Moving to Kentucky from Syria

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What to Expect

Considering a move from Syria to Kentucky? Here's how the two compare on cost, climate, safety, and more.

If you moved from Syria to Kentucky, and you’d need to navigate life in English.

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Who Else Is Making This Move?

What the data shows about people moving from Syria to Kentucky.

Moved in 2023
4,250 ↑ 35% vs 2022

people moved from Syria to United States · OECD (latest data available)

Who's moving to United States?

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

Foreign-born population · UN DESA (2020)

Key Indicator Comparison

The numbers behind daily life in Kentucky compared to Syria.

How's the healthcare?

Adult obesity rate The World Factbook, 2022

share of adults with obesity

SY
27.8%
KY
38.2%

Syria performs better than Kentucky across all health & wellbeing metrics.

Will I have good infrastructure?

Internet access The World Factbook, 2023

share of households with internet

SY
46.6%
KY
87.4%

Kentucky performs significantly better than Syria across all infrastructure metrics.

What are the job prospects?

Unemployment rate The World Factbook, 2025

percentage of the labour force without work

SY
13.5%
KY
3.5%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2024

a broad measure of economic output per person

SY
$2,900
KY
$50,135

Kentucky performs significantly better than Syria across all employment & economy metrics.

Is it good for families?

Life expectancy The World Factbook, 2022

average years of life at birth

SY
74.3 yrs
KY
73.5 yrs

Syria performs better than Kentucky across all family life metrics.

Data: The World Factbook

What's the Climate Like?

Monthly averages — select a city to compare.

Damascus Rain: 5.3 in/yr (134 mm)
78° / 47°F

Avg. annual high / low

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

Avg. annual high / low

Months Damascus Bowling Green
Jan–Mar 60°/35°F (15°/2°C) 52°/31°F (11°/-1°C)
Apr–Jun 85°/51°F (29°/11°C) 78°/55°F (25°/13°C)
Jul–Sep 96°/60°F (35°/15°C) 87°/64°F (30°/18°C)
Oct–Dec 70°/40°F (21°/5°C) 59°/38°F (15°/3°C)
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Month Damascus Bowling Green
Jan 55°/33°F (12.6°/0.4°C) 45°/26°F (7.2°/-3.1°C)
Feb 59°/34°F (14.8°/1.3°C) 50°/30°F (10.0°/-1.3°C)
Mar 66°/39°F (18.9°/3.7°C) 60°/37°F (15.4°/2.8°C)
Apr 76°/45°F (24.5°/7.0°C) 70°/46°F (20.9°/7.6°C)
May 85°/51°F (29.7°/10.5°C) 78°/55°F (25.4°/12.8°C)
Jun 94°/58°F (34.2°/14.2°C) 86°/64°F (30.1°/17.7°C)
Jul 98°/62°F (36.5°/16.9°C) 89°/68°F (31.9°/19.9°C)
Aug 97°/62°F (36.2°/16.5°C) 89°/66°F (31.6°/18.9°C)
Sep 92°/55°F (33.4°/13.0°C) 82°/58°F (27.8°/14.4°C)
Oct 82°/48°F (28.0°/8.9°C) 71°/46°F (21.8°/7.9°C)
Nov 69°/39°F (20.3°/4.0°C) 59°/38°F (15.2°/3.1°C)
Dec 58°/34°F (14.2°/1.3°C) 48°/29°F (8.8°/-1.6°C)

Data: Ministry of Defence Meteorological Department Ministry of Defence Meteorological Department, National Weather Service National Weather Service

Visitor Visa Requirements

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

Syria passport

Syria passport holder visiting United States

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

United States passport holder visiting Syria

Visa Online (e-Visa)
United States passport holders need to apply for an e-Visa before travelling to Syria.

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

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I work remotely from Kentucky?

From major Kentucky cities the network usually holds up. Visa rules, your employer's stance on overseas employees, and tax residency in Syria and Kentucky are what actually decide it long-term.

How is healthcare in Kentucky compared to Syria?

Syria performs better than Kentucky across all health & wellbeing metrics.

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

The average high temperature in Bowling Green is 69°F, compared to 78°F in Damascus. Bowling Green receives around 49.9 in of rainfall per year, while Damascus gets 5.3 in.

What language do they speak in Kentucky?

The official language in Kentucky is English. In Syria, the official language is Arabic.

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At a Glance

SY
Population 21,563,800 4,339,367
Currency Syrian Pound (SYP) United States Dollar ($)
Languages Arabic English
Driving side Right Right
Calling code +963 +1
Time zones 1 11
Emergency number 911