KY ranks 36th in 2026 Kids Count Data Book; child deaths, health coverage, housing create challenges
Kentucky ranks 36th in child well-being, according to the 2026 Kids Count Data Book, a 50- state report of recent data developed by the Annie E. Casey Foundation analyzing how kids are faring nationwide. While progress was made on eight of the 16 indicators over a five-year period in Kentucky, the data shows sustained challenges driven by factors such as a crisis in…
