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Dentists in Kentucky

How many dentists exist per person present (residents + daytime workers) across the 5 Kentucky counties we cover, by ZIP code, compared with the U.S. average. Data: Census ZBP 2023 + ACS 2024 + BLS QCEW.

Includes: General & family dentists · Orthodontists · Oral surgeons · Other dental specialists. Counted together because official statistics use one 621210 code.

State verdict (covered counties): In line with the U.S. rate — 93% of the U.S. rate

Counties covered

in Kentucky

Dentists

625

establishments (2023)

Per 10,000 present

3.1

residents + 0.5×workers

U.S. average

3.4

per 10,000 present

State index

93%

vs. U.S.

Residents

1,592,309

in covered counties

Workers

831,584

jobs in covered counties

Coverage. This page aggregates only the 5 Kentucky counties BizGapMap covers — not the whole state. Counts and the index reflect those counties. The aggregate index uses only ZIP cells Census published, so it is a lower bound. Density is a supply-side signal: it counts existing dentists and the people present, not foot traffic, income, rent, or whether locals want more.

Counties in Kentucky

City	County	Dentists	Residents	Workers	Per 10k	Index	Verdict
Lexington	Fayette County	164–192	324,356	159,705	4.1	121–128%	Above average
Bowling Green	Warren County	54–66	147,438	57,508	3.1	91–108%	Range spans bands
Louisville	Jefferson County	313–373	809,701	459,852	3.0	90–97%	Below average
Florence	Boone County	45–53	144,247	80,611	2.4	73–82%	Below average
Erlanger	Kenton County	49–59	166,567	73,908	2.4	72–84%	Below average

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Lowest vs. highest measured density

Fewest competitors per capita

121%

91%

90%

73%

72%

Most competitors per capita

72%

73%

90%

91%

121%

Low measured density is not evidence of opportunity. A county with few dentists may simply lack foot traffic, retail space, or demand. Use the ranking to find where to look, then verify locally.

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