Knox County Has Had the Greatest Broadband Growth in Kentucky Over 4 Years, Finds Study

Kentucky has made among the greatest gains in broadband access across America, in 3rd place overall.

Knox County the highest perfomer, with a 22% increase.

Infographic showing countrywide results at https://www.hostingadvice.com/blog/broadband-access-study/

Broadband access is more important than ever for our communities and economy. It influences everything from education and healthcare to job opportunities and social connections. With reliable internet, students can access online learning, patients can have virtual doctor visits, and businesses can reach customers worldwide. To understand how things are changing, HostingAdvice carried out a study on broadband accessibility in the U.S. over the last four years. Using the latest data from County Health Rankings, they compared broadband access from 2020 to 2024 to see which states and counties have made the most progress in improving their digital infrastructure. 

 The study found that Kentucky has made among the greatest gains in broadband access across America, in 3rd place overall - 8% more households now have access to broadband compared to 4 years ago, equating to 153,589 households.

The state which has made the greatest gains in broadband access is Arkansas. Here there has been a 9% increase in broadband access, meaning an extra 119,722 are now connected, compared to 4 years ago.

The top 5 states with an increase in broadband access are:

 

1. Arkansas (9%) 119,722

2. Alabama (8%) 192,663

3. Kentucky (8%) 153,589

4. Louisiana (8%) 152,021

5. Mississippi (8%) 107,241

On a specific county level, the study revealed some key findings. The Kentucky county with the greatest gains is Knox County, with an increase of 22% (an extra 2,097 households). On the flipside, Calloway County showed no change in broadband connectivity.