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Destination Kentucky
Your one-stop informational resource
Are you considering a move to Kentucky? Relocating your business to Kentucky?
Or just interested in the Bluegrass State?
This section will answer many of your questions regarding the life science industry in
Kentucky, the state's economy, tax structure and cost of living, education,
transportation, climate, recreational opportunities, history and more.
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The Bluegrass State, the Land of Tomorrow, a land of Thoroughbreds, coal mines, country music, river
towns, rich history and vibrant cities: this is Kentucky, a state whose legacies and bright minds can
only enhance its future.
Industry Snapshot
Kentucky is becoming a growing force in the biotechnology and life sciences industry. The Bluegrass
State offers a range of resources, from organizations, universities, and companies to foster the state’s
bioscience growth.
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Economy/Cost of Living
With over 4,206,074 people, Kentucky ranks 26th in population among the United States. The largest
cities in the Bluegrass State are Louisville, with a population of 701,500 in the Louisville-Jefferson
County area, Lexington-Fayette, Owensboro<, Bowling Green, Hopkinsville, capital city Frankfort,
Henderson, Richmond, and Jeffersontown.
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Education
Students of all ages will benefit from Kentucky’s impressive educational opportunities. School age
children can attend one of over 1,200 public schools across 175 districts. Students also have the
choice of attending private schools, or being home-schooled.
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Recreation & Entertainment
Kentucky boasts a wonderful spectrum recreational opportunities within its borders, whether urban,
cultural, or outdoor.
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Transportation
Kentucky’s location in the mid-southeastern U.S. places it in close proximity to major transportation
hubs. Highway travel is the chief mode of transportation in the Bluegrass State.
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Geography & Climate
Kentucky is located in the Southeastern region of the United States and ranks as the 37th largest state
in total area by covering 40,411 square miles. Kentucky is bordered by Illinois, Indiana,
and Ohio to the north, to the south by Tennessee, by West Virginia and Virginia to the east, and by Missouri to the west.
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History
Kentucky’s name originates from an Iroquois Indian word, "Ken-tah-ten", meaning "land of tomorrow".
While an apt name for the state’s future, Kentucky also claims an interesting past. Modern-day
Kentucky was inhabited in prehistory by the Paleo-Indian Culture, the Archaic Culture, the Woodland
culture, the Adena culture, the Mississippian culture, and the Fort Ancient culture.
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Suggested Reading List
A list of select guides and reference books about Kentucky.
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