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18% of Kentucky businesses closed due to pandemic

FRANKFORT, Ky. —  Pandemic restrictions forced nearly 18% of Kentucky businesses to close at least temporarily. Puerto Rico ranked number 1, where 50% of businesses closed.  Michigan was the highest state at 32%.

Kentucky ranked 27th on the list at 17.8%.  The surrounding states percentages were,

  • Indiana (15.7%)
  • West Virginia (17.1%)
  • Tennessee (14.5%)
  • Ohio (20%)
  • Illinois (17.8%)