Can A Licensed Practical Nurse Afford Rent in Georgetown, KY?

Stretched but workable — rent takes 34.2% of gross income.

Georgetown rent: June 2026. Salary: BLS OEWS May 2024 (Kentucky state estimate).

Georgetown median rent
$1,524/mo
Licensed Practical Nurse salary (Kentucky)
$53,495/yr
Rent as % of income
34.2%
Gross monthly income works out to about $4,458, and the 30% rule supports up to $1,337/mo in rent. Georgetown's median rent of $1,524 exceeds that threshold by $187/mo, putting a licensed practical nurse salary into the rent-burdened range here. A licensed practical nurse works roughly 59.3 hours a month to cover that rent.

About rent and a licensed practical nurse salary

LPN pay sits modestly above the US median household income and covers comfortable rent in most lower- and mid-cost metros. At the national-average LPN salary, the 30% rule supports about $1,520 a month in rent. The per-city pages show which markets stay in range.

Cheaper rent nearby

These Kentucky cities have lower median rent than Georgetown, which improves the affordability math on a licensed practical nurse salary:

Covington, KY
$1,523/mo (34.2% of income)
Covington, KY
$1,521/mo (34.1% of income)
Cold Spring, KY
$1,517/mo (34% of income)

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Frequently asked questions

Can a licensed practical nurse afford rent in Georgetown, KY?

Median rent in Georgetown is $1,524 a month. A typical licensed practical nurse in Kentucky earns about $53,495 a year, which makes that rent 34.2% of gross monthly income. Under the 30% rule, the answer is no — rent exceeds the 30% threshold.

How much rent can a licensed practical nurse afford in Georgetown?

Using the 30% rule, a licensed practical nurse salary in Kentucky (~$53,495/yr) supports up to $1,337 a month in rent. Georgetown's current median rent is $1,524/mo, which is $187/mo over the affordability threshold.

How many hours does a licensed practical nurse work to cover rent in Georgetown?

At an hourly equivalent of about $26 an hour, a licensed practical nurse in Kentucky works roughly 59.3 hours a month to cover Georgetown's median rent of $1,524.

Where is rent cheaper than Georgetown for a licensed practical nurse?

Nearby Kentucky cities with lower median rent include Covington ($1,523/mo), Covington ($1,521/mo), Cold Spring ($1,517/mo). Each shifts the affordability math materially on a licensed practical nurse salary.

Methodology: Salary uses the BLS-derived Kentucky state estimate from OEWS May 2024. Rent is the most recent ZORI monthly value for Georgetown, KY. Affordability applies the 30% rule (rent ≤ 30% of gross income). Real take-home varies with taxes, household composition, overtime, tips, and benefits.