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Study: The places with the highest incomes in Kentucky

Oldham County is the wealthiest of all Kentucky counties, and its scenery contributes to its superb quality of life.

A recent analysis by financial technology company SmartAsset found the places in Kentucky where people earn the most money. The analysis was one of the factors in a study measuring the places in Kentucky with the most purchasing power. For a look at the places in Kentucky earning the most money, check out the table below:

Rank County, State Cost of Living Median Income Median Income Index
1 Oldham, KY $47,615 $92,237 66.14
2 Boone, KY $44,620 $72,731 48.46
3 Spencer, KY $41,714 $68,916 45.01
4 Scott, KY $40,628 $65,598 42.00
5 Shelby, KY $39,210 $63,171 39.80
6 Woodford, KY $39,914 $60,604 37.47
7 Bullitt, KY $38,896 $59,917 36.85
8 Kenton, KY $38,849 $58,674 35.72
9 Campbell, KY $38,766 $57,208 34.39
10 Jessamine, KY $38,127 $55,450 32.80

The full study results, methodology and interactive map can be found here: https://smartasset.com/mortgage/cost-of-living-calculator#Kentucky/median-income