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Everyone knows that when picking a place to live, location is one of the most important factors to consider. The same goes for choosing a place to retire.
Stacker compiled a list of the best counties in the state for retirement. The website says, "Location is critical as retirees determine where to spend their senior years enjoying favorite activities; however, it’s a very unique decision based on a multitude of preferences and needs."
According to the website, the best county in Kentucky for retirement is Lyon County. This county has a population of 8,271 and a median household income of $52,528. Median rent is only $603 per month!
Here are the top five best counties for retirement in the state, according to Stacker:
Lyon County
- Population: 8,271
- Median home value: $141,500 (79% own)
- Median rent: $603 (21% rent)
- Median household income: $52,528
- Top places to live: Eddyville (B-)
Marshall County
- Population: 31,192
- Median home value: $131,100 (81% own)
- Median rent: $690 (19% rent)
- Median household income: $55,113
- Top places to live: Benton (B), Calvert City (B), Hardin (C)
Boyle County
- Population: 29,972
- Median home value: $146,400 (67% own)
- Median rent: $727 (33% rent)
- Median household income: $46,382
- Top places to live: Danville (A-), Junction City (B-), Perryville (A-)
Boyd County
- Population: 47,682
- Median home value: $111,200 (69% own)
- Median rent: $699 (31% rent)
- Median household income: $48,308
- Top places to live: Ashland (B), Catlettsburg (B-), Westwood (C+)
Greenup County
- Population: 35,555
- Median home value: $116,700 (78% own)
- Median rent: $704 (22% rent)
- Median household income: $51,655
- Top places to live: Russell (A-), Flatwoods (B+), Raceland (B)
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