Highest Income Limits in Kentucky — FY2026

Metro areas with the highest HUD Area Median Income in Kentucky. Highest area median income first, based on official HUD data. · View national rankings →

Most Expensive Metros for Rent Least Expensive Metros for Rent Biggest Rent Increases Highest Income Limits
# Metro Area State Median Income 50% AMI (4p) 30% AMI (4p)
1 Shelby County, KY HUD Metro FMR Area KY $104,900 $52,450 $33,000
2 McCracken County, KY HUD Metro FMR Area KY $102,400 $49,600 $33,000
3 Lexington-Fayette, KY MSA KY $102,100 $51,050 $33,000
4 Ballard County, KY HUD Metro FMR Area KY $94,500 $44,250 $33,000
5 Clarksville, TN-KY MSA KY $93,800 $46,900 $33,000
6 Elizabethtown, KY HUD Metro FMR Area KY $92,100 $44,100 $33,000
7 Owensboro, KY MSA KY $92,100 $46,050 $33,000
8 Meade County, KY HUD Metro FMR Area KY $91,100 $45,550 $33,000
9 Nelson County, KY HUD Metro FMR Area KY $87,200 $43,600 $33,000
10 Grant County, KY HUD Metro FMR Area KY $87,000 $43,500 $33,000
11 Huntington-Ashland, WV-KY-OH HUD Metro FMR Area KY $83,300 $41,650 $33,000
12 Livingston County, KY HUD Metro FMR Area KY $81,400 $40,700 $33,000
13 Bowling Green, KY HUD Metro FMR Area KY $81,400 $40,700 $33,000
14 Allen County, KY HUD Metro FMR Area KY $80,800 $40,400 $33,000
15 Carlisle County, KY HUD Metro FMR Area KY $79,500 $39,750 $33,000
16 Butler County, KY HUD Metro FMR Area KY $75,200 $37,600 $33,000
17 Carter County, KY HUD Metro FMR Area KY $71,500 $35,950 $33,000
18 Lawrence County, KY HUD Metro FMR Area KY $69,100 $35,950 $33,000