As the 16th largest city in the US, the Greater Louisville region is known for its healthy economy, and the Kentucky Derby. Louisville has added more than 30,000 net jobs recently, few communities its size can match its offerings. The community offers a mild climate, inexpensive living, world-class healthcare facilities, renowned theater and arts, and a strong, expanding economy. Louisville is everything a professional could want in a city.
The key industries located in and around Louisville are: Automotive; and healthcare.
HIGHLIGHTED EMPLOYERS: UPS; Ford Motor Company; Norton Healthcare; GE; Kroger Company; Humana, Inc.; CARITAS Health Services; Baptist Hospital East; Kindred Healthcare; Bank One; Caesars Indiana; Anthem, Inc.; Publishers Printing
Louisville, KY Unemployment Rate
|
Month |
Year |
Unemployment Rate |
|
January |
1994 |
4.8% |
|
January |
1999 |
3.5% |
|
January |
2004 |
5.1% |
