FCC Data · Updated April 2026
Kentucky Internet Overview
948 Mbps avg · 779 ZIP codes · 98% fiber · 120 counties
948
Avg Mbps
98%
Fiber Access
10
Avg Providers
779
ZIP Codes
County Grade Distribution
A
61
B
36
C
20
D
3
F
0
Best Broadband Counties in Kentucky
| County | Grade | Avg Download | Fiber | ZIPs |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jefferson | A | 1000 Mbps | 100% | 38 |
| Meade | A | 1000 Mbps | 100% | 8 |
| Hardin | A | 1000 Mbps | 100% | 10 |
| Menifee | A | 1000 Mbps | 100% | 4 |
| Jessamine | A | 1000 Mbps | 100% | 3 |
| Woodford | A | 1000 Mbps | 100% | 2 |
| Jackson | A | 1000 Mbps | 100% | 5 |
| Fayette | A | 1000 Mbps | 100% | 16 |
| Franklin | A | 1000 Mbps | 100% | 1 |
| Owsley | A | 1000 Mbps | 100% | 5 |
| Campbell | A | 1000 Mbps | 100% | 9 |
| Boone | A | 1000 Mbps | 100% | 7 |
| Pendleton | A | 1000 Mbps | 100% | 3 |
| Grant | A | 1000 Mbps | 100% | 5 |
| Kenton | A | 1000 Mbps | 100% | 8 |
Slowest Counties in Kentucky
| County | Grade | Avg Download | Fiber | ZIPs |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hancock | D | 100 Mbps | 0% | 3 |
| Butler | D | 1000 Mbps | 100% | 4 |
| Ohio | D | 1000 Mbps | 100% | 12 |
| Todd | C | 1000 Mbps | 100% | 5 |
| Washington | C | 1000 Mbps | 100% | 4 |
| Nicholas | C | 100 Mbps | 0% | 2 |
| Harlan | C | 1000 Mbps | 100% | 25 |
| Hickman | C | 1000 Mbps | 100% | 2 |
| Crittenden | C | 1000 Mbps | 100% | 2 |
| Trigg | C | 1000 Mbps | 100% | 1 |
| Robertson | C | 100 Mbps | 100% | 1 |
| Henry | C | 1000 Mbps | 100% | 10 |
| Lyon | C | 1000 Mbps | 100% | 2 |
| McLean | C | 100 Mbps | 100% | 6 |
| Caldwell | C | 100 Mbps | 100% | 2 |
All 120 Counties in Kentucky
AJefferson
AMeade
AHardin
AMenifee
AJessamine
AWoodford
AJackson
AFayette
AFranklin
AOwsley
ACampbell
ABoone
APendleton
AGrant
AKenton
AGallatin
ALawrence
AElliott
AJohnson
AWolfe
AMorgan
AMagoffin
ACalloway
ABallard
AGraves
AAllen
ABarren
ARussell
AMcCreary
AHart
ALarue
AMadison
AMetcalfe
ACarlisle
ALogan
AGreen
ABreckinridge
AClark
AMonroe
ADaviess
ABullitt
AScott
AKnox
AClay
APowell
APerry
AOldham
AKnott
AAdair
ABoyd
APulaski
ATaylor
ARockcastle
ABoyle
ABreathitt
AMarshall
AWayne
AMarion
AOwen
AWarren
AShelby
BRowan
BMcCracken
BMercer
BClinton
BMontgomery
BAnderson
BLeslie
BGrayson
BEdmonson
BChristian
BNelson
BEstill
BWhitley
BSpencer
BLaurel
BLetcher
BBourbon
BGarrard
BBracken
BCarter
BCumberland
BGreenup
BLee
BFleming
BMason
BBath
BBell
BHenderson
BLivingston
BPike
BLewis
BCasey
BFloyd
BMuhlenberg
BMartin
BHopkins
CCarroll
CFulton
CSimpson
CWebster
CTrimble
CLincoln
CHarrison
CUnion
CLyon
CMcLean
CCaldwell
CHenry
CRobertson
CCrittenden
CTrigg
CHickman
CHarlan
CWashington
CNicholas
CTodd
DOhio
DButler
DHancock
Internet Providers in Kentucky
| Provider | ZIP Codes | Max Speed |
|---|---|---|
| T-Mobile | — | 25 Mbps |
| Charter (Spectrum) | — | 1,000 Mbps |
| AT&T | — | 1,000 Mbps |
| Windstream | 779 | 300 Mbps |
| Watch Communications | 779 | 100 Mbps |
| All Points Broadband | 779 | 25 Mbps |
Cities in Kentucky
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the average internet speed in Kentucky?
Kentucky has an average maximum download speed of 948 Mbps across 779 ZIP codes. 98% of areas have fiber internet access, and the state averages 10 providers per ZIP code.
Which counties in Kentucky have the best internet?
The counties with the best broadband in Kentucky include Jefferson (Grade A), Meade (Grade A), Hardin (Grade A). These areas have the fastest average speeds and most provider competition.
How does Kentucky compare to the national average?
The national average download speed is 876 Mbps, while Kentucky averages 948 Mbps — above the national average. Nationally, 96% of areas have fiber, compared to 98% in Kentucky.
Sources: FCC Broadband Data Collection