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Data from November 2026

The counties of Kentucky

Kentucky has 120 counties. The most populous is Jefferson County (783,022 people); the most expensive homes are in Oldham County ($393,100) and the least expensive in Letcher County ($67,400). Each has its own page with prices, limits and help nearby.

Key numbers in Kentucky

Counties
120
each with its own page
People
4.5M
Census, Average 2020–2024
Typical home
$205,600
median value in Kentucky

Source: American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates Average 2020–2024 American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates (external site) Source: FHA mortgage limits (HUD) Data from 2026 data FHA mortgage limits (HUD) (external site)

Map and extremes

Where it costs more and less in Kentucky

Map of Kentucky: typical home value by county

Typical home value by county

  • Under $115,700
  • $115,700–$134,700
  • $134,700–$166,700
  • $166,700–$207,700
  • $207,700 or more
  • People

    Highest
    783,022
    Jefferson County
    Lowest
    2,283
    Robertson County
  • Typical home

    Highest
    $393,100
    Oldham County
    Lowest
    $67,400
    Letcher County
  • Typical rent

    Highest
    $1,373
    Boone County
    Lowest
    $432
    Elliott County

The full list

Every county in Kentucky

Type a name to filter or tap a column to sort. Each county links to its page.

Census medians; FHA limit for one unit. · American Community Survey · Average 2020–2024 · FHA mortgage limits · 2026 data Source: American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates Average 2020–2024 American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates (external site)

Frequently asked questions

How many counties does Kentucky have?

Kentucky has 120 counties. The most populous is Jefferson County (783,022 people) and the least populous Robertson County (2,283), per the Census (Average 2020–2024).

Which county in Kentucky has the most expensive homes?

By typical value (Average 2020–2024, Census), the most expensive is Oldham County ($393,100) and the least expensive Letcher County ($67,400).

Where is rent highest in Kentucky?

The highest typical rent is in Boone County ($1,373 a month) and the lowest in Elliott County ($432), per the Census (Average 2020–2024).

Which county in Kentucky has the highest FHA limit?

In 2026 data, every county in Kentucky has the same FHA limit for one unit: $541,287.