Impact of Tourism
( Compared to selected Kentucky counties )
Travel Expenditures
Tourism Related Jobs
Barren |
$ 144.2 million |
2,659 jobs |
Boyd |
$ 174.6 million |
1,100 jobs |
Carter |
$ 35.5 million |
612 jobs |
Fayette |
$ 2.8 billion |
15,399 jobs |
Greenup |
$ 18.5 million |
195 jobs |
Jefferson |
$ 3.5 billion |
27,512 jobs |
Travel Expenditures
Tourism Related Jobs
Knox |
$ 22.6 million |
89 jobs |
Laurel |
$ 167.6 million |
2,588 jobs |
Madison |
$ 216.7 million |
4,057 jobs |
McCreary |
$ 8.2 million |
992 jobs |
Pulaski |
$ 132.3 million |
2,135 jobs |
Rowan |
$ 69.6 million |
881 jobs |
Warren |
$ 435.6 million |
4,591 jobs |
Whitley |
$ 101.3 million |
1,218 jobs |
Tourism Related Jobs compared to other Kentucky cities
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Pulaski County is a very unique place - we are really moving forward without losing the “ smalltown ” feel . As I talk to people from other parts of the state , country , and even different parts of the world , many of them know Somerset or Lake Cumberland ; I think that says a lot about our community . Pulaski County has a lot to offer - tourism , obviously - but we also have great local businesses and restaurants , strong corporations , advanced healthcare , educational opportunities , thriving faith communities , entertainment venues , and most importantly - lots of caring , generous people !
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