Best Job Markets in Kentucky
Cities ranked by lowest unemployment rate · 50 cities · Updated 2026-04-05
This ranking shows the best job markets in Kentucky based on data from the US Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates. All 50 cities are sorted by lowest unemployment rate from lowest to highest. Seneca Gardens leads the ranking with a value of 0.3% and a population of 690.
The top three cities are Seneca Gardens (0.3%), Caneyville (0.4%), and Fredonia (0.4%). Data is updated nightly from official Census APIs. Click any city name to view its full demographic profile, or see the national best job markets ranking to compare across all 50 states. You can also explore all cities in Kentucky.
| Rank | City | Value | Population |
|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Seneca Gardens | 0.3% | 690 |
| #2 | Caneyville | 0.4% | 541 |
| #3 | Fredonia | 0.4% | 403 |
| #4 | Meadow Vale | 0.5% | 943 |
| #5 | Brownsboro Village | 0.6% | 317 |
| #6 | Burkesville | 0.6% | 1,407 |
| #7 | Park City | 0.6% | 693 |
| #8 | Sebree | 0.6% | 2,071 |
| #9 | Glenview | 0.7% | 612 |
| #10 | Marion | 0.7% | 2,908 |
| #11 | Rolling Fields | 0.7% | 612 |
| #12 | North Corbin | 0.8% | 2,092 |
| #13 | Union | 0.8% | 7,494 |
| #14 | Oakland | 0.9% | 230 |
| #15 | Wildwood | 0.9% | 220 |
| #16 | Windy Hills | 0.9% | 2,188 |
| #17 | Audubon Park | 1.0% | 1,717 |
| #18 | East Bernstadt | 1.0% | 673 |
| #19 | Francisville | 1.0% | 10,313 |
| #20 | Olive Hill | 1.0% | 1,488 |
| #21 | Richlawn | 1.0% | 331 |
| #22 | Buckner | 1.1% | 3,786 |
| #23 | Hendron | 1.1% | 4,840 |
| #24 | River Bluff | 1.1% | 529 |
| #25 | Woodland Hills | 1.1% | 625 |
| #26 | Annville | 1.2% | 1,175 |
| #27 | Edgewood | 1.2% | 8,429 |
| #28 | Fordsville | 1.2% | 488 |
| #29 | Kuttawa | 1.2% | 594 |
| #30 | Pioneer Village | 1.2% | 2,690 |
| #31 | Raywick | 1.2% | 157 |
| #32 | Coldstream | 1.3% | 1,269 |
| #33 | Fleming-Neon | 1.3% | 555 |
| #34 | Fox Chase | 1.3% | 637 |
| #35 | Hindman | 1.3% | 648 |
| #36 | Northfield | 1.3% | 1,104 |
| #37 | Barlow | 1.4% | 508 |
| #38 | Green Spring | 1.4% | 581 |
| #39 | Hurstbourne Acres | 1.4% | 1,984 |
| #40 | Shelbyville | 1.4% | 17,436 |
| #41 | La Center | 1.5% | 752 |
| #42 | Oakbrook | 1.5% | 9,459 |
| #43 | Powderly | 1.5% | 999 |
| #44 | Salem | 1.5% | 782 |
| #45 | Whitesville | 1.5% | 649 |
| #46 | Cynthiana | 1.6% | 6,412 |
| #47 | Morganfield | 1.6% | 3,208 |
| #48 | Sonora | 1.6% | 597 |
| #49 | Worthville | 1.6% | 147 |
| #50 | Crestview | 1.7% | 425 |
Frequently Asked Questions
What city has the best job markets in Kentucky?
Seneca Gardens ranks #1 for best job markets in Kentucky with a value of 0.3% and a population of 690.
How many cities are ranked for best job markets in Kentucky?
There are 50 cities ranked for best job markets in Kentucky. Rankings are based on data from the US Census Bureau's American Community Survey.
How does Kentucky compare to other states for best job markets?
You can compare Kentucky's city rankings to other states or view the national ranking at our national best job markets page, which lists the top 100 cities across all 50 states.