Market Ranking · 2026-10-07
Top Foreclosure Counties in Kentucky (2026)
636 verified pre-foreclosure filings across 63 counties in Kentucky, ranked by filing volume. Sourced directly from public court dockets.
Pre-foreclosure and foreclosure filings — the earliest public signal that a property owner has defaulted on their mortgage. Filed by lenders when the borrower misses payments, these cases create motivated-seller opportunities months before any MLS listing.
- 636 total pre-foreclosure filings tracked across 63 counties
- Highest volume: Perry County (50+), Laurel County (25+), Jefferson County (25+)
- Average median property value: $202,520
County rankings by foreclosure volume
| # | County | Filings | Med. Value | Absentee | Med. Days |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Perry County | 50+ | — | — | — |
| 2 | Laurel County | 25+ | — | — | — |
| 3 | Jefferson County | 25+ | $202,520 | — | — |
| 4 | Knox County | 25+ | — | — | — |
| 5 | Fayette County | 25+ | — | — | — |
| 6 | Bell County | fewer than 25 | — | — | — |
| 7 | Whitley County | fewer than 25 | — | — | — |
| 8 | Warren County | fewer than 25 | — | — | — |
| 9 | Clay County | fewer than 25 | — | — | — |
| 10 | Boone County | fewer than 25 | — | — | — |
| 11 | Pulaski County | fewer than 25 | — | — | — |
| 12 | Pike County | fewer than 25 | — | — | — |
| 13 | Bullitt County | fewer than 25 | — | — | — |
| 14 | Hardin County | fewer than 25 | — | — | — |
| 15 | Daviess County | fewer than 25 | — | — | — |
| 16 | Knott County | fewer than 25 | — | — | — |
| 17 | Boyd County | fewer than 25 | — | — | — |
| 18 | Letcher County | fewer than 25 | — | — | — |
| 19 | Greenup County | fewer than 25 | — | — | — |
| 20 | Franklin County | fewer than 25 | — | — | — |
| 21 | Kenton County | fewer than 25 | — | — | — |
| 22 | Madison County | fewer than 25 | — | — | — |
| 23 | Harlan County | fewer than 25 | — | — | — |
| 24 | Allen County | fewer than 25 | — | — | — |
| 25 | Mccreary County | fewer than 25 | — | — | — |
| 26 | Clark County | fewer than 25 | — | — | — |
| 27 | Christian County | fewer than 25 | — | — | — |
| 28 | Muhlenberg County | fewer than 25 | — | — | — |
| 29 | Simpson County | fewer than 25 | — | — | — |
| 30 | Leslie County | fewer than 25 | — | — | — |
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Frequently asked questions
How many pre-foreclosure filings are tracked in Kentucky?+
Keystone Court Data tracks 636 verified pre-foreclosure filings across 63 Kentucky counties. Data is sourced directly from public court dockets and updated as new filings appear.
Which Kentucky county has the most pre-foreclosure filings?+
Perry County leads with 50+ pre-foreclosure filings. All data comes from public court records.
What is the typical property value in Kentucky pre-foreclosure filings?+
Across 1 counties with an estimated property value, the average median estimated property value in Kentucky pre-foreclosure filings is $202,520. Values vary by county — from $202,520 to $202,520.
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