Comparisons
Kentucky vs. the other two most closely populated regions in United States: North Carolina and Indiana
Kentucky in context: Street-network sprawl of new development
The level of street-network sprawl in new development in Kentucky rose steadily. To get a sense of how street development has changed in Kentucky, we can consider three of its most populous cities: Louisville, Lexington and Florence. Out of the three cities, Lexington does not follow the same trend as the region. The level of street-network sprawl in new development in Lexington peaked in 1991-2005.
Kentucky in context: Aggregate street-network sprawl
As of 2020, the city with the most disconnected street network in Kentucky is Florence with an SNDi of 5.78, which is very sprawly. Conversely, the most connected city is Louisville with an SNDi of 3.74, which is relatively sprawly. See trends for these cities: Louisville, Florence
The level of street-network sprawl in the aggregate network in Kentucky rose steadily. To get a sense of how the aggregate street network has changed in Kentucky, we can consider three of its most populous cities: Louisville, Lexington and Florence. Disconnectivity in the most populous cities in Kentucky follow the same region trend.