RANKING · 2024 ACS · 500 SHOWN OF 925
Highest disability rate, US metro areas
US metro areas ranked by the share of the civilian population reporting a disability (2024 ACS). Pikeville, KY leads at 29.3%. 925 metro areas qualify in total. Kentucky carries 5 of the top 25 entries.
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RANKPLACESTATEPOPRESIDENTS WITH A DISABILITYVS –
USUnited States334,922,49913.3%–
UPDATED 2026-07-15 · DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR ESTIMATES
Frequently asked
Which metro area has the highest residents with a disability?
Pikeville, KY ranks #1 with 29.3% (2024 American Community Survey).
What are the top 5 metro areas by residents with a disability?
Pikeville, KY, Camden, AR, Madisonville, KY, Pahrump, NV, Mountain Home, AR.
How many metro areas are in this ranking?
925 metro areas qualify after filtering for population minimums and data availability. The ranking covers 2024 ACS 5-year data.
How is residents with a disability measured?
Share of the civilian noninstitutionalized population reporting a disability. Source: ACS S1810. Source: US Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2024).