10 Shocking Facts About Kentucky That Could Make You Want To Move
By Jenn Shockley|Published July 22, 2015
×
Jenn Shockley
Author
I am somewhat a cliche'. I grew up running around barefoot on a farm in Kentucky.
I love writing, art, sunshine, all animals and my incredibly patient husband, who tolerates my "crazy animal lady" side.
Kentucky is a beautiful state to live in. Homes in the city will lack nature, but small fragments of natural preserves can always be found amidst the concrete. Almost everyone who lives in the Bluegrass is swept away by their surroundings, especially if they live out in the country. The rich abundance of greenery combined with bubbling brooks are beyond serene. On the downside, we can become so awed by the beauty surrounding us, that we forget the existence of any unpleasantness.
Every state has hazards. Our comfort level all depends on our personal level of concerns. Here are 10 disturbing facts about the Bluegrass State that might make you consider moving, or at least changing locations:
Some may try to dispute it… but Bluegrass college fans can get almost hooliganish… whether they win or lose. Given the right circumstances, which vary, they can be rude, volatile, destructive, restless, disruptive, and downright annoying.
Over the past few years the Bluegrass has been invaded by a Meth problem, even in some unexpected rural counties. Now, it seems Heroine has grown into a problem, to the point where it has received media recognition in places like Louisville. The problem is being combated, but as other states know, Heroine is a challenging drug to get rid of.
If you have never had allergies in your life… you will get them here. This could vary depending on where in Kentucky you live. Anyone in the Ohio Valley, or areas similar, likely suffers from allergens consistently.
This is Kentucky Whiskey Fungus, which thrives in areas like Shively, where multiple factories produce the annoying growths. They literally attach themselves into siding, vehicles, materials, etc. etc. etc. Other factories, including coal mines, throughout the state produce toxic soot which also attaches to homes and more. A little research about the area can quickly tell you whether you need to be concerned.
Some of the best diners, bars, and businesses in the Bluegrass have employees who speak with a friendly familiarity to visitors. You might be greeted and called, "Hon, baby, sweetie, sweet heart, friend, darlin’, or some other term of southern endearment. Ex, "What can I getcha, Hon"? Believe it or not, this makes some people uncomfortable.
Ohio Valley Lung Growths are normally a non life threatening anomaly that a large percentage of people living in the Ohio Valley have. They are tiny growths that literally have no ill effect on the majority of people afflicted with them. However, in rare cases it can be very deadly.
The humidity will often overshadow the heat during the summer months… Actually, the humidity is almost a constant in the Ohio Valley area. The mountains of Kentucky are said to harbor a lot less of the heavy air.
Unpredictable would be an understatement when it comes to our weather. It can be sunny and 80 degrees, 70 degrees with rain, then drop to low 30s and snow, all within 24 hours. Fears of a zombie apocalypse seem like nothing, when compared to Louisville during an unexpected winter storm.
There are people who just like to be left alone. Moving from a non friendly environment to somewhere that an overly friendly neighbor will consistently "just check in", could be bothersome. Non religious folk would likely find the church goers, who pop in to invite you to their service, annoying as well. Overall, moving from somewhere people tend to be distant, to somewhere like here can be disorienting…
Most of our roadways are riddled with a barrage of potholes, cracks, small fissures, and uneven lumps of varying sizes. Despite seemingly constant work on the roads, few are ever smooth. Do no expect expressways or highways to be well maintained, or else you will be disappointed.
Nowhere in the world that is without fault. Every country, county, and state has an issue of some type. Nothing about this list should say, “run screaming away from Kentucky”. In good humor, this article is dedicated to readers who insist Kentucky has enough residents. Please feel free to add your own concerns in the comments.
OnlyInYourState may earn compensation through affiliate links in this article. As an Amazon Associate, we earn from qualifying purchases.
