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TRIMBLE COUNTY, KENTUCKY

Trimble County Court House

Scenic beauty with limitless growth opportunity.

Located a short drive northeast of Louisville Metro, Trimble County is a rural community boasting scenic beauty and limitless growth opportunities for a range of businesses. Trimble County is home to two cities, Bedford, and Milton, that are investing in amenities, attractions, and infrastructure for businesses, visitors, and talent, alike. The county is situated on the banks of the Ohio River, directly across from the vibrant town of Madison, Indiana, which hosts several annual events including the Madison Regatta and Chautauqua Art Festival, which attract thousands of people to the area each year. Trimble County also hosts an annual Apple Festival that is held the second weekend of September.

Beautiful shot of a river in Trible County

Trimble County offers low property tax rates, is accessible from I-71, and is less than 40 miles from Downtown Louisville. Trimble County is uniquely situated halfway between Louisville and Cincinnati, and the newly constructed Milton/Madison Bridge created a gateway into Southern Indiana, as well. Its rural landscape provides maximum potential for businesses looking for large amounts of property with growth potential and a solid workforce. The community’s largest employer is Louisville Gas and Electric (LG&E), which gives businesses more proximate access to electricity sources.

Trimble County by the Numbers

Trimble County

Trimble County

Trimble County20122022% Change
Population8,8438,601-2.7%
Gross Regional Product$175,627,437$238,949,08436.1%
Median Household Income$62,125
Per Capita Income$26,799
Poverty Level14.3%
Unemployment Rate3.2%
Labor Force Participation Rate55.4%
Average Commute Time27.7
Number of Remote Workers146
Percent of Remote Workers4.0%
Education: Less than 9th Grade366217-40.7%
Education: 9-12th Grade69482518.9%
Education: High School Diploma2,5192,80311.3%
Education: Some College1,161864-25.6%
Education: Associate's Degree41348517.4%
Education: Bachelor's Degree579542-6.4%
Education: Graduate Degree and Higher26533124.9%
Homeowner Vacancy Rate2.5%
Median House Value$132,500
Median Monthly Rent$769
Percent Occupied Housing Units84.0%
Greater Louisville Region

Greater Louisville Region

Greater Louisville Region20122022% Change
Population1,434,9531,517,9375.8%
Gross Regional Product$69,126,603,887$106,360,978,85053.9%
Median Household Income$71,033
Per Capita Income$34,919
Poverty Level7.6%
Unemployment Rate3.5%
Labor Force Participation Rate62.4%
Average Commute Time27.0
Number of Remote Workers59,276
Percent of Remote Workers6.9%
Education: Less than 9th Grade41,82628,187-32.6%
Education: 9-12th Grade84,22666,209-21.4%
Education: High School Diploma312,017315,9451.3%
Education: Some College219,747230,8315.0%
Education: Associate's Degree71,75896,30134.2%
Education: Bachelor's Degree146,043192,02231.5%
Education: Graduate Degree or Higher93,667123,66032.0%
Homeowner Vacancy Rate1.3%
Median House Value$178,593
Median Monthly Rent$847
Percent Occupied Housing Units90.1%
United States

United States

United States20122022% Change
Population313,877,662334,161,4826.5%
Gross Regional Product$15,912,802,819,300$24,767,834,615,60055.6%
Median Household Income$69,021
Per Capita Income$37,638
Poverty Level8.9%
Unemployment Rate3.6%
Labor Force Participation Rate62.7%
Average Commute Time26.8
Number of Remote Workers15,061,684
Percent of Remote Workers9.7%
Education: Less than 9th Grade12,837,12310,919,561-14.9%
Education: 9-12th Grade17,391,41714,341,868-17.5%
Education: High School Diploma58,751,74060,598,8613.1%
Education: Some College44,359,41245,588,2612.8%
Education: Associate's Degree16,032,80720,324,52126.8%
Education: Bachelor's Degree37,281,93347,929,73328.6%
Education: Graduate Degree or Higher22,125,35330,620,66438.4%
Homeowner Vacancy Rate1.2%
Median House Value$244,900
Median Monthly Rent$1,163
Percent Occupied Housing Units88.8%