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ABottom line
An upper-half market with bid estimates 1% below the typical state.
Short answer
Kentucky is in the upper half of 51 markets (the states and DC with data) for breadth of plumbing search demand, with 113 distinct search terms at 100 or more searches a month. The median top-of-page bid is $19.89, 1% below the typical state ($20.13).
BTop searches
What people in Kentucky search for
The most-searched plumbing terms in Kentucky, ranked by Google's monthly search range and then by bid. Close variants (the same words in a different order) are shown once, and brand, retailer and DIY searches are left out.
| Search term | Monthly searches in Kentucky | Top-of-page bid |
|---|---|---|
| plumber | 1K-10K | $89.77 |
| septic tank pumping | 1K-10K | $13.33 |
| septic tank pumping services | 1K-10K | $11.71 |
| septic tank installation | 1K-10K | $9.75 |
| septic system installation | 1K-10K | $9.75 |
| septic tank | 1K-10K | $7.96 |
| septic pit | 1K-10K | $7.96 |
| septic well | 1K-10K | $7.96 |
| septic tank installation cost | 1K-10K | $3.52 |
| septic system installation cost | 1K-10K | $3.52 |
| emergency plumberUrgent | 100-1K | $111.30 |
| 24 hour plumberUrgent | 100-1K | $100.80 |
Google Ads Keyword Planner, Kentucky, Sep 2025 to Aug 2026. Bids are Google's high-range top-of-page estimates, not cost per lead. Urgent and Near me tags are matched from the words in each term. Method.
CWhat it means
What this means for a plumbing company in Kentucky
- C1 Bids track the typical state.A $19.89 median bid estimate sits close to the $20.13 typical-state figure.
- C2 For the top 10% of terms, Google's top-of-page bid estimate (high range) is $60.92 or more.Those are usually the high-intent searches.What to doRank organically for them: that is where the biggest savings sit.
- C3 A mid-sized market.Kentucky sits in the middle of the national ranking.What to doPlan targets against the similar-sized states in the comparison below, not against the largest markets.
- C4 Urgent searches make the top list 2 times.Response speed decides who wins those calls.What to doAnswer live, and have after-hours coverage.
DHow Kentucky compares
Kentucky against its nearest markets
| Rank | State | Distinct terms | Median bid estimate | Per resident |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 24 | Wisconsin | 139 | $13.01 | 106 |
| 25 | Oklahoma | 126 | $22.54 | 123 |
| 26 | Kentucky | 113 | $19.89 | 86 |
| 27 | Nevada | 113 | $71.06 | 70 |
| 28 | Connecticut | 108 | $19.44 | 165 |
| Typical state (median) | $20.13 | 100 |
Google's ranges are wide, so states close together should be treated as similar. Method.
EWhere to start
Where to start
The full playbook for plumbing companies, including job values, channels and a 90-day plan, is in How can a plumbing company get more leads?. For the channels behind the numbers above:
FIndex
Other industries in Kentucky
- HVAC
- Roofing
- Water damage restoration
- Foundation repair
- Water heaters
- Pest control
- Tree service
- Gutters and windows
- Fencing
- House cleaning
- Septic systems
- Water well drilling
- Standby generators
- Remodeling
- Concrete
- Decks
- Garage storage and floors
- Landscaping
- Pools
- Walk-in showers and bath remodels
- Barndominiums
- Metal buildings
- Therapy and counseling practices
- Medical practices
- Law firms
- Annuity sales
- Financial advisors
- Private student loan help
- Property management
- Ranch and land brokers
- Stair lifts
- Boat dealers and brokers
- Antiques and collectibles
- Custom aquariums
- Shipbroking
- Chemical and ingredient suppliers
Google Ads Keyword Planner, Kentucky, Sep 2025 to Aug 2026Methodology