Market Ranking · 2026-10-22
Top Guardianship Counties in Kentucky (2026)
Kentucky counties ranked for guardianship filings, with median property value and absentee-owner share.
Based on public court filings, analyzed by Keystone. As of October 2026.
Guardianship filings: when a property owner becomes incapacitated and a guardian is appointed by the court to manage their affairs, including real estate. These situations often lead to property sales, especially when care costs exceed available resources.
- Top-ranked: Pike County, Perry County, Adair County
Guardianship county rankings
| # | County | Med. Value | Absentee |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Pike County | n/a | n/a |
| 2 | Perry County | n/a | n/a |
| 3 | Adair County | n/a | n/a |
| 4 | Metcalfe County | n/a | n/a |
| 5 | Marion County | n/a | n/a |
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Frequently asked questions
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Pike County ranks first in Kentucky for guardianship filings in our court-record data. All data comes from public court records.
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