State Cancer Profiles

Interpretation of Demographics Data

Demographic Data Report for Kentucky by County
Education: Less than High School
Population Ages 25+
All Races (includes Hispanic), Both Sexes
2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Data
Sorted by Percent

United States

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : N/A
• Value (Percent) : The value is 10.4 percent.
• People(Education: Less Than High School) : The number of people(education: less than high school) is 23,992,410.
• Rank within US : N/A

Kentucky

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : N/A
• Value (Percent) : The value is 11.1 percent.
• People(Education: Less Than High School) : The number of people(education: less than high school) is 344,937.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 42 of 52

Oldham County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Urban
• Value (Percent) : The value is 5.5 percent.
• People(Education: Less Than High School) : The number of people(education: less than high school) is 2,550.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 366 of 3143

Scott County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Urban
• Value (Percent) : The value is 5.8 percent.
• People(Education: Less Than High School) : The number of people(education: less than high school) is 2,289.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 432 of 3143

Ballard County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Urban
• Value (Percent) : The value is 6.1 percent.
• People(Education: Less Than High School) : The number of people(education: less than high school) is 340.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 514 of 3143

Campbell County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Urban
• Value (Percent) : The value is 6.1 percent.
• People(Education: Less Than High School) : The number of people(education: less than high school) is 4,013.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 514 of 3143

Boone County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Urban
• Value (Percent) : The value is 6.6 percent.
• People(Education: Less Than High School) : The number of people(education: less than high school) is 6,063.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 658 of 3143

McCracken County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Urban
• Value (Percent) : The value is 6.9 percent.
• People(Education: Less Than High School) : The number of people(education: less than high school) is 3,286.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 734 of 3143

Spencer County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Urban
• Value (Percent) : The value is 7.0 percent.
• People(Education: Less Than High School) : The number of people(education: less than high school) is 993.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 766 of 3143

Kenton County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Urban
• Value (Percent) : The value is 7.1 percent.
• People(Education: Less Than High School) : The number of people(education: less than high school) is 8,291.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 793 of 3143

Franklin County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
• Value (Percent) : The value is 7.2 percent.
• People(Education: Less Than High School) : The number of people(education: less than high school) is 2,629.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 822 of 3143

Hardin County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Urban
• Value (Percent) : The value is 7.6 percent.
• People(Education: Less Than High School) : The number of people(education: less than high school) is 5,659.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 951 of 3143

Nelson County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Urban
• Value (Percent) : The value is 7.7 percent.
• People(Education: Less Than High School) : The number of people(education: less than high school) is 2,535.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 983 of 3143

Fayette County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Urban
• Value (Percent) : The value is 7.9 percent.
• People(Education: Less Than High School) : The number of people(education: less than high school) is 16,662.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 1041 of 3143

Mercer County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
• Value (Percent) : The value is 8.0 percent.
• People(Education: Less Than High School) : The number of people(education: less than high school) is 1,279.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 1065 of 3143

Daviess County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Urban
• Value (Percent) : The value is 8.1 percent.
• People(Education: Less Than High School) : The number of people(education: less than high school) is 5,641.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 1093 of 3143

Carlisle County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Urban
• Value (Percent) : The value is 8.2 percent.
• People(Education: Less Than High School) : The number of people(education: less than high school) is 268.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 1124 of 3143

McLean County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Urban
• Value (Percent) : The value is 8.3 percent.
• People(Education: Less Than High School) : The number of people(education: less than high school) is 527.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 1147 of 3143

Boyle County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
• Value (Percent) : The value is 8.4 percent.
• People(Education: Less Than High School) : The number of people(education: less than high school) is 1,754.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 1181 of 3143

Marshall County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
• Value (Percent) : The value is 8.6 percent.
• People(Education: Less Than High School) : The number of people(education: less than high school) is 1,993.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 1233 of 3143

Jefferson County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Urban
• Value (Percent) : The value is 8.7 percent.
• People(Education: Less Than High School) : The number of people(education: less than high school) is 47,478.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 1268 of 3143

Union County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
• Value (Percent) : The value is 8.7 percent.
• People(Education: Less Than High School) : The number of people(education: less than high school) is 822.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 1268 of 3143

Caldwell County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
• Value (Percent) : The value is 8.8 percent.
• People(Education: Less Than High School) : The number of people(education: less than high school) is 775.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 1292 of 3143

Livingston County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Urban
• Value (Percent) : The value is 8.8 percent.
• People(Education: Less Than High School) : The number of people(education: less than high school) is 558.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 1292 of 3143

Madison County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
• Value (Percent) : The value is 8.8 percent.
• People(Education: Less Than High School) : The number of people(education: less than high school) is 5,286.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 1292 of 3143

Calloway County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
• Value (Percent) : The value is 8.9 percent.
• People(Education: Less Than High School) : The number of people(education: less than high school) is 2,113.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 1319 of 3143

Woodford County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Urban
• Value (Percent) : The value is 8.9 percent.
• People(Education: Less Than High School) : The number of people(education: less than high school) is 1,703.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 1319 of 3143

Meade County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Urban
• Value (Percent) : The value is 9.0 percent.
• People(Education: Less Than High School) : The number of people(education: less than high school) is 1,902.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 1345 of 3143

Simpson County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
• Value (Percent) : The value is 9.1 percent.
• People(Education: Less Than High School) : The number of people(education: less than high school) is 1,236.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 1369 of 3143

Harrison County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
• Value (Percent) : The value is 9.3 percent.
• People(Education: Less Than High School) : The number of people(education: less than high school) is 1,243.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 1440 of 3143

Anderson County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
• Value (Percent) : The value is 9.5 percent.
• People(Education: Less Than High School) : The number of people(education: less than high school) is 1,616.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 1501 of 3143

Jessamine County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Urban
• Value (Percent) : The value is 9.6 percent.
• People(Education: Less Than High School) : The number of people(education: less than high school) is 3,529.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 1531 of 3143

Bullitt County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Urban
• Value (Percent) : The value is 9.9 percent.
• People(Education: Less Than High School) : The number of people(education: less than high school) is 5,941.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 1602 of 3143

Boyd County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Urban
• Value (Percent) : The value is 10.2 percent.
• People(Education: Less Than High School) : The number of people(education: less than high school) is 3,483.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 1661 of 3143

Grant County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Urban
• Value (Percent) : The value is 10.2 percent.
• People(Education: Less Than High School) : The number of people(education: less than high school) is 1,684.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 1661 of 3143

Shelby County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Urban
• Value (Percent) : The value is 10.2 percent.
• People(Education: Less Than High School) : The number of people(education: less than high school) is 3,491.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 1661 of 3143

Henderson County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
• Value (Percent) : The value is 10.3 percent.
• People(Education: Less Than High School) : The number of people(education: less than high school) is 3,197.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 1685 of 3143

Greenup County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Urban
• Value (Percent) : The value is 10.5 percent.
• People(Education: Less Than High School) : The number of people(education: less than high school) is 2,692.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 1736 of 3143

Graves County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
• Value (Percent) : The value is 10.7 percent.
• People(Education: Less Than High School) : The number of people(education: less than high school) is 2,662.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 1780 of 3143

Bracken County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Urban
• Value (Percent) : The value is 10.8 percent.
• People(Education: Less Than High School) : The number of people(education: less than high school) is 637.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 1800 of 3143

Clark County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Urban
• Value (Percent) : The value is 10.9 percent.
• People(Education: Less Than High School) : The number of people(education: less than high school) is 2,858.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 1824 of 3143

Lyon County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
• Value (Percent) : The value is 11.1 percent.
• People(Education: Less Than High School) : The number of people(education: less than high school) is 790.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 1859 of 3143

Washington County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
• Value (Percent) : The value is 11.2 percent.
• People(Education: Less Than High School) : The number of people(education: less than high school) is 958.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 1876 of 3143

Trigg County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Urban
• Value (Percent) : The value is 11.6 percent.
• People(Education: Less Than High School) : The number of people(education: less than high school) is 1,181.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 1960 of 3143

Warren County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Urban
• Value (Percent) : The value is 11.6 percent.
• People(Education: Less Than High School) : The number of people(education: less than high school) is 10,005.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 1960 of 3143

Hopkins County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
• Value (Percent) : The value is 11.7 percent.
• People(Education: Less Than High School) : The number of people(education: less than high school) is 3,672.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 1982 of 3143

Taylor County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
• Value (Percent) : The value is 11.7 percent.
• People(Education: Less Than High School) : The number of people(education: less than high school) is 2,020.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 1982 of 3143

Hancock County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
• Value (Percent) : The value is 11.9 percent.
• People(Education: Less Than High School) : The number of people(education: less than high school) is 734.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 2012 of 3143

Bourbon County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Urban
• Value (Percent) : The value is 12.1 percent.
• People(Education: Less Than High School) : The number of people(education: less than high school) is 1,679.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 2042 of 3143

Christian County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Urban
• Value (Percent) : The value is 12.3 percent.
• People(Education: Less Than High School) : The number of people(education: less than high school) is 5,096.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 2084 of 3143

Nicholas County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
• Value (Percent) : The value is 12.3 percent.
• People(Education: Less Than High School) : The number of people(education: less than high school) is 638.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 2084 of 3143

Trimble County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
• Value (Percent) : The value is 12.4 percent.
• People(Education: Less Than High School) : The number of people(education: less than high school) is 761.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 2100 of 3143

Green County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
• Value (Percent) : The value is 12.6 percent.
• People(Education: Less Than High School) : The number of people(education: less than high school) is 1,042.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 2133 of 3143

Allen County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Urban
• Value (Percent) : The value is 12.7 percent.
• People(Education: Less Than High School) : The number of people(education: less than high school) is 1,882.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 2153 of 3143

Rowan County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
• Value (Percent) : The value is 12.7 percent.
• People(Education: Less Than High School) : The number of people(education: less than high school) is 1,828.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 2153 of 3143

Marion County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
• Value (Percent) : The value is 12.8 percent.
• People(Education: Less Than High School) : The number of people(education: less than high school) is 1,749.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 2175 of 3143

Barren County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
• Value (Percent) : The value is 13.1 percent.
• People(Education: Less Than High School) : The number of people(education: less than high school) is 4,080.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 2229 of 3143

Henry County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Urban
• Value (Percent) : The value is 13.2 percent.
• People(Education: Less Than High School) : The number of people(education: less than high school) is 1,445.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 2244 of 3143

Logan County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
• Value (Percent) : The value is 13.3 percent.
• People(Education: Less Than High School) : The number of people(education: less than high school) is 2,560.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 2264 of 3143

Metcalfe County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
• Value (Percent) : The value is 13.3 percent.
• People(Education: Less Than High School) : The number of people(education: less than high school) is 962.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 2264 of 3143

Larue County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Urban
• Value (Percent) : The value is 13.4 percent.
• People(Education: Less Than High School) : The number of people(education: less than high school) is 1,423.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 2284 of 3143

Montgomery County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
• Value (Percent) : The value is 13.5 percent.
• People(Education: Less Than High School) : The number of people(education: less than high school) is 2,623.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 2301 of 3143

Owen County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
• Value (Percent) : The value is 13.5 percent.
• People(Education: Less Than High School) : The number of people(education: less than high school) is 1,065.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 2301 of 3143

Mason County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
• Value (Percent) : The value is 13.7 percent.
• People(Education: Less Than High School) : The number of people(education: less than high school) is 1,635.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 2333 of 3143

Pulaski County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
• Value (Percent) : The value is 13.7 percent.
• People(Education: Less Than High School) : The number of people(education: less than high school) is 6,392.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 2333 of 3143

Webster County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
• Value (Percent) : The value is 13.8 percent.
• People(Education: Less Than High School) : The number of people(education: less than high school) is 1,205.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 2349 of 3143

Breckinridge County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
• Value (Percent) : The value is 14.1 percent.
• People(Education: Less Than High School) : The number of people(education: less than high school) is 2,040.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 2392 of 3143

Fulton County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
• Value (Percent) : The value is 14.1 percent.
• People(Education: Less Than High School) : The number of people(education: less than high school) is 632.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 2392 of 3143

Garrard County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
• Value (Percent) : The value is 14.1 percent.
• People(Education: Less Than High School) : The number of people(education: less than high school) is 1,762.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 2392 of 3143

Hickman County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
• Value (Percent) : The value is 14.4 percent.
• People(Education: Less Than High School) : The number of people(education: less than high school) is 481.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 2437 of 3143

Monroe County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
• Value (Percent) : The value is 14.5 percent.
• People(Education: Less Than High School) : The number of people(education: less than high school) is 1,120.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 2452 of 3143

Grayson County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
• Value (Percent) : The value is 14.7 percent.
• People(Education: Less Than High School) : The number of people(education: less than high school) is 2,696.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 2485 of 3143

Fleming County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
• Value (Percent) : The value is 15.3 percent.
• People(Education: Less Than High School) : The number of people(education: less than high school) is 1,600.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 2570 of 3143

Gallatin County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Urban
• Value (Percent) : The value is 15.4 percent.
• People(Education: Less Than High School) : The number of people(education: less than high school) is 924.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 2579 of 3143

Pendleton County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Urban
• Value (Percent) : The value is 15.4 percent.
• People(Education: Less Than High School) : The number of people(education: less than high school) is 1,566.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 2579 of 3143

Laurel County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
• Value (Percent) : The value is 15.5 percent.
• People(Education: Less Than High School) : The number of people(education: less than high school) is 6,804.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 2587 of 3143

Crittenden County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
• Value (Percent) : The value is 15.6 percent.
• People(Education: Less Than High School) : The number of people(education: less than high school) is 982.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 2601 of 3143

Adair County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
• Value (Percent) : The value is 15.7 percent.
• People(Education: Less Than High School) : The number of people(education: less than high school) is 2,012.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 2610 of 3143

Muhlenberg County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
• Value (Percent) : The value is 15.7 percent.
• People(Education: Less Than High School) : The number of people(education: less than high school) is 3,431.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 2610 of 3143

Whitley County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
• Value (Percent) : The value is 15.7 percent.
• People(Education: Less Than High School) : The number of people(education: less than high school) is 3,637.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 2610 of 3143

Carter County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Urban
• Value (Percent) : The value is 15.8 percent.
• People(Education: Less Than High School) : The number of people(education: less than high school) is 2,867.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 2630 of 3143

Edmonson County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Urban
• Value (Percent) : The value is 15.9 percent.
• People(Education: Less Than High School) : The number of people(education: less than high school) is 1,475.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 2640 of 3143

Ohio County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
• Value (Percent) : The value is 15.9 percent.
• People(Education: Less Than High School) : The number of people(education: less than high school) is 2,575.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 2640 of 3143

Carroll County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
• Value (Percent) : The value is 16.4 percent.
• People(Education: Less Than High School) : The number of people(education: less than high school) is 1,179.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 2691 of 3143

Rockcastle County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
• Value (Percent) : The value is 16.6 percent.
• People(Education: Less Than High School) : The number of people(education: less than high school) is 1,913.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 2716 of 3143

Lincoln County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
• Value (Percent) : The value is 17.2 percent.
• People(Education: Less Than High School) : The number of people(education: less than high school) is 2,879.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 2781 of 3143

Johnson County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
• Value (Percent) : The value is 17.3 percent.
• People(Education: Less Than High School) : The number of people(education: less than high school) is 2,729.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 2793 of 3143

Cumberland County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
• Value (Percent) : The value is 17.4 percent.
• People(Education: Less Than High School) : The number of people(education: less than high school) is 746.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 2797 of 3143

Bath County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
• Value (Percent) : The value is 17.5 percent.
• People(Education: Less Than High School) : The number of people(education: less than high school) is 1,501.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 2805 of 3143

Pike County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
• Value (Percent) : The value is 17.5 percent.
• People(Education: Less Than High School) : The number of people(education: less than high school) is 7,123.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 2805 of 3143

Letcher County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
• Value (Percent) : The value is 17.6 percent.
• People(Education: Less Than High School) : The number of people(education: less than high school) is 2,628.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 2812 of 3143

Todd County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
• Value (Percent) : The value is 17.6 percent.
• People(Education: Less Than High School) : The number of people(education: less than high school) is 1,434.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 2812 of 3143

Powell County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
• Value (Percent) : The value is 18.0 percent.
• People(Education: Less Than High School) : The number of people(education: less than high school) is 1,584.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 2841 of 3143

Russell County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
• Value (Percent) : The value is 18.2 percent.
• People(Education: Less Than High School) : The number of people(education: less than high school) is 2,292.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 2853 of 3143

Harlan County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
• Value (Percent) : The value is 18.3 percent.
• People(Education: Less Than High School) : The number of people(education: less than high school) is 3,289.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 2860 of 3143

Lawrence County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Urban
• Value (Percent) : The value is 18.3 percent.
• People(Education: Less Than High School) : The number of people(education: less than high school) is 2,053.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 2860 of 3143

Floyd County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
• Value (Percent) : The value is 18.5 percent.
• People(Education: Less Than High School) : The number of people(education: less than high school) is 4,617.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 2875 of 3143

Robertson County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
• Value (Percent) : The value is 18.5 percent.
• People(Education: Less Than High School) : The number of people(education: less than high school) is 291.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 2875 of 3143

Hart County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
• Value (Percent) : The value is 18.8 percent.
• People(Education: Less Than High School) : The number of people(education: less than high school) is 2,501.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 2894 of 3143

Butler County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Urban
• Value (Percent) : The value is 18.9 percent.
• People(Education: Less Than High School) : The number of people(education: less than high school) is 1,639.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 2899 of 3143

Morgan County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
• Value (Percent) : The value is 19.1 percent.
• People(Education: Less Than High School) : The number of people(education: less than high school) is 1,967.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 2912 of 3143

Wayne County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
• Value (Percent) : The value is 19.1 percent.
• People(Education: Less Than High School) : The number of people(education: less than high school) is 2,709.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 2912 of 3143

Menifee County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
• Value (Percent) : The value is 19.4 percent.
• People(Education: Less Than High School) : The number of people(education: less than high school) is 860.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 2932 of 3143

Lewis County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
• Value (Percent) : The value is 19.6 percent.
• People(Education: Less Than High School) : The number of people(education: less than high school) is 1,790.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 2948 of 3143

Perry County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
• Value (Percent) : The value is 19.6 percent.
• People(Education: Less Than High School) : The number of people(education: less than high school) is 3,769.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 2948 of 3143

Breathitt County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
• Value (Percent) : The value is 19.7 percent.
• People(Education: Less Than High School) : The number of people(education: less than high school) is 1,886.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 2950 of 3143

Bell County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
• Value (Percent) : The value is 20.1 percent.
• People(Education: Less Than High School) : The number of people(education: less than high school) is 3,350.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 2965 of 3143

Leslie County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
• Value (Percent) : The value is 20.1 percent.
• People(Education: Less Than High School) : The number of people(education: less than high school) is 1,452.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 2965 of 3143

Elliott County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
• Value (Percent) : The value is 21.2 percent.
• People(Education: Less Than High School) : The number of people(education: less than high school) is 1,162.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 2999 of 3143

Casey County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
• Value (Percent) : The value is 21.4 percent.
• People(Education: Less Than High School) : The number of people(education: less than high school) is 2,384.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 3003 of 3143

Estill County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
• Value (Percent) : The value is 21.4 percent.
• People(Education: Less Than High School) : The number of people(education: less than high school) is 2,167.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 3003 of 3143

Clinton County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
• Value (Percent) : The value is 21.9 percent.
• People(Education: Less Than High School) : The number of people(education: less than high school) is 1,438.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 3017 of 3143

McCreary County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
• Value (Percent) : The value is 22.6 percent.
• People(Education: Less Than High School) : The number of people(education: less than high school) is 2,692.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 3040 of 3143

Knox County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
• Value (Percent) : The value is 23.1 percent.
• People(Education: Less Than High School) : The number of people(education: less than high school) is 4,688.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 3047 of 3143

Jackson County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
• Value (Percent) : The value is 24.9 percent.
• People(Education: Less Than High School) : The number of people(education: less than high school) is 2,257.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 3079 of 3143

Lee County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
• Value (Percent) : The value is 24.9 percent.
• People(Education: Less Than High School) : The number of people(education: less than high school) is 1,370.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 3079 of 3143

Martin County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
• Value (Percent) : The value is 25.2 percent.
• People(Education: Less Than High School) : The number of people(education: less than high school) is 2,041.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 3083 of 3143

Clay County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
• Value (Percent) : The value is 26.2 percent.
• People(Education: Less Than High School) : The number of people(education: less than high school) is 3,792.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 3097 of 3143

Knott County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
• Value (Percent) : The value is 27.1 percent.
• People(Education: Less Than High School) : The number of people(education: less than high school) is 2,622.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 3105 of 3143

Magoffin County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
• Value (Percent) : The value is 27.6 percent.
• People(Education: Less Than High School) : The number of people(education: less than high school) is 2,210.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 3109 of 3143

Owsley County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
• Value (Percent) : The value is 29.6 percent.
• People(Education: Less Than High School) : The number of people(education: less than high school) is 876.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 3120 of 3143

Wolfe County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
• Value (Percent) : The value is 29.9 percent.
• People(Education: Less Than High School) : The number of people(education: less than high school) is 1,350.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 3125 of 3143

Notes:
Created by statecancerprofiles.cancer.gov on 03/20/2026 5:38 pm.

Φ Rural–urban county classifications are based on the 2023 USDA Rural–Urban Continuum Codes (except for Connecticut Counties which use 2013 codes). State-level cancer rates for rural areas are calculated using cancer cases registered exclusively in rural counties, while state-level cancer rates for urban areas are calculated using cases registered exclusively in urban counties.

Source: Demographic data provided by the Census Bureau and the American Community Survey.

For more information about Education: Less than High School, see the dictionary.

Data for United States does not include Puerto Rico.