Updated 2026-03-25

Tariff Impact in Kentucky

How current U.S. tariffs affect households in Kentucky (KY).

$1,260
Avg Annual Household Cost
2.4%
Share of Median Income
#43
Ranking (out of 50)

State Profile

Median Household Income$52,238
Import Exposuremedium
Top IndustriesAuto Manufacturing, Bourbon, Coal
Monthly Tariff Cost$105/month

Toyota and Ford plants affected by auto parts tariffs.

Estimated Impact by Category

📱 Electronics
+8.5%
👕 Clothing & Apparel
+20%
🍎 Food & Groceries
+2.6%
🚗 Automobiles
+10.5%
🏠 Home Appliances
+15%
🧸 Toys & Games
+8%
🛋️ Furniture
+12%

Compare with Similar States

NENebraska
$1,280
WYWyoming
$1,280
NDNorth Dakota
$1,260
OKOklahoma
$1,260

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Source: Tax Foundation, Yale Budget Lab, U.S. Census Bureau (March 2026).