HERI Housing Engagement & Research Initiative

A key input in the production of housing is land. Without suitable land, it is practically impossible to produce housing. In this paper, Dr. Lucas Taulbee examines county level changes in land cover and developed land in Kentucky with data from the U.S. Geological Survey’s (USGS) National Land Cover Database (NLCD).

Research Analyst Joe Kercsmar provides timely updates to housing and population projections, as well as forecasted changes in homeownership and rental housing in this January 2025 release. Acknowledging that in the last four years, Kentuckians have experienced several significant events with direct impact on the economy as well as housing, this update includes further information on various housing issues in Kentucky.