Washington County , Kentucky
Population: 12,091 residents · 2023 Census ACS
Income $59,762 Home $168,300 Rent $696/mo
Page updated: · Data vintage: CDC PLACES 2023 · FEMA NRI v1.20
Across 12,091 residents, Washington County tracks on the more affordable end of national norms — useful as a comparison anchor for Kentucky and neighboring counties alike. FEMA's National Risk Index ranks Washington County in the bottom 17% nationally for natural-hazard exposure — an underrated factor in long-term housing-cost comparisons.
$59,762
Median Income
household
$168,300
Home Value
median
$696/mo
Monthly Rent
median gross
N/A
Unemployment
rate
Income & Housing
| Median Household Income | $59,762 |
| Per Capita Income | $30,810 |
| Poverty Rate | 12.6% |
| Median Home Value | $168,300 |
| Median Gross Rent | $696/mo |
| Owner Occupied | 78.2% |
| Renter Occupied | 21.8% |
Demographics & Education
| Total Population | 12,091 |
| Median Age | 42.2 yrs |
| Bachelor's or Higher | 18.9% |
Natural Hazard Risk
FEMA National Risk Index · county-level scores
Overall risk score: 16.7 · 17th national percentile
🌪️ Tornado
53.34
🌀 Hurricane
25.82
🔥 Wildfire
11.48
❄️ Winter Storm
28.33
🌍 Earthquake
48.79
☀️ Drought
23.19
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