Welcome to Kentucky Movers!
The Bluegrass State
Welcome to Kentucky, home of the Corvette manufacturer and birthplace of Tom Cruise. Famous for its renowned horse race, Kentucky has so much to offer. One simple example? This state produces the largest display of fireworks in the world at this very event, the Kentucky Derby. A place of energizing activities and classic American grub, move here and get ready for the possibilities!
Relocating to Kentucky - New Resident Information
The largest cities in Kentucky include Louisville, Lexington, Bowling Green, Frankfort, Paducah, Owensboro, Elizabethtown, Richmond, Florence, Somerset, Bardstown, Covington, Ashland, Hopkinsville, Berea, London, Henderson, Corbin, Pikeville, Georgetown, Danville, Erlanger, Murray, Nicholasville, Harlan, Campbellsville, Newport and Hazard.
Whichever town in this state you move to, you can have a smooth transition by following the proper steps required by the state of Kentucky. We’ve laid out the top priorities for becoming a resident below. Check it out!
- If you have a license issued from another state in the US, you can convert it to a Kentucky license. And you only need to re-take the road & written tests at the DMV if your license has been expired more than a year,
- You’ll need insurance for your car from a company licensed to do business in Kentucky. Reach out to a Kentucky insurance agent, and they will be happy to make sure your getting quotes to give you the lowest prices possible for insurance here.
- Make sure to register your vehicle within 15 days of establishing residency. You can do this at your local KY Transportation Cabinet.
Neighborhood Information: Good to Know for Kentucky Moving Companies and Kansas Moving Quotes
Weather: Due to the Kentucky’s position at the center of America, the climate is quite mild, although it experiences enough rain to be considered a humid subtropical climate and does experience all 4 seasons distinctly. Summers are warm & humid. Winters are chilly with some snowfall. The in-between seasons, autumn & spring, and cool, crisp and mild.
Severe weather to look out for? Tornadoes, ice storms and flooding. Make sure to pay particular attention and devote research time to preparing yourself, family and home for tornadoes.
Population & Cost of Living:-The population is at about 4.34 million people; relocate here & you’ll add one more to that number!
Median values of homes, as of 2012, were $120,000; this is far less expensive than most of America! However, this correlates with the median income, which is also lower than the national average at about $24,000 per capita income.
Kentucky Employment Rate & Economy
The unemployment rate in Kentucky was 7.1% as of Fall 2014, which was about 1% higher than the national average.
When getting employment here, what industry are you most likely to be working in? The top ones in Kentucky are agriculture (top products being tobacco, corn, peanuts & what), mining (top product being anthracite coal), horse raising (and racing!) and manufacturing (mostly of whiskey, automobiles & trucks and chemicals).
ULTIMATE KENTUCKY ATTRACTIONS NOT TO MISS
- The Kentucky Derby - This classic & incredibly famous event is the longest standing horse race in America. Need I say more? (Simply head to Louisville the first Saturday in May to get a taste of the excitement!)
- Kentucky Fried Chicken - Thank heavens this delightfully sinful food haven, now famous across the world, that originated here in Kentucky. Head to Corbin, Kentucky to visit the town home to the very first location!
- 3rd Street Cafe - This hidden gem in Louisville has some great eats. The ultimate local favorite? The corned beef sandwich.
FUN KENTUCKY FACTS
- The classic birthday song you are likely sung every year originated here in 1893; two sisters sang this (now) world-famous song at a birthday party.
- DUIs have been given here for not simply driving cars under the influence, but riding horses & driving tractors. So if you’re about to saddle up, put down that whiskey!
- It is illegal to fish here via a bow & arrow. Save those for the archery range!