KY
Kentucky
Population: 4.5M |
Employed: 2.2M
No Mandatory State DI Program
Workers in Kentucky rely on employer-sponsored coverage, private policies, or federal SSDI benefits.
150,000
Disabled OASDI Beneficiaries
Kentucky residents
13.6%
Disability Rate
+3.4pp above national avg
1,100,000
Total OASDI Beneficiaries
All categories
$1,260
Avg Monthly Benefit
Disabled workers
Key Cities
- Louisville
- Lexington
- Bowling Green
Employment
2.2M
Total Employment
4.0%
Unemployment Rate
$54
Avg. Annual Income
Social Security
3
SSA Field Offices
#27
National DI Rank
None
State DI Program
vs. National Average
13.6%
Kentucky DI Rate
vs.
10.2%
National Average
Neighboring States
Kentucky's Neighboring States
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Data Source
OASDI beneficiary statistics for Kentucky are sourced from the official U.S. Social Security Administration (SSA) — December 2024 data release.