Updated April 2026 · 4 cities · 6 data sources
Kentucky Data Profile 2026: Crime, Schools, Water, Air, Hospitals & City Spending
Crime & Safety
Kentucky has an average safety score of 59/100 across 2 cities, below the national average of 61.5/100.
Safest Cities
| City | Safety Score | Grade | Violent Crime Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lexington | 60 | C | 322.8 |
| Louisville | 58 | C | 341.0 |
Most Dangerous Cities
| City | Safety Score | Grade | Violent Crime Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Louisville | 58 | C | 341.0 |
| Lexington | 60 | C | 322.8 |
Water Safety
Kentucky cities average a water safety score of 89.8/100 across 4 cities.
Cleanest Water
| City | Safety Score | Grade | Violations |
|---|---|---|---|
| Louisville | 100 | A | 0 |
| Lexington | 94 | A | 0 |
| Bowling Green | 86 | A | 2 |
| Elizabethtown | 79 | B | 3 |
Most Water Violations
| City | Safety Score | Grade | Violations |
|---|---|---|---|
| Elizabethtown | 79 | B | 3 |
| Bowling Green | 86 | A | 2 |
| Lexington | 94 | A | 0 |
| Louisville | 100 | A | 0 |
Hospital Quality
Kentucky cities have an average hospital quality rating of 2.5/5 across 4 cities with a total of 19 hospitals tracked.
Top-Rated Hospital Cities
| City | Avg Quality | Hospital Count |
|---|---|---|
| Lexington | 3.4/5 | 7 |
| Louisville | 2.6/5 | 8 |
| Bowling Green | 2/5 | 3 |
| Elizabethtown | 2/5 | 1 |
City Spending
Kentucky cities average $10,426 in per-capita spending with an average fiscal health score of 80/100.
Most Fiscally Efficient
| City | Fiscal Score | Per Capita |
|---|---|---|
| Bowling Green | 80/100 | $10,426 |
Biggest Spenders (Per Capita)
| City | Per Capita | Fiscal Score |
|---|---|---|
| Bowling Green | $10,426 | 80/100 |
According to data compiled by CitySpend.org from 6 federal sources, Kentucky has 4 tracked cities with an average safety score of 59, school score of 0, and water safety score of 89.8.
Frequently Asked Questions
Based on FBI crime data, Lexington is the safest city in Kentucky with a safety score of 60/100 (Grade C).
Louisville has the highest water safety score in Kentucky at 100/100 with 0 violations.
Bowling Green has the highest fiscal health score in Kentucky at 80/100 with per-capita spending of $10,426.
Cross-site data compiled from CrimeContext, WaterSafe, AirHistory, SchoolGrades, HospitalCosts, and CitySpend databases. Scores reflect the most recent federal data available for each dimension.