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Business Cost Kentucky Index, 2009
(U.S. = 100)
Labor Cost 94
Energy Cost 74
Overall Business Cost 89
   
  Gross Domestic Product Per Wage, 2012
Kentucky $2.24
U.S. $2.27
   
  Industrial Electric Cost Per KWH, 2011
Kentucky $0.0533
U.S. $0.0682
Kentucky has the 6th lowest cost for industrial electrical power amongst the 50 states.

 

Barren County Statistical Summary
  Population 2012
Barren County 42,631
Labor Market Area 299,676
   
  Barren County
Per Capita Income 2011 $29,128
Median Household Income 2011 $36,298
Median Home Price 2011 $88,500
   
  Total Available Labor 2011
Barren County 2,634
Labor Market Area 15,970
   
  Unemployment Rate 2012
Barren County 8.1%
Labor Market Area 7.6%
U.S. 8.1%
   
  Average Weekly Wage 2011
Barren County $614
Labor Market Area $643
U.S. $924