Kentucky roofing market report

Public-data snapshot · Updated 2026-06-21 · By J.D. Hartwell, editor

A snapshot of the roofing market in Kentucky: who's licensed, where they work, climate context, and what homeowners typically pay. All data from official US public sources cited below.

Licensed pros

1,190

BLS OES May 2023 - 47-2181 (Roofers)

Households

1,751k

US Census ACS 2022

Climate zone

Mixed-Humid

DOE/NOAA climate classification

Typical asphalt shingle roof replacement

$9,900

National avg adjusted for Kentucky cost-of-living

State overview

Kentucky has approximately 1,751k households (US Census ACS 2022) and is in a mixed-humid climate zone (DOE/NOAA classification). The state employs roughly 1,190 roofers per the BLS Occupational Employment Statistics for code 47-2181, or about 0.7 pros per 1,000 households.

Licensing

Roofing pros in Kentucky are typically regulated by the Kentucky Division of Plumbing. Before hiring, verify the contractor's license number, that the license is active and in good standing, and that the licensee is bonded and insured to operate in Kentucky. License lookup is typically free at the board's public website.

Top 5 cities by listed pros

Paducah — 1 listed
Hopkinsville — 1 listed
Henderson — 1 listed

Seasonal demand pattern

Demand peaks after spring hail and summer storms; roof replacement bookings strongest Mar-Oct.

Typical cost range in Kentucky

Based on national HomeAdvisor and Angi 2024-2026 averages adjusted to Kentucky cost-of-living, a typical asphalt shingle roof replacement in Kentucky runs around $9,900. See the full cost calculator suite for service-by-service ranges. Always get a written quote before committing to work.

Find a verified pro in Kentucky

Browse our Kentucky state hub or jump to a city: Paducah, Hopkinsville, Henderson.

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Data sources. Employment: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2023 (bls.gov/oes), occupation code 47-2181 (Roofers). Households: U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 2022 1-year estimates (census.gov/acs). Climate zone: U.S. Department of Energy Building America Climate Zones (energy.gov) / NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information (noaa.gov). Licensing: Kentucky Division of Plumbing. Cost ranges: HomeAdvisor 2024 True Cost Reports (homeadvisor.com), Angi 2024 cost guides (angi.com). All figures are estimates; verify before relying on for any decision.