Kentucky
Military-economic footprint of Kentucky (KY)
$12.3B DoD spending42,100 direct jobs5.3% of state economy
5
Total Bases
5
Active Bases
$4.8B
Contract Value
42,100
Direct Jobs
Defense Spending as % of State Economy
5.3%
of Kentucky's gross state product comes from Department of Defense activity
Kentucky is heavily dependent on defense spending, making it one of the most militarized state economies in the country.
Bases by Branch
2
U.S. Army
2
Army National Guard
1
Air National Guard