I'm considering moving to Kentucky from the South. Please give me some info. Thanks!?

Question

I've always heard that KY isn't all that friendly, and in my many experiences there, it hasn't been. I've been to Paducah and Henderson to Louisville and Lexington (the two worst) to Corbin and Prestonsburg, so I've been all over. Maybe I've just met the snobs and grouches there, but needless to say I'm not looking all too forward to the move.

I'll say this: the state sure is beautiful with its lush, green rolling hills and beautiful farms. I'll be moving to the Frankfort-Lexington area. Is this a good place to live? How is the cost of living? Quality of life? Food and attractions? Schools? Healthcare? Where is a good place to live in KY? (I've already scoped the region out carefully, I know I don't want to move to Winchester or Lawrenceburg, but anything else seems like it would be okay.)

Please keep in mind, I'm a college student with little money. I'll be attending school in KY b/c it's the most economical choice for me--though it's not my first choice (no offense to KY folk.)

Live there or just visited, any info is great.

Answer 1

Towns that are good:

Around Lexington:
Lexington (in certain neighborhoods, particularly southeast LEX,) Nicholasville, Wilmore, Danville, Berea, Frankfort (outside of the central city away from the rednecks,) Versailles, Midway.

Around Louisville:
Louisville (east of the Watterson X-way and Bardstown Road), Oldham County, Elizabethtown, Brandenburg

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Towns to stay away from:

Around Lexington: The overly "redneck" dump towns with the old establishment running the town, which include...
Winchester (worst), Lawrenceburg (close, but 2nd worst), Harrodsburg (not a dump, so much,) Richmond, Mt. Sterling, Georgetown (for a different reason: snooty as ****!)

Around Louisville: The towns that think they are special b/c they're within an hour radius of Louisville but don't have much to offer, which include...
Radcliff, Bullitt County, Shelbyville, Bardstown, Carrollton (for a different reason: it's an absolute DUMP!)

Hope this helps! While the "nicer" towns I've listed are a little more expensive than the others, the school systems are better, closer access to good healthcare is available, you're closer to arts and culture, and the "old establishment" doesn't have complete control of those cities. In KY, overall attitudes ot the people change within the distance of 10-15 miles; some towns have different character and personalities than others. Good luck!

Answer 2

its wonderful good schools nation landmarks such as Mammoth Cave, the Great salt lick,and even Cumberland falls which is on of the two waterfalls in the world that has two moon bows. The KY Derby the bluegrass festivals and my favorite the Owensboro barbque festival. the sports and buety. How could you not like the state the was home to Johney Depp and Bradd Wilkerson? So you met some unfriendly people like in any other state. put it behind you and look forward to all the wonderful things in KY!
frankfort: capital, good schools, good chance of getting a job, Im sure if you find a good job you might not need to worry about healthcare.

Answer 3

I suggest you go there planning on liking it. The people are about the same all over, but if you don't like them they won't like you. It is really a great place--they make Corvettes in Bowling Green. There is the Mammoth Caves. Beautiful scenery--you will love it.