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Kenton County, KY Veterans Service Office (VSO): phone and address

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Emily Howard - Region 9 Field Representative

Kentucky Department of Veterans Affairs

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Kentucky

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Area served: Boone County, Bracken County, Campbell County, Gallatin County, Grant County, Kenton County, Pendleton County.

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Getting help in Kenton County

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Veterans in Kenton County

The ACS estimates about 7,470, give or take 594 civilian veterans in Kenton County.

By ACS estimates, Kenton County has the 5th largest veteran population among Kentucky's 120 counties and equivalents.

Share of civilian veterans, ACS 2020-2024
MeasureKenton CountyKentuckyUnited States
Share with a service-connected rating25 percent

below the Kentucky share; below the national share.

29 percent30 percent
Share rated 70 percent or higher8 percent

below the Kentucky share; below the national share.

12 percent13 percent

Veterans 75 and older in Kenton County number about 1,870, give or take 250; their 25 percent share is above Kentucky's 24 percent.

Kenton County has about 464, give or take 183 veterans under 35, making up 6 percent of its veterans compared with 8 percent in Kentucky.

Kenton County has about 455, give or take 155 women veterans, making up 6 percent of its veterans compared with 9 percent in Kentucky.

Income, work and education in Kenton County

Census ACS 2020-2024 estimates and 90% margins of error
MeasureKenton CountyKentuckyUnited States
Veteran median income, age 18 and over with income$50,170 ± $5,450$47,472 ± $716$54,224 ± $147
Nonveteran median income, age 18 and over with income$43,932 ± $1,228$35,170 ± $210$41,154 ± $99
Veterans below poverty level, age 18 and over7.7% ± 2.7 points8.8% ± 0.5 points7.4% ± 0.1 points
Veterans with a disability, age 18 and over34.3% ± 4.3 points35.2% ± 0.8 points30.7% ± 0.1 points
Employed share of veterans, ages 18 to 6471.3% ± 5.7 points70.7% ± 1.2 points73.9% ± 0.2 points
Unemployed share of veterans in the labor force, ages 18 to 644.4% ± 3.9 points; small survey sample; treat as roughNot comparedNot compared
Veterans with high school or more, age 25 and over94.0% ± 2.2 points93.8% ± 0.3 points95.5% ± 0.1 points
Veterans with a bachelor’s degree or more, age 25 and over27.3% ± 4.6 points24.6% ± 0.6 points31.8% ± 0.2 points

Income is in 2024 dollars. These figures describe civilians. Poverty and disability shares use veterans whose poverty status is determined. Census disability measures daily functioning, not a VA service-connected rating. Tables and method.

VA projects fewer veterans here in 2035: about 7,000 on September 30, 2035, compared with 8,000 on September 30, 2026. VetPop2023 projections are rounded to the nearest 1,000 as VA directs. Projection source and method.

VA disability compensation in Kenton County

VA reports 2,391 veterans in Kenton County receiving disability compensation in FY2025.

VA recipients by service-connected rating, FY2025
Rating groupRecipients
0 to 20 percent655
30 to 40 percent362
50 to 60 percent314
70 to 90 percent608
100 percent452

FY2019: 1,912 recipients. Change to FY2025: +479.

VA does not publish some small counts. Those show as “Not published.” VA county compensation data (opens in a new tab).

VA home loans in Kenton County

In 2025, lenders reported 273 VA-backed home loans out of 5,218 home loans made in Kenton County (5.2% VA), under the federal Home Mortgage Disclosure Act (HMDA).

Average VA loan amount reported: about $304,000.

The 2026 FHFA one-unit county loan limit here is $832,750. This limit matters for a VA loan only when part of your entitlement is still tied to another VA loan. VA explains remaining entitlement and loan limits (opens in a new tab).

HMDA 2025 and FHFA 2026 sources.

When they served

The largest reported service groups are Vietnam era only (about 2,740, give or take 343) and between the Vietnam and Gulf War eras (about 1,510, give or take 266).

For questions about Vietnam-era exposure rules, read the Agent Orange guide; eligibility depends on your service and condition.

VA money in Kenton County

VA reported about $52.4 million in compensation and pension spending and about $78.9 million in medical care spending in Kenton County for FY2025.

Nearest VA locations

Call to confirm hours before you go.

Outside Kentucky, in Dayton, OH, Dayton VA Medical Center (opens in a new tab) is Kenton County's second-nearest medical center, about 59 miles in a straight line from the county center.

Outside Kentucky, in Kettering, OH, Dayton Vet Center (opens in a new tab) is Kenton County's second-nearest Vet Center, about 57 miles in a straight line from the county center.

The state registry lists Louisville RO (station 327); county claims jurisdiction is unconfirmed.

Veterans cemeteries and State Veterans Homes

Nearest open VA national cemetery

Dayton National Cemetery (opens in a new tab)
4400 West Third Street Dayton, OH 45428
937-268-2221

About 58.4 miles in a straight line from the county center. Burial space: open.

Nearest VA-funded state or tribal veterans cemetery

Kentucky Veterans Cemetery - North (opens in a new tab)
205 Eibeck Ln Williamstown, KY 41097
859-823-0720

About 22.3 miles in a straight line from the county center. Burial space: open.

State veterans cemeteries set their own eligibility rules.

National Cemetery Administration lists checked October 2, 2026. Cemetery coverage and distance method.

Cleanup and former military sites in Kenton County

No sites from these two federal datasets were mapped to Kenton County.

For VA’s service-location rules, see the presumptive conditions list. A location listing does not establish personal exposure or eligibility.

Veterans experiencing homelessness

On one night in January 2024, Kentucky Balance of State CoC counted 148 veterans experiencing homelessness (111 sheltered, 37 unsheltered).

KY-500 is the HUD Continuum of Care (CoC) selected by this county's geographic center (polygon centroid). This Balance of State area covers communities outside separate local CoCs.

The HUD workbook reports 144 veterans for the 2019 comparison.

This is a one-night count for the whole CoC area, not a county or annual total. CoC mapping method.

If you need housing help, call the National Call Center for Homeless Veterans at 877-424-3838. You can call any time, day or night.

Your nearest VA medical center by straight-line distance is Cincinnati VA Medical Center (opens in a new tab), 513-861-3100. Ask for the homeless coordinator.

Housing prevention and rehousing help serving Kenton County

VA's FY2026 Supportive Services for Veteran Families (SSVF) intake list names these providers. About VA SSVF (opens in a new tab).

VA homeless programs (opens in a new tab)

Veterans treatment courts in Kenton County

The National Treatment Court Resource Center lists 1 veterans treatment court in Kenton County as of December 31, 2025.

These courts connect participating veterans involved in the justice system with treatment and support. Each court sets its own eligibility rules. National Treatment Court Resource Center maps (opens in a new tab).

Cities and towns in Kenton County

  • Covington (city): about 41,110 residents
  • Independence (city): about 29,392 residents
  • Erlanger (city): about 19,875 residents
  • Elsmere (city): about 9,205 residents
  • Fort Mitchell (city): about 8,713 residents
More places (13)
  • Edgewood (city): about 8,447 residents
  • Villa Hills (city): about 7,480 residents
  • Taylor Mill (city): about 6,937 residents
  • Fort Wright (city): about 5,887 residents
  • Crescent Springs (city): about 4,486 residents
  • Ludlow (city): about 4,378 residents
  • Crestview Hills (city): about 3,284 residents
  • Park Hills (city): about 3,165 residents
  • Lakeside Park (city): about 2,828 residents
  • Bromley (city): about 821 residents
  • Ryland Heights (city): about 789 residents
  • Kenton Vale (city): about 158 residents (small survey sample; treat as rough)
  • Fairview (city): about 120 residents

Census incorporated places and census-designated places, sorted by ACS 2020-2024 population. Figures are ACS estimates for the whole place, not only the part inside this county. Places are assigned by their 2024 Census internal point and may cross county boundaries. Sources and mapping method.

Free tools and help

For the Veterans Crisis Line, dial 988 then press 1. VA crisis support (opens in a new tab)

Kentucky benefits

Qualifying totally disabled Kentucky homeowners receive a $49,100 homestead assessment exemption for 2025 and 2026.

Kentucky waives tuition at qualifying state schools for eligible family members of veterans rated 100 percent service-connected.

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Sources and method

ACS 2020-2024; VA FY2025; geography/locations/benefits 2026; adjacency 2024. Distances: straight line from county center. Full method.

VA-accredited attorneys and claims agents near Kenton County

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Thomas Monce

Attorney · Erlanger · KY · In your county

VA-accredited since 2014 · checked

VA accreditation number 32599

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Patrick Brinson

Attorney · Fort Thomas · KY · About 8 miles away

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VA accreditation number 56954

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