Benchmarking
Market ComparisonOct 2026
Among small-tier markets nationwide, Kentucky's three-month growth rate of nearly 119% places it at the leading edge of early-stage acceleration, driven by just eight dispensaries. The state's regional isolation from other legal markets in the Appalachian corridor likely funnels cross-border demand from neighboring states that have yet to open licensed retail, giving Kentucky an outsized capture opportunity relative to its store count.
24-Month Trend

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Benchmarking
Market ComparisonOct 2026
Among small-tier markets nationwide, Kentucky's three-month growth rate of nearly 119% places it at the leading edge of early-stage acceleration, driven by just eight dispensaries. The state's regional isolation from other legal markets in the Appalachian corridor likely funnels cross-border demand from neighboring states that have yet to open licensed retail, giving Kentucky an outsized capture opportunity relative to its store count.
24-Month Trend

| State | Sales | YoY |
|---|---|---|
| District of Columbia | $5-10M | +4.0% |
| Hawaii | $2.5-5M | -2.8% |
| Kentucky | $2.5-5M | +1625.0% |
| Texas | $2.5-5M | -4.4% |
| North Dakota | $1-2.5M | +13.1% |