Kentucky Data
General
Kentucky Facts
Compiled
by the Division of Research, this 42-page document provides an overview of many
state-wide statistics, including its economy, population, and educational
institutions.
Economic/Economic
Development
Cabinet for Economic
Development 2006 Economic Report
Published
annually, this 30-page document details economic statistics and
accomplishments, including expansion projects, job and investment
announcements, and developments.
Kentucky Deskbook of
Economic Statistics
This
provides a compilation of the most recent statistics available on the social
and economic conditions in Kentucky.
Energy/Environment
Kentucky Energy and
Environment Cabinet
This
website provides the most comprehensive overview of energy and environmental
issues of Kentucky.
Ambient Air Quality Annual
Report 2006
This
55-page document provides data and statistics of air quality in Kentucky,
specifically tracking carbon monoxide, sulfur oxides, nitrogen dioxide, among
others.
Energizing Appalachia: A
Regional Blueprint for Economic and Energy Development
Published
in 2006 by the Appalachian Regional Commission, this 32-page report provides
statistics on energy use and resources throughout Appalachia and lays out a
series of objectives and strategies for developing energy-based economic
development for this region.
Children/Education
Kentucky Education Facts
This
website provides basic statistical information about Kentucky schools,
including number of schools, funding, etc.
Foster Care FACTS
This
website provides links to reports detailing placement, demographic, and cost
data for foster care in Kentucy.
Adult Education—Retention
and Performance
This
website provides links to basic charts detailing adult literacy statistics,
including GED information.
Education Data
Compiled
by the Kentucky State Data Center, this website provides links to numerous
reports related to both childhood and adult education programs in Kentucky.
Kentucky Kids Count 2008
County Data Book
This
128-page document provides extensive information on the Kentucky Kids Count
programs as well as the most recent data available.
Health
Public Health Data Resource
Guide 2007
This
77-page document provides an overview of public health statistics for 2007, as
well as links to further data sources.
Arts
An Artist in Our Midst:
Kentucky’s Artist in Residence Programs and What Makes Them Work
This
39-page document provides an overview of the Artist in Residence program of
Kentucky, including information on funding and its relationship with the
educational reform efforts.