Casey County is ranked among the top ten counties in Kentucky for small business.
A recent study from Smart-Asset lists the places in each state with the strongest small business presence. The study uses IRS data to calculate how much small business income is generated in each county (relative to countywide income), as well as how many small businesses are operating in each county. Places scoring the best in these metrics were then ranked highest to lowest.
Casey County hit dead center, coming in at number five in the state.
The full methodology and interactive map can be found here: [LINK]
| Rank | County, State | Small Business Returns | Small Business Income | Income Taxes | 5 Year Change in Small Business Returns Index | 5 Year Change in Small Business Income Index | Small Business Index |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Carlisle, KY | 28.43% | 12.53% | $10,168 | 40.45 | 7.23 | 41.16 |
| 2 | Oldham, KY | 27.68% | 9.80% | $10,168 | 47.32 | 7.64 | 39.27 |
| 3 | Hart, KY | 26.46% | 14.02% | $10,616 | 43.41 | 7.66 | 36.06 |
| 4 | Adair, KY | 25.69% | 8.23% | $10,168 | 44.70 | 7.21 | 34.96 |
| 5 | Casey, KY | 24.70% | 8.95% | $10,168 | 43.85 | 7.55 | 34.80 |
| 6 | Fleming, KY | 24.75% | 8.96% | $10,168 | 43.18 | 7.23 | 34.60 |
| 7 | Todd, KY | 26.13% | 13.35% | $10,728 | 43.48 | 7.73 | 33.53 |
| 8 | Knott, KY | 19.66% | 12.66% | $10,168 | 39.05 | 7.23 | 33.40 |
| 9 | Barren, KY | 22.35% | 9.33% | $10,168 | 44.18 | 7.79 | 33.36 |
| 10 | Jessamine, KY | 26.34% | 11.76% | $10,728 | 46.25 | 7.23 |
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