Most Employees | Restaurants and other eating places | 5,413 | 9.9% of county employees |
Knott County Kentucky
| Total Businesses | 222 | 0.2% of state total |
| Total Employment | 1,537 | 0.1% of state total |
| Average Weekly Wage | $581 | 65.4% of state avg wage |
| County Unemployment Rate | 6.8% | |
Top Sector| Most Businesses | Healthcare | 71 | 32.0% of county businesses |
| Most Employees | Retail trade | 218 | 14.2% of county employees |
Top Industry| Most Businesses | Services for the elderly and disabled | 51 | 23.0% of county businesses |
| Most Employees | Restaurants and other eating places | 83 | 5.4% of county employees |
Knox County Kentucky
| Total Businesses | 513 | 0.4% of state total |
| Total Employment | 6,048 | 0.4% of state total |
| Average Weekly Wage | $598 | 67.3% of state avg wage |
| County Unemployment Rate | 5.6% | |
Top Sector| Most Businesses | Healthcare | 115 | 22.4% of county businesses |
| Most Employees | Retail trade | 1,237 | 20.5% of county employees |
Top Industry| Most Businesses | Services for the elderly and disabled | 44 | 8.6% of county businesses |
| Most Employees | Offices of physicians | 527 | 8.7% of county employees |
Larue County Kentucky
| Total Businesses | 250 | 0.2% of state total |
| Total Employment | 2,002 | 0.1% of state total |
| Average Weekly Wage | $597 | 67.2% of state avg wage |
| County Unemployment Rate | 4.6% | |
Top Sector| Most Businesses | Other services | 40 | 16.0% of county businesses |
| Most Employees | Manufacturing | 522 | 26.1% of county employees |
Top Industry| Most Businesses | Private households | 28 | 11.2% of county businesses |
| Most Employees | Restaurants and other eating places | 210 | 10.5% of county employees |
Laurel County Kentucky
| Total Businesses | 1,428 | 1.2% of state total |
| Total Employment | 24,597 | 1.5% of state total |
| Average Weekly Wage | $675 | 76.0% of state avg wage |
| County Unemployment Rate | 4.7% | |
Top Sector| Most Businesses | Healthcare | 317 | 22.2% of county businesses |
| Most Employees | Waste services | 4,248 | 17.3% of county employees |
Top Industry| Most Businesses | Services for the elderly and disabled | 181 | 12.7% of county businesses |
| Most Employees | Telephone call centers | 1,750 | 7.1% of county employees |
Lawrence County Kentucky
| Total Businesses | 240 | 0.2% of state total |
| Total Employment | 2,509 | 0.2% of state total |
| Average Weekly Wage | $674 | 75.9% of state avg wage |
| County Unemployment Rate | 7.2% | |
Top Sector| Most Businesses | Healthcare | 48 | 20.0% of county businesses |
| Most Employees | Healthcare | 813 | 32.4% of county employees |
Top Industry| Most Businesses | Services for the elderly and disabled | 22 | 9.2% of county businesses |
| Most Employees | Restaurants and other eating places | 312 | 12.4% of county employees |
Lee County Kentucky
| Total Businesses | 131 | 0.1% of state total |
| Total Employment | 1,065 | 0.1% of state total |
| Average Weekly Wage | $688 | 77.5% of state avg wage |
| County Unemployment Rate | 5.6% | |
Top Sector| Most Businesses | Healthcare | 33 | 25.2% of county businesses |
| Most Employees | Healthcare | 374 | 35.1% of county employees |
Top Industry| Most Businesses | Private households | 19 | 14.5% of county businesses |
| Most Employees | General merchandise stores including warehouse clubs and supercenters | 30 | 2.8% of county employees |
Leslie County Kentucky
| Total Businesses | 131 | 0.1% of state total |
| Total Employment | 1,078 | 0.1% of state total |
| Average Weekly Wage | $742 | 83.6% of state avg wage |
| County Unemployment Rate | 5.9% | |
Top Sector| Most Businesses | Healthcare | 43 | 32.8% of county businesses |
| Most Employees | Retail trade | 187 | 17.3% of county employees |
Top Industry| Most Businesses | Services for the elderly and disabled | 28 | 21.4% of county businesses |
| Most Employees | Coal mining | 134 | 12.4% of county employees |
Letcher County Kentucky
| Total Businesses | 381 | 0.3% of state total |
| Total Employment | 3,196 | 0.2% of state total |
| Average Weekly Wage | $659 | 74.2% of state avg wage |
| County Unemployment Rate | 6.3% | |
Top Sector| Most Businesses | Healthcare | 88 | 23.1% of county businesses |
| Most Employees | Retail trade | 686 | 21.5% of county employees |
Top Industry| Most Businesses | Services for the elderly and disabled | 38 | 10.0% of county businesses |
| Most Employees | Supermarkets and other grocery stores | 190 | 5.9% of county employees |
Lewis County Kentucky
| Total Businesses | 175 | 0.2% of state total |
| Total Employment | 1,295 | 0.1% of state total |
| Average Weekly Wage | $611 | 68.8% of state avg wage |
| County Unemployment Rate | 9.7% | |
Top Sector| Most Businesses | Healthcare | 43 | 24.6% of county businesses |
| Most Employees | Manufacturing | 355 | 27.4% of county employees |
Top Industry| Most Businesses | Services for the elderly and disabled | 31 | 17.7% of county businesses |
| Most Employees | Restaurants and other eating places | 81 | 6.3% of county employees |
Lincoln County Kentucky
| Total Businesses | 368 | 0.3% of state total |
| Total Employment | 3,020 | 0.2% of state total |
| Average Weekly Wage | $611 | 68.8% of state avg wage |
| County Unemployment Rate | 5.5% | |
Top Sector| Most Businesses | Retail trade | 64 | 17.4% of county businesses |
| Most Employees | Healthcare | 563 | 18.6% of county employees |
Top Industry| Most Businesses | Services for the elderly and disabled | 34 | 9.2% of county businesses |
| Most Employees | Restaurants and other eating places | 362 | 12.0% of county employees |
Livingston County Kentucky
| Total Businesses | 161 | 0.1% of state total |
| Total Employment | 2,042 | 0.1% of state total |
| Average Weekly Wage | $858 | 96.6% of state avg wage |
| County Unemployment Rate | 7.3% | |
Top Sector| Most Businesses | Retail trade | 31 | 19.3% of county businesses |
| Most Employees | Healthcare | 317 | 15.5% of county employees |
Top Industry| Most Businesses | Private households | 9 | 5.6% of county businesses |
| Most Employees | Marine cargo handling | 111 | 5.4% of county employees |
Logan County Kentucky
| Total Businesses | 556 | 0.5% of state total |
| Total Employment | 7,350 | 0.5% of state total |
| Average Weekly Wage | $868 | 97.7% of state avg wage |
| County Unemployment Rate | 3.8% | |
Top Sector| Most Businesses | Retail trade | 85 | 15.3% of county businesses |
| Most Employees | Manufacturing | 3,141 | 42.7% of county employees |
Top Industry| Most Businesses | Restaurants and other eating places | 32 | 5.8% of county businesses |
| Most Employees | Commercial machinery repair and maintenance | 192 | 2.6% of county employees |
Lyon County Kentucky
| Total Businesses | 180 | 0.2% of state total |
| Total Employment | 1,468 | 0.1% of state total |
| Average Weekly Wage | $510 | 57.4% of state avg wage |
| County Unemployment Rate | 5.4% | |
Top Sector| Most Businesses | Retail trade | 24 | 13.3% of county businesses |
| Most Employees | Accommodation and food services | 358 | 24.4% of county employees |
Top Industry| Most Businesses | Restaurants and other eating places | 12 | 6.7% of county businesses |
| Most Employees | Offices of physicians | 91 | 6.2% of county employees |
Madison County Kentucky
| Total Businesses | 1,904 | 1.6% of state total |
| Total Employment | 25,931 | 1.6% of state total |
| Average Weekly Wage | $733 | 82.5% of state avg wage |
| County Unemployment Rate | 3.8% | |
Top Sector| Most Businesses | Healthcare | 311 | 16.3% of county businesses |
| Most Employees | Manufacturing | 5,424 | 20.9% of county employees |
Top Industry| Most Businesses | Restaurants and other eating places | 135 | 7.1% of county businesses |
| Most Employees | Restaurants and other eating places | 3,384 | 13.1% of county employees |
Magoffin County Kentucky
| Total Businesses | 171 | 0.1% of state total |
| Total Employment | 990 | 0.1% of state total |
| Average Weekly Wage | $546 | 61.5% of state avg wage |
| County Unemployment Rate | 13.3% | |
Top Sector| Most Businesses | Retail trade | 35 | 20.5% of county businesses |
| Most Employees | Healthcare | 281 | 28.4% of county employees |
Top Industry| Most Businesses | Other specialized trucking local | 15 | 8.8% of county businesses |
| Most Employees | Restaurants and other eating places | 159 | 16.1% of county employees |
Marion County Kentucky
| Total Businesses | 432 | 0.4% of state total |
| Total Employment | 7,526 | 0.5% of state total |
| Average Weekly Wage | $781 | 88.0% of state avg wage |
| County Unemployment Rate | 3.9% | |
Top Sector| Most Businesses | Other services | 70 | 16.2% of county businesses |
| Most Employees | Manufacturing | 4,086 | 54.3% of county employees |
Top Industry| Most Businesses | Private households | 43 | 10.0% of county businesses |
| Most Employees | Restaurants and other eating places | 422 | 5.6% of county employees |
Marshall County Kentucky
| Total Businesses | 741 | 0.6% of state total |
| Total Employment | 9,335 | 0.6% of state total |
| Average Weekly Wage | $969 | 109.1% of state avg wage |
| County Unemployment Rate | 5.4% | |
Top Sector| Most Businesses | Retail trade | 113 | 15.2% of county businesses |
| Most Employees | Manufacturing | 2,436 | 26.1% of county employees |
Top Industry| Most Businesses | Restaurants and other eating places | 52 | 7.0% of county businesses |
| Most Employees | Resin and synthetic rubber manufacturing | 659 | 7.1% of county employees |
Martin County Kentucky
| Total Businesses | 182 | 0.2% of state total |
| Total Employment | 1,641 | 0.1% of state total |
| Average Weekly Wage | $767 | 86.4% of state avg wage |
| County Unemployment Rate | 6.6% | |
Top Sector| Most Businesses | Healthcare | 42 | 23.1% of county businesses |
| Most Employees | Retail trade | 394 | 24.0% of county employees |
Top Industry| Most Businesses | Services for the elderly and disabled | 24 | 13.2% of county businesses |
| Most Employees | Supermarkets and other grocery stores | 89 | 5.4% of county employees |
Mason County Kentucky
| Total Businesses | 490 | 0.4% of state total |
| Total Employment | 7,288 | 0.5% of state total |
| Average Weekly Wage | $789 | 88.9% of state avg wage |
| County Unemployment Rate | 5.8% | |
Top Sector| Most Businesses | Retail trade | 91 | 18.6% of county businesses |
| Most Employees | Manufacturing | 1,456 | 20.0% of county employees |
Top Industry| Most Businesses | Restaurants and other eating places | 36 | 7.3% of county businesses |
| Most Employees | Restaurants and other eating places | 815 | 11.2% of county employees |
McCracken County Kentucky
| Total Businesses | 2,329 | 2.0% of state total |
| Total Employment | 35,244 | 2.2% of state total |
| Average Weekly Wage | $803 | 90.4% of state avg wage |
| County Unemployment Rate | 5.0% | |
Top Sector| Most Businesses | Retail trade | 409 | 17.6% of county businesses |
| Most Employees | Healthcare | 7,567 | 21.5% of county employees |
Top Industry| Most Businesses | Restaurants and other eating places | 173 | 7.4% of county businesses |
| Most Employees | Restaurants and other eating places | 4,216 | 12.0% of county employees |
McCreary County Kentucky
| Total Businesses | 223 | 0.2% of state total |
| Total Employment | 1,465 | 0.1% of state total |
| Average Weekly Wage | $480 | 54.1% of state avg wage |
| County Unemployment Rate | 6.2% | |
Top Sector| Most Businesses | Healthcare | 64 | 28.7% of county businesses |
| Most Employees | Retail trade | 343 | 23.4% of county employees |
Top Industry| Most Businesses | Services for the elderly and disabled | 42 | 18.8% of county businesses |
| Most Employees | Restaurants and other eating places | 226 | 15.4% of county employees |
McLean County Kentucky
| Total Businesses | 183 | 0.2% of state total |
| Total Employment | 1,561 | 0.1% of state total |
| Average Weekly Wage | $760 | 85.6% of state avg wage |
| County Unemployment Rate | 4.6% | |
Top Sector| Most Businesses | Retail trade | 30 | 16.4% of county businesses |
| Most Employees | Retail trade | 257 | 16.5% of county employees |
Top Industry| Most Businesses | Restaurants and other eating places | 12 | 6.6% of county businesses |
| Most Employees | Gasoline stations with convenience stores | 47 | 3.0% of county employees |
Meade County Kentucky
| Total Businesses | 381 | 0.3% of state total |
| Total Employment | 3,155 | 0.2% of state total |
| Average Weekly Wage | $726 | 81.8% of state avg wage |
| County Unemployment Rate | 4.5% | |
Top Sector| Most Businesses | Other services | 61 | 16.0% of county businesses |
| Most Employees | Retail trade | 632 | 20.0% of county employees |
Top Industry| Most Businesses | Private households | 38 | 10.0% of county businesses |
| Most Employees | Restaurants and other eating places | 382 | 12.1% of county employees |
Menifee County Kentucky
| Total Businesses | 81 | 0.1% of state total |
| Total Employment | 555 | 0.0% of state total |
| Average Weekly Wage | $605 | 68.1% of state avg wage |
| County Unemployment Rate | 8.6% | |
Top Sector| Most Businesses | Healthcare | 23 | 28.4% of county businesses |
| Most Employees | Manufacturing | 127 | 22.9% of county employees |
Top Industry| Most Businesses | Services for the elderly and disabled | 16 | 19.8% of county businesses |
| Most Employees | Gasoline stations with convenience stores | 21 | 3.8% of county employees |
Mercer County Kentucky
| Total Businesses | 431 | 0.4% of state total |
| Total Employment | 5,424 | 0.3% of state total |
| Average Weekly Wage | $940 | 105.9% of state avg wage |
| County Unemployment Rate | 4.5% | |
Top Sector| Most Businesses | Healthcare | 62 | 14.4% of county businesses |
| Most Employees | Manufacturing | 2,010 | 37.1% of county employees |
Top Industry| Most Businesses | Restaurants and other eating places | 30 | 7.0% of county businesses |
| Most Employees | General merchandise stores including warehouse clubs and supercenters | 254 | 4.7% of county employees |
Metcalfe County Kentucky
| Total Businesses | 157 | 0.1% of state total |
| Total Employment | 1,366 | 0.1% of state total |
| Average Weekly Wage | $645 | 72.6% of state avg wage |
| County Unemployment Rate | 4.4% | |
Top Sector| Most Businesses | Retail trade | 29 | 18.5% of county businesses |
| Most Employees | Manufacturing | 636 | 46.6% of county employees |
Top Industry| Most Businesses | Private households | 16 | 10.2% of county businesses |
| Most Employees | Pharmacies and drug stores | 40 | 2.9% of county employees |
Monroe County Kentucky
| Total Businesses | 235 | 0.2% of state total |
| Total Employment | 2,592 | 0.2% of state total |
| Average Weekly Wage | $606 | 68.2% of state avg wage |
| County Unemployment Rate | 4.3% | |
Top Sector| Most Businesses | Retail trade | 48 | 20.4% of county businesses |
| Most Employees | Manufacturing | 653 | 25.2% of county employees |
Top Industry| Most Businesses | Restaurants and other eating places | 16 | 6.8% of county businesses |
| Most Employees | Restaurants and other eating places | 203 | 7.8% of county employees |
Montgomery County Kentucky
| Total Businesses | 634 | 0.5% of state total |
| Total Employment | 9,232 | 0.6% of state total |
| Average Weekly Wage | $755 | 85.0% of state avg wage |
| County Unemployment Rate | 5.5% | |
Top Sector| Most Businesses | Retail trade | 121 | 19.1% of county businesses |
| Most Employees | Manufacturing | 3,659 | 39.6% of county employees |
Top Industry| Most Businesses | Services for the elderly and disabled | 46 | 7.3% of county businesses |
| Most Employees | Offices of physicians | 184 | 2.0% of county employees |
Morgan County Kentucky
| Total Businesses | 174 | 0.1% of state total |
| Total Employment | 1,884 | 0.1% of state total |
| Average Weekly Wage | $648 | 73.0% of state avg wage |
| County Unemployment Rate | 6.5% | |
Top Sector| Most Businesses | Retail trade | 35 | 20.1% of county businesses |
| Most Employees | Manufacturing | 413 | 21.9% of county employees |
Top Industry| Most Businesses | Services for the elderly and disabled | 12 | 6.9% of county businesses |
| Most Employees | Restaurants and other eating places | 88 | 4.7% of county employees |
Muhlenberg County Kentucky
| Total Businesses | 566 | 0.5% of state total |
| Total Employment | 6,780 | 0.4% of state total |
| Average Weekly Wage | $830 | 93.5% of state avg wage |
| County Unemployment Rate | 6.3% | |
Top Sector| Most Businesses | Retail trade | 100 | 17.7% of county businesses |
| Most Employees | Retail trade | 1,179 | 17.4% of county employees |
Top Industry| Most Businesses | Restaurants and other eating places | 42 | 7.4% of county businesses |
| Most Employees | Supermarkets and other grocery stores | 161 | 2.4% of county employees |
Nelson County Kentucky
| Total Businesses | 1,123 | 1.0% of state total |
| Total Employment | 13,778 | 0.9% of state total |
| Average Weekly Wage | $788 | 88.7% of state avg wage |
| County Unemployment Rate | 4.9% | |
Top Sector| Most Businesses | Retail trade | 158 | 14.1% of county businesses |
| Most Employees | Manufacturing | 4,424 | 32.1% of county employees |
Top Industry| Most Businesses | Private households | 69 | 6.1% of county businesses |
| Most Employees | Restaurants and other eating places | 1,304 | 9.5% of county employees |
Nicholas County Kentucky
| Total Businesses | 81 | 0.1% of state total |
| Total Employment | 501 | 0.0% of state total |
| Average Weekly Wage | $555 | 62.5% of state avg wage |
| County Unemployment Rate | 4.3% | |
Top Sector| Most Businesses | Healthcare | 15 | 18.5% of county businesses |
| Most Employees | Healthcare | 146 | 29.1% of county employees |
Top Industry| Most Businesses | Services for the elderly and disabled | 9 | 11.1% of county businesses |
| Most Employees | Insurance agencies and brokerages | 13 | 2.6% of county employees |
Ohio County Kentucky
| Total Businesses | 378 | 0.3% of state total |
| Total Employment | 5,929 | 0.4% of state total |
| Average Weekly Wage | $634 | 71.4% of state avg wage |
| County Unemployment Rate | 5.3% | |
Top Sector| Most Businesses | Retail trade | 69 | 18.3% of county businesses |
| Most Employees | Manufacturing | 2,841 | 47.9% of county employees |
Top Industry| Most Businesses | Restaurants and other eating places | 31 | 8.2% of county businesses |
| Most Employees | Restaurants and other eating places | 381 | 6.4% of county employees |
Oldham County Kentucky
| Total Businesses | 1,510 | 1.3% of state total |
| Total Employment | 12,442 | 0.8% of state total |
| Average Weekly Wage | $856 | 96.4% of state avg wage |
| County Unemployment Rate | 3.3% | |
Top Sector| Most Businesses | Professional services | 217 | 14.4% of county businesses |
| Most Employees | Healthcare | 2,194 | 17.6% of county employees |
Top Industry| Most Businesses | Wholesale trade agents and brokers | 91 | 6.0% of county businesses |
| Most Employees | Restaurants and other eating places | 1,190 | 9.6% of county employees |
Owen County Kentucky
| Total Businesses | 104 | 0.1% of state total |
| Total Employment | 1,141 | 0.1% of state total |
| Average Weekly Wage | $760 | 85.6% of state avg wage |
| County Unemployment Rate | 5.2% | |
Top Sector| Most Businesses | Retail trade | 23 | 22.1% of county businesses |
| Most Employees | Healthcare | 174 | 15.2% of county employees |
Top Industry| Most Businesses | Restaurants and other eating places | 9 | 8.7% of county businesses |
| Most Employees | Commercial banking | 40 | 3.5% of county employees |
Owsley County Kentucky
| Total Businesses | 74 | 0.1% of state total |
| Total Employment | 369 | 0.0% of state total |
| Average Weekly Wage | $522 | 58.8% of state avg wage |
| County Unemployment Rate | 6.9% | |
Top Sector| Most Businesses | Healthcare | 35 | 47.3% of county businesses |
| Most Employees | Healthcare | 195 | 52.8% of county employees |
Top Industry| Most Businesses | Services for the elderly and disabled | 25 | 33.8% of county businesses |
| Most Employees | Pharmacies and drug stores | 28 | 7.6% of county employees |
Pendleton County Kentucky
| Total Businesses | 187 | 0.2% of state total |
| Total Employment | 1,781 | 0.1% of state total |
| Average Weekly Wage | $772 | 86.9% of state avg wage |
| County Unemployment Rate | 4.2% | |
Top Sector| Most Businesses | Healthcare | 38 | 20.3% of county businesses |
| Most Employees | Manufacturing | 378 | 21.2% of county employees |
Top Industry| Most Businesses | Services for the elderly and disabled | 17 | 9.1% of county businesses |
| Most Employees | Restaurants and other eating places | 116 | 6.5% of county employees |
Perry County Kentucky
| Total Businesses | 752 | 0.6% of state total |
| Total Employment | 8,997 | 0.6% of state total |
| Average Weekly Wage | $742 | 83.6% of state avg wage |
| County Unemployment Rate | 5.8% | |
Top Sector| Most Businesses | Healthcare | 229 | 30.5% of county businesses |
| Most Employees | Retail trade | 1,768 | 19.7% of county employees |
Top Industry| Most Businesses | Services for the elderly and disabled | 136 | 18.1% of county businesses |
| Most Employees | Restaurants and other eating places | 799 | 8.9% of county employees |
Pike County Kentucky
| Total Businesses | 1,462 | 1.3% of state total |
| Total Employment | 17,804 | 1.1% of state total |
| Average Weekly Wage | $833 | 93.8% of state avg wage |
| County Unemployment Rate | 5.6% | |
Top Sector| Most Businesses | Retail trade | 275 | 18.8% of county businesses |
| Most Employees | Retail trade | 3,799 | 21.3% of county employees |
Top Industry| Most Businesses | Services for the elderly and disabled | 93 | 6.4% of county businesses |
| Most Employees | Restaurants and other eating places | 1,639 | 9.2% of county employees |
Powell County Kentucky
| Total Businesses | 208 | 0.2% of state total |
| Total Employment | 1,801 | 0.1% of state total |
| Average Weekly Wage | $589 | 66.3% of state avg wage |
| County Unemployment Rate | 5.9% | |
Top Sector| Most Businesses | Retail trade | 46 | 22.1% of county businesses |
| Most Employees | Retail trade | 392 | 21.8% of county employees |
Top Industry| Most Businesses | Services for the elderly and disabled | 18 | 8.7% of county businesses |
| Most Employees | Restaurants and other eating places | 275 | 15.3% of county employees |
Pulaski County Kentucky
| Total Businesses | 1,580 | 1.4% of state total |
| Total Employment | 21,146 | 1.3% of state total |
| Average Weekly Wage | $673 | 75.8% of state avg wage |
| County Unemployment Rate | 4.7% | |
Top Sector| Most Businesses | Retail trade | 296 | 18.7% of county businesses |
| Most Employees | Healthcare | 5,057 | 23.9% of county employees |
Top Industry| Most Businesses | Services for the elderly and disabled | 111 | 7.0% of county businesses |
| Most Employees | Restaurants and other eating places | 2,135 | 10.1% of county employees |
Rockcastle County Kentucky
| Total Businesses | 215 | 0.2% of state total |
| Total Employment | 2,964 | 0.2% of state total |
| Average Weekly Wage | $676 | 76.1% of state avg wage |
| County Unemployment Rate | 4.8% | |
Top Sector| Most Businesses | Retail trade | 42 | 19.5% of county businesses |
| Most Employees | Information | 465 | 15.7% of county employees |
Top Industry| Most Businesses | Restaurants and other eating places | 18 | 8.4% of county businesses |
| Most Employees | Data processing hosting and related services | 454 | 15.3% of county employees |
Rowan County Kentucky
| Total Businesses | 518 | 0.4% of state total |
| Total Employment | 7,492 | 0.5% of state total |
| Average Weekly Wage | $622 | 70.0% of state avg wage |
| County Unemployment Rate | 5.4% | |
Top Sector| Most Businesses | Healthcare | 112 | 21.6% of county businesses |
| Most Employees | Retail trade | 1,361 | 18.2% of county employees |
Top Industry| Most Businesses | Services for the elderly and disabled | 53 | 10.2% of county businesses |
| Most Employees | Offices of physicians | 139 | 1.9% of county employees |
Russell County Kentucky
| Total Businesses | 376 | 0.3% of state total |
| Total Employment | 4,628 | 0.3% of state total |
| Average Weekly Wage | $573 | 64.5% of state avg wage |
| County Unemployment Rate | 6.2% | |
Top Sector| Most Businesses | Retail trade | 83 | 22.1% of county businesses |
| Most Employees | Manufacturing | 1,684 | 36.4% of county employees |
Top Industry| Most Businesses | Services for the elderly and disabled | 27 | 7.2% of county businesses |
| Most Employees | Restaurants and other eating places | 418 | 9.0% of county employees |
Scott County Kentucky
| Total Businesses | 1,168 | 1.0% of state total |
| Total Employment | 24,155 | 1.5% of state total |
| Average Weekly Wage | $1,069 | 120.4% of state avg wage |
| County Unemployment Rate | 3.3% | |
Top Sector| Most Businesses | Healthcare | 161 | 13.8% of county businesses |
| Most Employees | Manufacturing | 10,974 | 45.4% of county employees |
Top Industry| Most Businesses | Restaurants and other eating places | 73 | 6.3% of county businesses |
| Most Employees | Restaurants and other eating places | 1,813 | 7.5% of county employees |
Shelby County Kentucky
| Total Businesses | 1,091 | 0.9% of state total |
| Total Employment | 14,405 | 0.9% of state total |
| Average Weekly Wage | $761 | 85.7% of state avg wage |
| County Unemployment Rate | 3.4% | |
Top Sector| Most Businesses | Retail trade | 164 | 15.0% of county businesses |
| Most Employees | Manufacturing | 4,193 | 29.1% of county employees |
Top Industry| Most Businesses | Restaurants and other eating places | 61 | 5.6% of county businesses |
| Most Employees | Restaurants and other eating places | 1,325 | 9.2% of county employees |
Simpson County Kentucky
| Total Businesses | 453 | 0.4% of state total |
| Total Employment | 8,025 | 0.5% of state total |
| Average Weekly Wage | $768 | 86.5% of state avg wage |
| County Unemployment Rate | 4.3% | |
Top Sector| Most Businesses | Retail trade | 63 | 13.9% of county businesses |
| Most Employees | Manufacturing | 3,088 | 38.5% of county employees |
Top Industry| Most Businesses | Restaurants and other eating places | 41 | 9.1% of county businesses |
| Most Employees | General freight trucking long-distance | 109 | 1.4% of county employees |
Spencer County Kentucky
| Total Businesses | 270 | 0.2% of state total |
| Total Employment | 1,251 | 0.1% of state total |
| Average Weekly Wage | $700 | 78.8% of state avg wage |
| County Unemployment Rate | 3.5% | |
Top Sector| Most Businesses | Construction | 48 | 17.8% of county businesses |
| Most Employees | Retail trade | 240 | 19.2% of county employees |
Top Industry| Most Businesses | Wholesale trade agents and brokers | 19 | 7.0% of county businesses |
| Most Employees | Restaurants and other eating places | 216 | 17.3% of county employees |
Taylor County Kentucky
| Total Businesses | 680 | 0.6% of state total |
| Total Employment | 10,483 | 0.7% of state total |
| Average Weekly Wage | $625 | 70.4% of state avg wage |
| County Unemployment Rate | 4.2% | |
Top Sector| Most Businesses | Retail trade | 114 | 16.8% of county businesses |
| Most Employees | Retail trade | 1,438 | 13.7% of county employees |
Top Industry| Most Businesses | Restaurants and other eating places | 36 | 5.3% of county businesses |
| Most Employees | Supermarkets and other grocery stores | 233 | 2.2% of county employees |
Todd County Kentucky
| Total Businesses | 214 | 0.2% of state total |
| Total Employment | 1,603 | 0.1% of state total |
| Average Weekly Wage | $634 | 71.4% of state avg wage |
| County Unemployment Rate | 4.0% | |
Top Sector| Most Businesses | Retail trade | 37 | 17.3% of county businesses |
| Most Employees | Manufacturing | 317 | 19.8% of county employees |
Top Industry| Most Businesses | Services for the elderly and disabled | 10 | 4.7% of county businesses |
| Most Employees | Sawmills and wood preservation | 54 | 3.4% of county employees |
Trigg County Kentucky
| Total Businesses | 249 | 0.2% of state total |
| Total Employment | 2,404 | 0.2% of state total |
| Average Weekly Wage | $598 | 67.3% of state avg wage |
| County Unemployment Rate | 5.1% | |
Top Sector| Most Businesses | Retail trade | 44 | 17.7% of county businesses |
| Most Employees | Manufacturing | 442 | 18.4% of county employees |
Top Industry| Most Businesses | Restaurants and other eating places | 20 | 8.0% of county businesses |
| Most Employees | Gasoline stations with convenience stores | 88 | 3.7% of county employees |
Trimble County Kentucky
| Total Businesses | 97 | 0.1% of state total |
| Total Employment | 700 | 0.0% of state total |
| Average Weekly Wage | $1,013 | 114.1% of state avg wage |
| County Unemployment Rate | 4.2% | |
Top Sector| Most Businesses | Waste services | 15 | 15.5% of county businesses |
| Most Employees | Healthcare | 86 | 12.3% of county employees |
Top Industry| Most Businesses | Gasoline stations with convenience stores | 6 | 6.2% of county businesses |
| Most Employees | Restaurants and other eating places | 67 | 9.6% of county employees |
Union County Kentucky
| Total Businesses | 301 | 0.3% of state total |
| Total Employment | 4,175 | 0.3% of state total |
| Average Weekly Wage | $855 | 96.3% of state avg wage |
| County Unemployment Rate | 4.8% | |
Top Sector| Most Businesses | Retail trade | 50 | 16.6% of county businesses |
| Most Employees | Manufacturing | 704 | 16.9% of county employees |
Top Industry| Most Businesses | Restaurants and other eating places | 23 | 7.6% of county businesses |
| Most Employees | Accounting and bookkeeping services | 106 | 2.5% of county employees |
Warren County Kentucky
| Total Businesses | 3,656 | 3.1% of state total |
| Total Employment | 55,478 | 3.5% of state total |
| Average Weekly Wage | $800 | 90.1% of state avg wage |
| County Unemployment Rate | 3.9% | |
Top Sector| Most Businesses | Healthcare | 658 | 18.0% of county businesses |
| Most Employees | Manufacturing | 10,397 | 18.7% of county employees |
Top Industry| Most Businesses | Services for the elderly and disabled | 312 | 8.5% of county businesses |
| Most Employees | Restaurants and other eating places | 6,146 | 11.1% of county employees |
Washington County Kentucky
| Total Businesses | 272 | 0.2% of state total |
| Total Employment | 2,823 | 0.2% of state total |
| Average Weekly Wage | $765 | 86.1% of state avg wage |
| County Unemployment Rate | 4.2% | |
Top Sector| Most Businesses | Other services | 52 | 19.1% of county businesses |
| Most Employees | Manufacturing | 1,146 | 40.6% of county employees |
Top Industry| Most Businesses | Private households | 31 | 11.4% of county businesses |
| Most Employees | Restaurants and other eating places | 170 | 6.0% of county employees |
Wayne County Kentucky
| Total Businesses | 304 | 0.3% of state total |
| Total Employment | 4,526 | 0.3% of state total |
| Average Weekly Wage | $585 | 65.9% of state avg wage |
| County Unemployment Rate | 6.3% | |
Top Sector| Most Businesses | Retail trade | 61 | 20.1% of county businesses |
| Most Employees | Manufacturing | 1,319 | 29.1% of county employees |
Top Industry| Most Businesses | Services for the elderly and disabled | 24 | 7.9% of county businesses |
| Most Employees | Child day care services | 119 | 2.6% of county employees |
Webster County Kentucky
| Total Businesses | 214 | 0.2% of state total |
| Total Employment | 2,367 | 0.1% of state total |
| Average Weekly Wage | $1,019 | 114.8% of state avg wage |
| County Unemployment Rate | 3.8% | |
Top Sector| Most Businesses | Retail trade | 40 | 18.7% of county businesses |
| Most Employees | Construction | 366 | 15.5% of county employees |
Top Industry| Most Businesses | Restaurants and other eating places | 10 | 4.7% of county businesses |
| Most Employees | Electrical and wiring contractors | 200 | 8.4% of county employees |
Whitley County Kentucky
| Total Businesses | 783 | 0.7% of state total |
| Total Employment | 9,227 | 0.6% of state total |
| Average Weekly Wage | $732 | 82.4% of state avg wage |
| County Unemployment Rate | 4.9% | |
Top Sector| Most Businesses | Healthcare | 149 | 19.0% of county businesses |
| Most Employees | Retail trade | 1,426 | 15.5% of county employees |
Top Industry| Most Businesses | Private households | 74 | 9.5% of county businesses |
| Most Employees | Nursing care facilities skilled nursing | 373 | 4.0% of county employees |
Wolfe County Kentucky
| Total Businesses | 101 | 0.1% of state total |
| Total Employment | 789 | 0.0% of state total |
| Average Weekly Wage | $511 | 57.5% of state avg wage |
| County Unemployment Rate | 8.1% | |
Top Sector| Most Businesses | Healthcare | 29 | 28.7% of county businesses |
| Most Employees | Retail trade | 154 | 19.5% of county employees |
Top Industry| Most Businesses | Services for the elderly and disabled | 19 | 18.8% of county businesses |
| Most Employees | Restaurants and other eating places | 72 | 9.1% of county employees |
Woodford County Kentucky
| Total Businesses | 725 | 0.6% of state total |
| Total Employment | 7,456 | 0.5% of state total |
| Average Weekly Wage | $841 | 94.7% of state avg wage |
| County Unemployment Rate | 3.0% | |
Top Sector| Most Businesses | Professional services | 113 | 15.6% of county businesses |
| Most Employees | Manufacturing | 1,685 | 22.6% of county employees |
Top Industry| Most Businesses | Support activities for animal production | 46 | 6.3% of county businesses |
| Most Employees | Restaurants and other eating places | 679 | 9.1% of county employees |
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