10 Places in Kentucky You Should NEVER Move To
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Күн бұрынWow there are some really terrible parts of Kentucky, I'll tell you that!
Kentucky, the state known for its fried chicken, bourbon, and for being the first state to serve cheeseburgers! There’s a lot of reasons why one might want to move to this midwestern state, as the cost of living is 21% cheaper than most US states! Though, 20% of Kentuckyans are also living in poverty, so it can’t be all sunshine and rainbows here! There’s a lot to unpack with Kentucky, and today we’ll be taking a visit to the absolute worst cities to live in, so you don’t have to!
Today, we’re going to talk about the worst places to live in Kentucky. Most of the places we’ll talk about aren’t backwoods places on the eastern side of the state, though, that part of the state is troubled as well. It’s real cities. Despite the fact that Kentucky is a great state, there’s trouble spots just like anywhere else. And we’re gonna talk about those right now.
Okay so that was the worst places to live in Kentucky. I hope you learned something. Kentucky is a great state - and it's so sad that a handful of people can ruin it for everyone else. But that’s the way it is.
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@NickJohnson Жыл бұрын
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@wstas3220 Жыл бұрын
What about Illinois, Ohio, Michigan, Indiana, and Wisconsin? Aren't they in the Midwest?
@wstas3220 Жыл бұрын
The Midwest, as defined by the federal government, comprises the states of Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, Nebraska, North Dakota, Ohio, South Dakota, and Wisconsin.
@mikes3827 Жыл бұрын
Nick, I'm a subscriber and a solid fan of yours, but unless things have DRASTICALLY taken a bad turn since I was in Pikeville (on business 5 years ago for a WTE company), I found the city to be very scenic and somewhat of a gem. As a college town, the University of Pikeville offers a medical school, plus there's a regional convention center that holds diverse events that brings in good revenues for the city as well. I'm not saying drugs aren't an issue there, but I guess it seemed as though you didn't highlight Pikeville's good attributes and VERY interesting physical history of the city, as well. Again, all in all I think you do a great job with your videos, just thought you may have misjudged Pikeville a bit :)
@BARZEL343 Жыл бұрын
Would love to see you unbox the territories. Guam, Puerto Rico, American Samoa, Northern Marianas Islands, US Virgin Islands (emphasis on Little St. James Island)
@jerryhatrick5860 Жыл бұрын
It is up To us. But it wont happen. Too freaking lazy
@annchapman239 9 ай бұрын
Can't believe people says that Ky is boring!! Live in a rural area and there is plenty to do!! Watch cows and horses quietly graze the beautiful pastures, go to the lakes and all the beautiful parks! Sit on the porch and just listen to the sounds of a quiet country life!! Watch the birds, turkeys, deer and other wildlife anytime anyday!! Not all about hearing sirens all day and all night, it's more about living in peace and quiet, visiting with neighbors and friends, That is the Ky I live in and love every minute!!
@dianesullivan5338 2 ай бұрын
This Housing market collapse might end up being a part of us for a very long time. With inflation currently at about 9%, my primary concern is how to maximize my savings/retirement fund of about $300k which has been sitting duck since forever with zero to no gains.
@MrAromaintolerant Ай бұрын
can you move your stocks? The stock market has never been higher
@halowarrior917 Жыл бұрын
Honestly, if these are the worst places in Kentucky, Kentucky really isn't all that bad...
@tonybanks9554 Жыл бұрын
Come thew the west end and say that lol
@jerrymylove1754 Жыл бұрын
Looks like shat
@rainbowmommy1224 Жыл бұрын
I know right. I am from Kentucky and everyone is really friendly and yes I'm from one of the hollers lol everybody helps everyone.
@jessicadarnell4209 Жыл бұрын
I've lived in eastern Kentucky my whole life only 25 miles from Pikeville. It's not that bad.
@JUSAGUYNKY 3 ай бұрын
IKR
@mrb6100 Жыл бұрын
Moved to central Ky from Cali. Ky is a awesome state to raise a family. The filthy California makes Ky a 💎. Know more looking in the review . I’m now in state where they still have morals and can conceal or open to protect my family 😀 God bless Kentucky
@marystewart1125 Жыл бұрын
Exactly…it’s a Hallmark movie here. We moved back here from hellhole Philly.
@anitacoyle137 Жыл бұрын
Where? Not KY. Low standards.
@marystewart1125 Жыл бұрын
@@anitacoyle137 Go live in a large urban city and get back to us. Philly is the most oppressive city I’ve ever seen. I lived in DC and Baltimore. KY is incredible. You can always move away. Go now…don’t delay.
@ericrivera8410 Жыл бұрын
Kentucky is dull as hell nothing but boring people
@michellepetros8491 11 ай бұрын
Where are the best places? How is burnside and Bronston KY?
@bkraft Жыл бұрын
I've been living with my wife and son here in North Eastern KY in Ashland. I consciously moved from St. Louis, MO during the pandemic and I couldn't be happier. The people are super kind, the cost of living is very affordable, and I'm surrounded by beautiful hills. I'm a 5 minute drive from Ohio, and about another 10-15 from West Virginia. The Tri-State area is one of the best places to be in Appalachia. We have plenty of restaurants and all the businesses we need to thrive here. I think it's one of the most underrated areas of the nation!
@dodge8802 Жыл бұрын
😂😂 I dont know what you're smoking but i want some ashland suck
@eddiemoore8468 Жыл бұрын
The biggest problem with Ashland would be where AK Steel has went down. It lost a lot of its revenue from taxes with it.
@bkraft Жыл бұрын
@@eddiemoore8468 You can say that again. This region took a real blow when that happened. I've talked to a lot of the locals who used to work there - this town used to have a lot more hustle and bustle! Overall though, I still find I love living here. It has a nice downtown area and it has a very rural feel to the place. But I'm getting older and tend to just go to church or work at home so it fits me just right.
@johnathanreynolds7008 Жыл бұрын
Yeah I'm from Carter County (county next over) and was thriving working out of a labors union in cattletsburg...working in Calgon, Special Metal's in Huntington, AK Steel and Marathon but that all ran out for me about 10 years ago so had to start working on the road but I LOVE being from Appalachia...beautiful here
@bkraft Жыл бұрын
@@johnathanreynolds7008 Olive Hill is a nice little town. I love the Carter Caves area, and also that little pizza joint in town...Tyler's was pretty good.
@herojeannabomb9802 Жыл бұрын
Born and raised in Kentucky, been here my whole life. Love my Kentucky!
@JamesSmith-vl7yq Жыл бұрын
I'm from Bowling Green. It is Growing at a rapid pace
@KYPopskull Жыл бұрын
@@JamesSmith-vl7yq becoming a suburb of Nashville. Not that that’s a bad thing. But absolutely unrecognizable from even 5 years ago
@gaudycouturist2019 Жыл бұрын
@@JamesSmith-vl7yq jus outside Nashville, many commute jus over state line
@herojeannabomb9802 Жыл бұрын
@@JamesSmith-vl7yq I spent some time in scottsville when I was young got some really good friends there.
@cjhoward409 Жыл бұрын
I love living in Kentucky. We have 5 acres near a lake. It’s gorgeous !
@erinmacanally17 Жыл бұрын
You showed an entire portion of “Somerset” that was actually annexed into Burnside. There’s a culinary school there and plenty of restaurants. And all the pictures you showed are only out skirt pictures. If you’ve been to Somerset, Ky, then you know that most of the social life is centered around the strip of Somerset where there’s plenty of stores and downtown where they have the car show every year and plenty of other events and nice dine in restaurants. Not to mention the expansive community college in the middle of town that has bridge programs with multiple universities.
@seanbrando_7456 Жыл бұрын
Somerset is a booming little place in the middle, (on the strip) and there is more culture than you think. The problem is the cops do the bare minimum or are on the take. If you are smart and willing to work it is a killer place to live. GREAT Mexican food on the strip just off highway 27. Tons of other places to eat also but they could use a better mall and more nightlife. They're are clubs and bars with live music though....at least 10. They could use better cops, a bigger skate park and a decent concert arena. With a few more factories and those things it would be a lot like Lexington in a way.
@michellepetros8491 11 ай бұрын
So how is burnside and Bronston?
@masterblaster5170 2 ай бұрын
Covington is the worst place in Kentucky.
@rvierra7235 Жыл бұрын
Louisville.....thats what happens when a Mayor and City Council will not let Police Officers do their work the way it is supposed to be done.
@d-webbsuksnutz8181 Жыл бұрын
stomp out your chicken bone bro, LMPD & JCSD are dangerous & disgraceful secret society gangmembers 100%
@rvierra7235 Жыл бұрын
@D-Webb Suksnutz Oh come on! They are not so bad...break a few arms, nock out a couple teeth, maybe some mild choking here and there....besides, our Officers are just educating the scum of the neighborhoods. What wrong with that? Unless you are part of that neighborhood crowd that needs to be reminded to be a good little boy, or you will end up with bumps all over your pointed head...😂🤣😅😆
@deano2160 Жыл бұрын
The typical, American police role of brutality, shooting black people and intimidation you mean?
@rvierra7235 Жыл бұрын
@Deano Oh sure!! And let me guess, the white man has held you down, that is why you are a grade school dropout, no job, no benefits, no retirement, you live on welfare, and been busted 50 times, innocent although you did it...right?
@ronalddonahue2086 7 ай бұрын
Demoscocialist city and always has been
@notsure3838 Жыл бұрын
I grew up in Ohio on the Ohio river facing Kentucky. It's definitely an underated state. Seeing the rolling hills and bushy trees makes me home sick :)
@daryllect6659 Жыл бұрын
It's "homesick", Cletus: One word.
@notsure3838 Жыл бұрын
@@daryllect6659 thatscool
@JT-un7dc Жыл бұрын
@@daryllect6659 Richardcranium!
@chrisulastone9151 Жыл бұрын
And those sunny blue skies!
@tonks78 3 ай бұрын
Driving from Chicago to Tennessee we went through Kentucky and loved it! We need to see that Noah's Ark museum.
@bdub0983 Жыл бұрын
Idk if it's a coincidence but like 2 weeks ago I asked for a KY video. It's a fantastic state for the most part.
@saltygh0st124 Жыл бұрын
Lived in Kentucky my entire life. Louisville for 18 years. Anyone who says there are worse places than Louisville have not lived anywhere near downtown, or south west Louisville. A few rough areas in Lexington too, but anywhere else in Kentucky, pretty nice and friendly.
@shpfro Жыл бұрын
You've obviously never been to Darby or Chester, outside of Philadelphia.
@maryr7800 Жыл бұрын
@@shpfro I think he meant worse places in Kentucky.
@anitacoyle137 Жыл бұрын
Rednecks abundant if u like that.
@anitacoyle137 Жыл бұрын
It's a free f all out there . Get real.
@VideovigilanteUSA Жыл бұрын
@@anitacoyle137 can explain ?
@meedwards5 Жыл бұрын
Thank you, Nick. I loved that you added the best 5 places, too!
@franciscojimenez6047 Жыл бұрын
Well, I've been living in Kentucky over 5 years, and cannot complain at all except for the tornadoes (which are nothing compared to those ones in Oklahoma). Living here has been pleasant not only for me but for my family as well. The border line to Tennessee is about 15 minutes from my home, thus it's been also cool living under a some kind of blended Kentuckian-Tennesseean environment. Unlike many people may think, for me Kentucky is more than just bourbon and farm land. I love KY!!!
@bengraham5699 Жыл бұрын
👍
@zacharywatts1514 Жыл бұрын
Can’t forget about those smallies I love going down that way an gettin’ lost down a creek. I’m in Lexington so a bit of a ride but so pretty
@Arktischen Жыл бұрын
Nothing compared to Oklahoma? just last year the longest lasting tornado in history destroyed parts of Western Kentucky.
@Weather_Nerd 9 ай бұрын
@@ArktischenAnd? Frequency, amount of EF4-5 etc all matters. It’s a fact OK is one of the worst states for Tornadoes. Also a long-duration tornado could easily pass through multiple states…
@Weather_Nerd 9 ай бұрын
What county or general area are you in? Been looking at southern KY as most likely option for relocation and liked the idea or being almost equal distance from both major KY cities and Nashville + Knoxville
@MoonbeamGardener Жыл бұрын
On a positive, most of the worst places he mentioned are smaller areas. Many of the larger cities didn't make the list. The state is beautiful, and the outdoor recreation scene is pretty strong. Sadly, there is a drug problem. Many of the locals blame the easy access of chemicals due to the number of farmers that have to treat their fields. Mammoth Cave is a pretty cool place to visit. If you want BBQ, swing by Owensboro.
@electric242 Жыл бұрын
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@brendanking6110 Жыл бұрын
Unless you live in the smaller areas I suppose
@kathleenhuff3059 Жыл бұрын
Paintsville is another cool place for outdoors stuff with Paintsville Lake...and Dewey Dam/Jenny Wiley state park nearby...I'll be retiring over there in a few yrs ..❣️
@runningkirkwa2934 Жыл бұрын
I went to mammoth cave 30 years ago as a kid. Was really neat going through that cave. Fun vacation for my family from the florida panhandle, nick went through their last year
@tshavfengvang7831 Жыл бұрын
Sadly, small things lead to bigger problems in the long run. It's like a hemorrhagic tumor going from a malignant tumor to death. We're starting to see decay across America.
@xbubelx13 Жыл бұрын
I'm from Maine and lived there for 5 months last year and I really wanna move back. I really enjoyed living there. I loved North Kentucky
@XxGyromancerXx Жыл бұрын
When I was a long haul truck driver, I went through KY many times. My favorite towns are the ones along the I-24 corridor. From what I remember, they weren't all that bad. My favorite small town was Cadiz. I always enjoyed my visits there.
@NickJohnson Жыл бұрын
Thanks for sharing
@carrollrhodes4050 Жыл бұрын
@@NickJohnson Cadiz. That's in Spain?
@nathanielovaughn2145 Жыл бұрын
@@carrollrhodes4050 One of the Cadiz-es is.
@sandyortiz2151 Жыл бұрын
There is a Cadiz Kentucky.
@davidoden Жыл бұрын
I live 15 miles from Cadiz & 15 miles from #1 Oak Grove. Oak Grove is the city outside of the gates of Fort Campbell Military base and Oak Grove pretty much is right next to Clarksville, TN. The fastest growing city in the US.
@jasonlou2013S Жыл бұрын
Kentucky is friendly to firearm owners.
@CatmanFS Жыл бұрын
VERY. read the concealed carry statute just for fun
@adrone123 Жыл бұрын
For anyone curious, the best cities to live in, 1, 2,4, and 5 are all located within 9 miles of me. Where am I located? Northern Kentucky, right across the river from Cincinnati. Northern Kentucky and Cincinnati share many aspects of the same economy. There are plentiful bars, stores, touristy areas with a ton of bourbon trails, and there are different flavors of neighborhoods to hang out in with many culinary wonders nearby as well. While there are very beautiful wildlife areas further south in the state, my corner of KY is by far the best and it shows! It is more expensive to purchase a house up here, just keep that in mind. Oh, and if you do decide to check out my corner of paradise, DO NOT BRING ANY TROUBLE, we all conceal carry around these parts and Kentucky has no "duty to retreat" laws on the books. Thanks for the great video!
@rebeccaturner5113 Жыл бұрын
That’s definitely not the worst places to live in Kentucky. Somerset is one of the top rising cities in the state. People come from other towns to Somerset to shop and eat. I’ve been all over the state and lived in Kentucky my entire life. When I flew into Lexington from being out west I remember how beautiful and green it was from the sky. I was so happy to be home. Kentucky is a great place to live. I wouldn’t live anywhere else. There is poverty everywhere but its not like people make it out to be. It’s just friendly, hard working people.
@Wetrockstah2116 Жыл бұрын
Take it from someone who grew up in KY, the eastern part of the state is rural and full of really hard working good people that would give you the shirt off the back. Yeah it's not the hustle and bustle of the city and not too many opportunities to work unless you know a trade or something. Lexington and the surrounding areas is full of work and some of the best restaurants in the whole Midwest. Western part more of similar to the east without the mountains and hills. Cost of living isn't too bad at all and if you are not like this guy and would like to get some land and live in the country then Kentucky is 1 of the best states in America. Yeah there is crime and gangs in the cities but that's everywhere.
@brittblanton8342 2 ай бұрын
So very true I live in South Central Ky I am about 10 miles from Bowling Green about 30 from Glasgow, Leitchfield, and Morgantown and 50 from Russellville and I can say he is full of 💩there is all kinds of good paying jobs in this area and crime is not near as bad as he is making it seem . I have lived here all my life and I have been to a lot of other states and none no better than KENTUCKY!!!
@LifeAccordingToJohn Жыл бұрын
I could never see myself leaving my home state of Kentucky.
@pookysmom6712 Жыл бұрын
Those of us fleeing the woke mafia are on our way brother!
@chelledawn3971 Жыл бұрын
I've lived in KY my entire life and a lot of my family members live in some of the places this guy has mentioned... We are all doing absolutely wonderful.
@ronniedorris6418 Жыл бұрын
Cap I love Kentucky and all but for the younger people it’s a crappy state to literally do anything. Maybe if you’re a home owner it may be different but if you rent in at least a few of the towns he said it definitely sucks
@honkeytonklin2198 Жыл бұрын
We moved from Hollywood, FL to South, Kentucky. It's rough! Back in past the first holler It's lawless 😆 got a beater house on 5 acres w a 3 bay garage & a big pond for 22k 8yrs ago & love it ❤️
@thebox2278 Жыл бұрын
His style of humor is undefeated .
@xoxoxoxoxo7997 Жыл бұрын
He cracks me up 😂 love his sarcasm and humor. Especially love the corny intros and music
@bornpsychopath2996 Жыл бұрын
Lol 🤣😆 true he needs a cable channel
@jaydean2298 Жыл бұрын
Yeah definitely bro 😂😂
@lookupsenomyx2942 Жыл бұрын
of the drives I did across America, my favourite states were Kentucky and West Virginia. The people and the landscapes are beautiful. There sure are some bad areas, but there are many more that are good for your soul :)
@chrislittlepage5416 Жыл бұрын
I live in Madisonville Hopkins county in the western part of the state and I wouldn't trade it for anywhere else on Earth.
@sludgefactory241 Жыл бұрын
Thanks for highlighting my state. Curious where in eastern KY you visited as unfortunately it's my place of residence. But anyhow, good video!
@ramanpreciado2241 Жыл бұрын
I knew Mayfield was gonna be in this list. Even before the tornado, the town had a lot of issues.
@offgridatliberypoint Жыл бұрын
I moved from Liberty Township Ohio to Monticello Kentucky. Nicest people ever. They are kind and go out of their way to help you. Nothing like the suburbs. You are correct about the limited things to do though.
@tiffanytriplett5084 Жыл бұрын
Live in monticello now also! Nice to meet you!
@offgridatliberypoint Жыл бұрын
@@tiffanytriplett5084 likewise. Check out the channel. You are more than welcome anytime. We are thinking about making some camping spots overlooking the lake as the people here say it's something the city needs.
@jimblair6458 Жыл бұрын
I like it when they show my beloved Kentucky in a negative light. That helps keep the buckeyes and hoosiers on the north side of the river.
@ckhound1 Жыл бұрын
pretty off base on Pikeville, Pikeville is continually growing and the city is doing amazing. Maybe you're referencing Pike County as a whole, but Pikeville is a great place to move to. College of Optometry, Densitry, Osteopathic Medicine, as well as a ton of growth going on in terms of new businesses and opportunities.
@ckhound1 Жыл бұрын
As an Aside, places like Hazard KY are complete dumps with little to no jobs and crumbling infrastructure.
@shaeanderson8120 Жыл бұрын
I was about to say the same thing. I live in Virgie in Pike County and it’s not too bad lol. Pikeville is certainly not bad, especially the growth and improvements they’ve had over the last few years.
@WeWantAShrubbery Жыл бұрын
Yeah. He say's that you're looking to pay like 89k for a home in Pikeville, but that's because downtown is the place to be. Good city school, a university, lots of businesses, and a pretty big hospital/healthcare presence. Of course, I said DOWNTOWN. It quickly shifts back to a more typical Appalachia leave the city limits. It can get rough, but the city and a majority of the surrounding area is nice and home to good people.
@user-ob6fp8gn2u Ай бұрын
Pikeville: High property tax combined rate, plus a insane 2% City Occupation Tax on Gross Income, it’s ridiculously high taxes to live / work there. What’s the down low on the Water Quality and tap-water contamination rumors?
@Dave-hc6pp Жыл бұрын
I’m from Kentucky and at one time or another I’ve been in just about every town you mentioned. I also live in a couple of the 5 best you listed. People living in the eastern part of the state have been taken advantage of for generations. They worked the coal mines until the politicians closed them down. There’s really no opportunity to grow up and out economically. I feel for the people living in the mountains. I worked in the strip mines as a rigger assembling heavy equipment when I was young. There is abject poverty everywhere you look. I spent a couple of months motorcycling around Mexico and the poverty in Kentucky is comparable to the poverty in Mexico and it shouldn’t be that way.
@guthyranker1724 Жыл бұрын
Thank God you didn't get attacked by Cocaine Bear while you were in them their woods.
@alexperez4788 Жыл бұрын
Hi Nick! I always watch your video! Hope to make more in the future!
@NickJohnson Жыл бұрын
Ok Alex!!
@GenXfrom75 Жыл бұрын
I graduated from Job Corps in 1997, Perkins JC in Prestonsburg, Kentucky, eastern KY.... You could very well tell it's a poor area. But so friendly.
@tayrathrasher7526 Жыл бұрын
NAFTA killed the small towns in ky. I can remember when it went into effect. Poverty is rampant which often leads to the drug abuse but these small towns will come together helping the sick . Benefits for sick and victims of fire etc. Certainly won’t get that reaction in bigger towns.
@remingtonsypro3160 7 ай бұрын
Never could understand that NAFTA bull Shit 4 sure. I'm in manufacturing and I definitely noticed things changes and quick, went from USA to Mexico for 19 years then from Mexico to China. This Destroyed a lot of good businesses that employed hardworking people with good paying jobs. I'm sure a lot of politicians lined their pockets full of cash... 🤑 The very people that are telling us they're looking out for us. They definitely didn't do it for the average working person and family. ✌️
@drock1087 Жыл бұрын
Love your videos great job
@garygrn Жыл бұрын
Great video Nick. Dig the Mario look.
@alchapo5372 Жыл бұрын
I'm relieved to not see anywhere in central Kentucky make the list. But then again I should not be surprised. It's the best place in the world.
@MM73.. Жыл бұрын
In the world? I’ve lived in central kentucky my whole life and idkk about that lol
@alchapo5372 Жыл бұрын
@@MM73.. to each their own
@kentuckyboy541 Жыл бұрын
Lifelong Kentuckian. Louisville is definitely the worst. I speak from experience. We bought a little farm in bedford. It's a paradise!
@planetminecraft411 Жыл бұрын
Good job on the video!
@mikemcclernon5784 Жыл бұрын
Don't get dragged down into caves.
@JimObsolete Жыл бұрын
Why Lizards?
@heatherashby6080 Жыл бұрын
There's drugs gangs and poverty in any state. I've lived here my whole life and I love it here.
@randomlyrancannabis7020 Жыл бұрын
Because you never lived anywhere else
@solartraveler789 Жыл бұрын
Harlan, ky needs to be put on the list after a family from there are involved in drugging and interrogating people and veterans for information.
@bricehenry1223 Жыл бұрын
I moved to Kentucky here's a few things I learned. Cut the state in half East side west side. The east side is clannish meaning they don't like outsiders. The farther west you go the more friendly the people. But there is still areas to avoid. Depends what you're looking for in a area. You like hunting, fishing, camping great state. You like the big city rent first and learn the area.
@OldManMuskrat 2 ай бұрын
I live in Ashland and would have to agree
@LMERS2N Жыл бұрын
Good video - thanks again. I sense a little bitterness in the narrative? The CBS Movie opening theme brought back good memories.
@belindapoplin5439 2 ай бұрын
Bro your reels crack me up 😂 Quite accurate as well as hilarious, rock on 🤘
@thatrandomoshawott3427 Жыл бұрын
Love the 1980s CBS movie intro music in the intro! I have plenty of family in Mayfield. Economic opportunity is sparse there, and there are few white-collar jobs. Most employment comes from general businesses, factories, schools, farms, and the hospital there (which my family regards as a place where you go to die). I have heard that the schools there pay less than other area school districts as well. Tobacco farming, especially dark-fired tobacco, still occurs around Mayfield, but the system of selling tobacco at loose-leaf floors has faded away in favor of farmers directly supplying companies.
@denadeweese9244 Жыл бұрын
I live in Bowling Green Kentucky home of the Corvette and Western Kentucky University. It’s a pretty nice place to live and I’m very blessed to live here but crime has gone up dude now that we’d be in the third biggest city in Bowling Green. We also have the international center here, rent is absolutely outrageously expensive and like everything in the country all groceries and other items are going up but I really believe that we live in a big city with a small town feel
@andrewadams8601 Жыл бұрын
Yeah, Louisville has some really good areas and there is a lot to do there, which is nice. My wife lived there for about 7 years, and then we lived there together for 3 years after getting married. Once we had kids we started thinking about things like schools, rampant drug abuse, and constant shootings in the city. We lived in the eastern side, which is nicer, but the apartments across the street from us had a shooting and someone in our apartments choked a baby. We decided to move to Owensboro Ky to be closer to family, and it’s much better overall. Much more of a family town, but still a decent sized city.
@SwimFaster Жыл бұрын
Help! Hey I got a job offer to work in Louisville, ky. it would speed up my career, but i would be leaving Fl. Would you take the job?
@sidali2590 Жыл бұрын
Really like this channel it gives a perspective on the usa
@dont_contact_me Жыл бұрын
Kentucky Fried Chicken probably isn't from Kentucky. Sanders was cooking much the same product with the cast iron pan method during the Depression in Indiana. What he did invent, that he gets far too little credit for, is the pressure fryer that gave us KFC as we know it today.
@UNIONFEATURES Жыл бұрын
I spent a weekend Bigfoot hunting in Kentucky once. We weren't successful.
@kenhofer8063 Жыл бұрын
He moved to Oregon
@UNIONFEATURES Жыл бұрын
@Joe Blow I do love the way America has all these monster legends. Wasn't Mothman supposed to be in Kentucky too?
@UNIONFEATURES Жыл бұрын
@Joe Blow Yep, you're correct. WV I think. I remember loosely driving to the US National quiet zone in WV when we passed the Mothman town. (I think)
@JEMALFOUR Жыл бұрын
Wasn’t planning on ever going to Kentucky but this is quite helpful if I need to find a place to make moonshine
@reallycoooool Жыл бұрын
you can blow up one of those small houses with your still.
@maggiesfarm7970 Жыл бұрын
Tennesee's good for moonshine as well. I used to live there.
@ljoelmchanley3676 Жыл бұрын
Don't be sittin' no still in my neck of the woods boy ;)
@handsomeclem208 Жыл бұрын
.....or grow some weed.....
@jakeroberts7435 Жыл бұрын
You'll never get out of Harlan alive.
@tillross4078 Жыл бұрын
You said it ,, True words ,, Thanks for saying and sharing 👍
@__krissyrieger Жыл бұрын
.⤴️⤴️.
@JonasMatthewBahta Жыл бұрын
I have been to Kentucky twice, especially Louisville and Bowling Green, despite some bad things about it, I would still rather live in Kentucky than California. I would be closer to Nashville, Cincinnati, Indianapolis and a few cities and it is not overcrowded and rude like most of California…..
@elvisinky Жыл бұрын
Kentucky isn't a state. It's a Commonwealth. Just like Virginia and Pennsylvania.
@mrwoowoo7615 Жыл бұрын
And Masschettsetts. Don't forget them!
@elvisinky Жыл бұрын
@@mrwoowoo7615 absolutely correct.
@benjaminrush4443 2 ай бұрын
Massachusetts.
@carsonwatkins1973 2 ай бұрын
Ky is the 15th state. And the commonwealth being the name that's about the only diffrence.
@Low12Sun 3 ай бұрын
I drove to Owensboro from Texas last year to see my family on my Dad’s side. It’s a special place
@123bigred Жыл бұрын
born and raised in Phoenix arizona. I doubt I will ever visit that place, does not look very appealing. I have no family there, don't know anybody from Kentucky.
@pbardon3965 Жыл бұрын
Shhhhhh don’t say that. You never know. Then you’ll be like dammit. Here I am.
@adrone123 Жыл бұрын
I live in northern kentucky just across the river from Cincinnati and there is a lot of culture and beautiful nature to have around here! I actually just visited your state of Arizona last year on a vacation and had the pleasure of seeing some of your beautiful state in Sedona and Grand canyon! While Arizona is great, I promise you, everyone south westerner I've met who's visited always compliments the beautiful valleys and hills that dot the region with a lot of great wild life and fauna. I'd recommend checking it out!
@eliwestoncornett2947 Жыл бұрын
I greatly disagree on your opinions of Maysville and Pikeville they are both such great places
@birdie9680 Жыл бұрын
Thanks for the video! I guess like most states, drugs have gotten a hold on lots of towns, large and small. I've lived in central Kentucky my entire life and I love it, but you're right, there are many areas everyone should steer clear of. Gotta say, wouldn't wanna live in Memphis, Detroit, Little Rock, L.A., Seattle, Kansas City, Cleveland, etc., etc........Good people, STAY STRONG!!!
@KCFromTheIE Жыл бұрын
I love this channel Nick. Every video is perfect.
@michaelharris6157 Жыл бұрын
I’m originally from so cal but bought a home in Murray Kentucky and mostly I loved it there. I moved back simply because of family/ work ect but a part of me will always miss it there
@michaelharris6157 Жыл бұрын
I actually grew up near u nick! In good ol yucaipa
@kyliving720 Жыл бұрын
I'm proud to say I live in Oak Grove and it certainly doesn't deserve to be the worst spot in Ky. It's a very small town with not a lot of folks, three major roads and several businesses across from Ft. Campbell. A majority of the crime comes from our neighbor to the south, Clarksville, TN.
@Availing_Hail Жыл бұрын
He was point on with Mayfield. I've lived here most my life. Since the tornado it's gotten worse. The mayor and city officials are hindering the rebuild process. The money that was for relief was mis handled. The ppl that needed the help don't get it and ppl who wasn't hardly affected get all the help.
@melindajohnson3394 Жыл бұрын
I live close by and I've been wondering how the city is going to rebuild let alone help folks get back on their feet. Been going to Mayfield for various reasons since I was a child. It was brutal seeing the devastation.
@tamerabernard8971 2 ай бұрын
Mayville or Maysville
@marktevault57 Жыл бұрын
Inner city in Louisville is horrific! Stay out of downtown Louisville
@pendremacherald6758 Жыл бұрын
Somerset still has beauty to it to me. Its relatively cheap. The schools are okay to good. School choice is actually a thing a Somerset.
@-_-_-_-318 Жыл бұрын
I just moved to NKY (Golden Triangle) from Chicagoland, and it's hella better here, lol.
@adrone123 Жыл бұрын
I live in NKY as well and was raised here, I can assure you we are all much happier and safer because we all conceal and carry and don't have any crazy dumb gun laws like in Chicago lol. Welcome to where the grass is greener, friend!
@spiked_palm3134 Жыл бұрын
@@adrone123 same here..Florence,union, Erlanger and Walton..all clean and safe places to raise a family
@marybrinn5434 Жыл бұрын
I have never been blessed to live in Kentucky. My parents are from Fancy Farm and Kirbyton. My heart is in Kentucky.
@marknemetz5020 Жыл бұрын
It's up to us. Couldn't agree more.
@NewHaven203 Жыл бұрын
Lexington and the Newport area/Cincinnati metro area seem like the best parts of the state! Louisville has some nice parts too. Frankfort is a small capital city and seems pretty boring. Kentucky is alot safer than most of the other states though
@donyoung9698 Жыл бұрын
Newport is great
@ligmuhnugs Жыл бұрын
The crime in these small towns is almost worse than big cities these days. Shootings are probably lower, but you'll have your mail stolen for sure.
@leirra3634 Жыл бұрын
Great video thank you! Video is on
@ttv_woodssprite3560 Жыл бұрын
As someone who has been in Kentucky for well over 13 years. The price of living is not low. Our minimum wage is 7.50 and the cost of living is $16. Not to mention about 2/3 of the normal places you would work at dont pay more then $8. Even in central Kentucky where the cost of living skyrockets up to nearly 25 an hour, most places still start you off at less then 10. Kentucky is a horrible state to live and start a life.
@PazDaSpaz143 Жыл бұрын
I’m coming from NY and KY is super affordable. I can actually live a good life making the $23 an hour I make. There’s more jobs here than you think, such as factories, Amazon and Walmart are some of the highest paying jobs in the state without highschool/college diploma
@__charles__ Жыл бұрын
I'm actually interested in doing a trip one day to Kentucky to visit/see the Bourbon Trail and touring the distilleries. Hopefully, that's in the better part of the State.
@sammyday3341 Жыл бұрын
Please visit. I live in the small town of Midway in Central Kentucky, right in the center of beautiful horse country and the bourbon distillery. It’s a beautiful area, with UK right down the road.
@MasterMalrubius Жыл бұрын
Central KY is beautiful. Nearby is Red River Gorge and Mammoth Cave. Also Lexington has the Horse Museum which is really well done. There are even a few Civil War battlefields. The triangle of NKY, Louisville and Lexington is very agreeable. Getting further south or east and you do see where the reduction in coal mining has left economic ruin.
@oksanakuzmenko6762 Жыл бұрын
Kentucky is actually a very beautiful state. This guy was talking about some little boonie towns that no one cares about. Well except Louisville, just like any big city, has good neighborhoods and bad neighborhoods. Literally nothing different. Moved to Lexington area from Sacramento California and I feel so much safer here.
@Fearless.- Жыл бұрын
@@oksanakuzmenko6762 , I moved to Versailles, KY, from Berkeley, CA and I love it here. It’s amazingly beautiful and people are very nice. Nearby Lexington is one of my favorite cities in the whole country!
@faithewarren-agee5604 Жыл бұрын
I have lived in Lexington for 42 years and love it. This area is full of Bourbon fanatics and the distilleries are just beautiful. It is a gorgeous place, surrounded by horse farms.
@autumnhobbit Жыл бұрын
I know there's some work going on in downtown Horse Cave & Cave City, but I find Hart County really depressing. It's very desolate, a long distance from a hospital or any stores other than IGA or Save a Lot.
@GLHS592 6 ай бұрын
I was born in Horse Cave. My mom's family is from Horse Cave. I agree with you about how depressing it is. It used to be a really neat town. It is a shell of its former self. I love Horse CAve, but I sure don't want to be there, if that makes sense.
@johnking975 Жыл бұрын
I lived in Maysville Kentucky for a few years about 15 years ago and it was the most poor I have ever been in my entire life and I struggled there more than I have anywhere in my 44 years…
@priceta992 Жыл бұрын
Nick and George Clooney also came from there, (Maysville )so that's not so bad!
@ThatEmoGirl Жыл бұрын
OMG JC????!!
@prissypants2336 Жыл бұрын
I'm 60 years old..I grew up in Eastern Ky and now have lived in Northern Ky for 13 years near Louisville. Kentucky living is just what you make it. Beautiful state. All these evils you mention are in any state of the US.
@__krissyrieger Жыл бұрын
.⤴️⤴️..
@chrislittlepage5416 Жыл бұрын
You speak the truth
@michaelholland4096 Жыл бұрын
Lexington and the surrounding towns are probably the best areas to live in KY. Although the housing prices are skyrocketing in some of the counties, there's a lot around these areas to do and it's always growing.
@CrystalClearWith8BE Жыл бұрын
Lexington, KY is a merged consolidated city county inside Fayette County, KY and is home of the University of Kentucky. I have to admit it's a cool college town.
@michaelholland4096 Жыл бұрын
@@CrystalClearWith8BE Lexington isn't a consolidated city but it is a city-county merger. Louisville is a consolidated city. It's home to over 300k people. It's also home to Transylvania and BCTC along with a few smaller colleges. But UK on average has around 30k students that attend. Its not really a college town like. Richmond, Georgetown, Midway, and Wilmore are more of college towns
@CrystalClearWith8BE Жыл бұрын
@@michaelholland4096, okay. I see why some cities in the US were merged with counties other than Lexington KY. Philadelphia is also a city county merger.
@michaelholland4096 Жыл бұрын
@@CrystalClearWith8BE I think Philly might be a consolidated city. Lexington would be one if it absorbed Nicholasville. It should at this point. They're pretty much together.
@camd4648 8 ай бұрын
Yeah, I lived in Lexington. Disagree. it's a crime ridden hell-scape. Northern Kentucky is the best part of Kentucky.
@ohmai3706 Жыл бұрын
That bourbon trail gets me every time.
@dionysus1016 Жыл бұрын
Nick, with that handlebar moustache, you may want to be careful up in those deliverance hills.
@mritzs5142 Жыл бұрын
I needed to laugh, and learn at the same time, knew where to go right here ❤
@rebeccaleon-navarro2178 Жыл бұрын
Use to live in Louisiana. Moved to Kentucky 5 years ago. I love it here. The people are so nice. Yes i love Louisiana but the poor are left for themselves. There is hardly any place you are safe. Inless you are in the higher income parts of town. Jobs are hard to find and the cost of food and living is super high. The only thing i miss about it is the food. I love where i live now. Kentucky is my home. Food is cheaper well was until lately. When i moved here milk was a dollar. Now it cost the same it did in Louisiana.
@shellyschweigart8250 Жыл бұрын
Nick, Mayfield KY is a amazing town! How can you say that Mayfield is the 2nd worst town to live in because of a tornado? This town is trying it's best to rebuild and move forward. There is tons of other jobs in the area too other than the candle factory. The crime is low, the income of the area is normal for the country average. My parents moved there about 10 years ago and I can't wait to retire and move there myself!!! The people are amazing and very resilient especially after a devastating natural disaster!! You should give a lot more thought about your opinion of what makes a town bad!
@bengarrott1579 Жыл бұрын
I was born and raised in Mayfield, moved away for 40 years, but came back. Don't plan on leaving again. We love it here!
@DomoArigatoRobot0 Жыл бұрын
Glad to have read your comment. I think Nick does a good job qualifying his opinions, especially with an emphasis on how "a few people", in any location, making it bad for "everyone else." And he rightly falls back on the stats he has available. To your point, I like better his vids when he sits down one-on-one with a resident and asks questions. He very probably would've found out from a Mayfield resident exactly what you're countering here.
@kellyperez9898 Жыл бұрын
Louisville shoukd have been number 1.! It’s the only town you ever hear of that has so many murders. How is it not worse than the other towns.
@Prow91 Жыл бұрын
He’s not saying it’s a bad place to live because of the tornado, he just mentioned the tornado. He goes of statistics that anyone can look up online. Crime, poverty, unemployment school drop out rate and many other statistics. Has nothing to do with the mayfield tornado. I’ve never lived there but I’ve been to mayfield many times and I’ve always lived in Kentucky, it’s a great city, but all towns have their downfalls. He uses middle sized cities for the most part in these type of videos so don’t be offended. He’s just using the data that’s available to everyone online.
@ryanbryan4 Жыл бұрын
This guy is trash and makes money off poverty and misery porn. You expect him to actually give any kind of reasoned analysis?
@PlayThroughTheGame Жыл бұрын
I like Somerset style places. Rural places give me back memories when I see farms.
@__krissyrieger Жыл бұрын
⤴️⤴️.
@ozzyfansincebirth Жыл бұрын
If you buy in Meade county, get a survey and do NOT but if less than 0.9 acres... when septic goes, you won't have one any longer. Yes, they are approving home loans on these properties! They're being sold left and right, even with current surveys! Neighbor paid 250k and septic needed to be replaced within the year!
@chrislittlepage5416 Жыл бұрын
I've lived in Kentucky all my life except for a short stint in the army Kentucky will always be home. I still live in Kentucky and have seen every part of it from end-to-end. I live in the western part of Kentucky but I have been to the Appalachians in the eastern part of the state there are a lot of amazing people. But don't go out there messing around with these mountain folk though they are hospitable and a lot of amazing they still have places to bury you that they haven't put on maps yet. So don't go there with bad intentions on your mind. Just saying
@ExploretheNortheast Жыл бұрын
But it can't be all that bad. After all, someone is selling an I heart Pikeville KY hoodie for only $43.99???? HOLY GUACAMOLE!!!! I'll vouch for Pikeville though, it's a fun place to visit, especially if you can time it up with a music festival. IDK about living there. Also glad you didn't pick Hazard, which seems similar to Pikeville in character, but would have unleashed a bunch of obvious puns.
@vluv9563 Жыл бұрын
Nick...you have a mr. Potatoe head mustache 🤣🤣... ✌️💜
@dancingdelilah4801 Жыл бұрын
I thought for sure Hopkinsville Ky would be on this list. I was born there but moved away many years ago. Thankfully. But I still love this wonderful state of Kentucky where I was born.
@coreygrace4856 Жыл бұрын
Im glad paducah did make that list. We have been working hard 9n our community and is getting better each yr after a long decline.
@tedthetowerdoucette1933 Жыл бұрын
We've visited Paducah a few times and loved it. Great downtown, especially. May Paducah continue to prosper!
@aaronmorgan2848 Жыл бұрын
I came from Marion in Crittenden county haha man that's a fd up place
@cabellism Жыл бұрын
Born and raised from Lebanon, KY. You hit it pretty spot on, a bit harsh, but the truth often stings. Edit: And then you got to #3 Somerset... god dam it you again hit it spot on, currently living there since 2018.
@frankcastle2438 Жыл бұрын
Small world, I'm in Springfield. Anyhow I'm surprised to see Lebanon on this list.
@cabellism Жыл бұрын
@@frankcastle2438 Small world indeed. Springfield is a nice small town.
@randomlyrancannabis7020 Жыл бұрын
My mom was from Kentucky. She was raised in the Bethany Children's Home and lived in Winchester, about 30 minutes outside Lexington. Kentucky sucks for many reasons. Drugs, including weed, are the highest price I've seen. I've also lived in clay city, Stanton and mount sterling. I loved the scenery but hated the lack of everything there.
@manfredmann2766 Жыл бұрын
Great video, I had to change my travel plans because of it.
@Jeannified Жыл бұрын
That black mustache and expert spitting had me cracking up! Your videos are the best!
@carrollrhodes4050 Жыл бұрын
His spittle was not daRK enough. He needs Clover Bloom, Reynolds plug, eer maybe some round snuff the kind that make the round circle on menz back pocket on their bib overalls. Maybe a little Dental Sweet. He wouldn't know what to do with rABBIT Tobacco! Now spit Nick! Right on cue!
@Jeannified Жыл бұрын
@@carrollrhodes4050 True, BUT, he spit expertly!
@kaydee096 Жыл бұрын
i'm from Pikeville....it probably shouldn't have made the list...but...Floyd county, next door to us, should have!!
@Perfectly-Imperfect Жыл бұрын
I agree..been to Pikeville a lot.
@leviballouramage624 Жыл бұрын
I’d put Beattyville and Boonville on there too
@susiesmith7694 Жыл бұрын
Well I live in Somerset Ky been here most of my life. It’s a great place to live. And you don’t have to drive an hour to find great food it’s all around the town. Not sure where you were but you don’t know our town. Yes there is crime like any other place. Drugs but it’s all over the world. Somerset is a great city. I feel safe here. You have posted about a lot of smaller towns besides Louisville which has some great areas to live in except the West End.
@__krissyrieger Жыл бұрын
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@gerrih3483 Жыл бұрын
Brilliant video, I'd love to see what you say about some towns in Africa
@jamespaulson5486 Жыл бұрын
I've travelled all over Kentucky from Ashland to Owensboro, Louisville, Lexington, Bowling Green, E-town and lots of little towns in between, and lived in one of those small towns. The scenery is really awesome, the people are great, and there is work if you have skills and want to work. Cost of living is low. I'm starting to think the whole country is in a mess with drugs and unemployment and economic woes. But I certainly did not mind Kentucky or Tennessee although their politicians leave a whole lot to be desired.
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