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    Greenest Neighborhoods in Kentucky (2026 Rankings)

    Clean air is a hallmark of green, healthy communities. We ranked 25 neighborhoods in Kentucky by Air Quality Index (AQI) to identify the greenest areas. An AQI under 50 is considered "Good" for health.

    LexingtonKY
    Kurby Score: 72
    Air Quality (AQI): AQI 36
    Home Value: $225,000
    Population: 322,570
    Walk Score: 86/100
    AQI: 36
    Bowling GreenKY
    Kurby Score: 74
    Air Quality (AQI): AQI 43
    Home Value: $215,300
    Population: 72,385
    Walk Score: 0/100
    AQI: 43
    GlasgowKY
    Kurby Score: 76
    Air Quality (AQI): AQI 43
    Home Value: $140,500
    Population: 15,043
    Walk Score: 0/100
    AQI: 43
    4
    Taylor MillKY
    Kurby Score: 67
    Air Quality (AQI): AQI 43
    Home Value: $193,000
    Population: 6,851
    Walk Score: 0/100
    AQI: 43
    5
    PaducahKY
    Kurby Score: 74
    Air Quality (AQI): AQI 43
    Home Value: $152,600
    Population: 26,869
    Walk Score: 0/100
    AQI: 43
    6
    ErlangerKY
    Kurby Score: 75
    Air Quality (AQI): AQI 43
    Home Value: $173,800
    Population: 19,577
    Walk Score: 0/100
    AQI: 43
    7
    HarrodsburgKY
    Kurby Score: 75
    Air Quality (AQI): AQI 43
    Home Value: $154,800
    Population: 9,057
    Walk Score: 0/100
    AQI: 43
    8
    Fort Campbell North CDPFort Campbell North CDP, KY
    Kurby Score: 74
    Air Quality (AQI): AQI 43
    Home Value: $209,800
    Population: 12,014
    Walk Score: 0/100
    AQI: 43
    9
    Lexington-Fayette urban countyKY
    Kurby Score: 76
    Air Quality (AQI): AQI 43
    Home Value: $247,900
    Population: 321,276
    Walk Score: 0/100
    AQI: 43
    10
    Louisville/Jefferson County metro government (balance)KY
    Kurby Score: 76
    Air Quality (AQI): AQI 43
    Home Value: $204,800
    Population: 629,176
    Walk Score: 0/100
    AQI: 43
    11
    Highland HeightsKY
    Kurby Score: 66
    Air Quality (AQI): AQI 43
    Home Value: $150,000
    Population: 6,566
    Walk Score: 0/100
    AQI: 43
    12
    SomersetKY
    Kurby Score: 74
    Air Quality (AQI): AQI 43
    Home Value: $131,900
    Population: 11,998
    Walk Score: 0/100
    AQI: 43
    13
    CovingtonKY
    Kurby Score: 76
    Air Quality (AQI): AQI 43
    Home Value: $153,600
    Population: 40,923
    Walk Score: 0/100
    AQI: 43
    14
    LeitchfieldKY
    Kurby Score: 66
    Air Quality (AQI): AQI 43
    Home Value: $131,500
    Population: 6,432
    Walk Score: 0/100
    AQI: 43
    15
    LyndonKY
    Kurby Score: 74
    Air Quality (AQI): AQI 43
    Home Value: $252,400
    Population: 10,997
    Walk Score: 0/100
    AQI: 43
    16
    LebanonKY
    Kurby Score: 66
    Air Quality (AQI): AQI 43
    Home Value: $123,400
    Population: 6,274
    Walk Score: 0/100
    AQI: 43
    17
    HendersonKY
    Kurby Score: 75
    Air Quality (AQI): AQI 43
    Home Value: $144,200
    Population: 28,166
    Walk Score: 0/100
    AQI: 43
    18
    MadisonvilleKY
    Kurby Score: 75
    Air Quality (AQI): AQI 43
    Home Value: $143,800
    Population: 19,433
    Walk Score: 0/100
    AQI: 43
    19
    St. MatthewsKY
    Kurby Score: 74
    Air Quality (AQI): AQI 43
    Home Value: $307,400
    Population: 17,511
    Walk Score: 0/100
    AQI: 43
    20
    CorbinKY
    Kurby Score: 67
    Air Quality (AQI): AQI 43
    Home Value: $155,700
    Population: 8,611
    Walk Score: 0/100
    AQI: 43
    21
    VersaillesKY
    Kurby Score: 74
    Air Quality (AQI): AQI 43
    Home Value: $258,000
    Population: 10,297
    Walk Score: 0/100
    AQI: 43
    22
    RadcliffKY
    Kurby Score: 75
    Air Quality (AQI): AQI 43
    Home Value: $151,900
    Population: 22,981
    Walk Score: 0/100
    AQI: 43
    23
    MaysvilleKY
    Kurby Score: 74
    Air Quality (AQI): AQI 43
    Home Value: $146,500
    Population: 8,831
    Walk Score: 0/100
    AQI: 43
    24
    JeffersontownKY
    Kurby Score: 75
    Air Quality (AQI): AQI 43
    Home Value: $225,500
    Population: 28,796
    Walk Score: 0/100
    AQI: 43
    25
    CrestwoodKY
    Kurby Score: 66
    Air Quality (AQI): AQI 43
    Home Value: $335,700
    Population: 6,175
    Walk Score: 0/100
    AQI: 43

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