Moving to Bahamas from Kentucky

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What to Expect

Everything you need to know before relocating from Kentucky to Bahamas — costs, safety, healthcare, and practical first steps.

If you moved from Kentucky to Bahamas. You’ll also switch from driving on the right to the left. Expect a noticeable climate shift — Nassau averages 84°F vs 69°F in Bowling Green, making it significantly warmer.

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Who Else Is Making This Move?

How many people actually move from Kentucky to Bahamas, based on official data.

Living there in 2020
10,359 ↑ 7% vs 2015

people born in United States live in Bahamas · UN DESA

Who's moving to Bahamas?

Top countries of origin for Bahamas's foreign-born residents.

Foreign-born population · UN DESA (2020)

Key Indicator Comparison

Key indicators for anyone considering a move from Kentucky to Bahamas.

How's the healthcare?

Adult obesity rate Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (PLACES), 2022

share of adults with obesity

KY
38.2%
BS
31.6%

Bahamas performs significantly better than Kentucky across all health & wellbeing metrics.

Will I have good infrastructure?

Internet access US Census Bureau (American Community Survey), 2023

share of households with internet

KY
87.4%
BS
94.0%

Bahamas performs significantly better than Kentucky across all infrastructure metrics.

What are the job prospects?

Unemployment rate Bureau of Labor Statistics, 2025

percentage of the labour force without work

KY
3.5%
BS
9.2%
GDP per capita Bureau of Economic Analysis, 2024

a broad measure of economic output per person

KY
$50,135
BS
$32,000

Kentucky generally does better on employment & economy, though Bahamas leads in poverty rate.

Is it good for families?

Life expectancy OECD Regional Demography, 2022

average years of life at birth

KY
73.5 yrs
BS
76.1 yrs

Bahamas performs significantly better than Kentucky across all family life metrics.

Data: Bureau of Economic Analysis, Bureau of Labor Statistics, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (PLACES), OECD Regional Demography, US Census Bureau (American Community Survey)

What's the Climate Like?

Monthly averages — select a city to compare.

Bowling Green Rain: 49.9 in/yr (1267 mm)
69° / 47°F

Avg. annual high / low

Nassau Rain: 55.0 in/yr (1396 mm)
84° / 69°F

Avg. annual high / low

Months Bowling Green Nassau
Jan–Mar 52°/31°F (11°/-1°C) 79°/63°F (26°/17°C)
Apr–Jun 78°/55°F (25°/13°C) 85°/70°F (30°/21°C)
Jul–Sep 87°/64°F (30°/18°C) 90°/75°F (32°/24°C)
Oct–Dec 59°/38°F (15°/3°C) 83°/69°F (28°/20°C)
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Month Bowling Green Nassau
Jan 45°/26°F (7.2°/-3.1°C) 78°/63°F (25.6°/17.1°C)
Feb 50°/30°F (10.0°/-1.3°C) 78°/63°F (25.7°/17.3°C)
Mar 60°/37°F (15.4°/2.8°C) 80°/64°F (26.7°/17.9°C)
Apr 70°/46°F (20.9°/7.6°C) 82°/67°F (27.9°/19.3°C)
May 78°/55°F (25.4°/12.8°C) 85°/70°F (29.6°/21.1°C)
Jun 86°/64°F (30.1°/17.7°C) 88°/73°F (31.1°/23.0°C)
Jul 89°/68°F (31.9°/19.9°C) 90°/75°F (32.0°/23.7°C)
Aug 89°/66°F (31.6°/18.9°C) 90°/75°F (32.1°/23.8°C)
Sep 82°/58°F (27.8°/14.4°C) 89°/74°F (31.5°/23.5°C)
Oct 71°/46°F (21.8°/7.9°C) 86°/72°F (30.0°/22.3°C)
Nov 59°/38°F (15.2°/3.1°C) 82°/69°F (28.0°/20.5°C)
Dec 48°/29°F (8.8°/-1.6°C) 80°/65°F (26.4°/18.4°C)

Data: National Weather Service National Weather Service

Visitor Visa Requirements

Short-stay tourist visa rules between United States and Bahamas. To live, work, or study long-term in Bahamas, you'll need a separate residence or work visa — check Bahamas's immigration authority.

United States passport

United States passport holder visiting Bahamas

Visa Free
United States passport holders can enter Bahamas without a visa.
Bahamas passport

Bahamas passport holder visiting United States

Visa Required
Bahamas passport holders need a visa to enter United States.

Data: Henley Passport Index. Check with the destination country's embassy for the most current requirements.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I work remotely from Bahamas?

Usually fine from major cities in Bahamas. The harder questions are legal — digital nomad visa eligibility, your employer's overseas-work policy, and tax residency in both countries.

How is healthcare in Bahamas compared to Kentucky?

Bahamas performs significantly better than Kentucky across all health & wellbeing metrics.

What's the weather like in Bahamas compared to Kentucky?

The average high temperature in Nassau is 84°F, compared to 69°F in Bowling Green. Nassau receives around 55.0 in of rainfall per year, while Bowling Green gets 49.9 in.

What language do they speak in Bahamas?

Both Kentucky and Bahamas share the same official language: English.

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At a Glance

BS
Population 4,339,367 355,608
Currency United States Dollar ($) Bahamian Dollar (BSD)
Languages English English
Driving side Right Left
Calling code +1 +1242
Time zones 11 1
Emergency number 911