Worthington at a glance
- Population: about 1,456, 173rd by size in Kentucky of 416 places (Census Vintage 2023 subcounty estimate).
- 2020 Census base: 1,504 residents (US Census Bureau, 2020 Census).
- 2020 to 2023 change: down about 3.2% from the 2020 Census base to the 2023 estimate (US Census Bureau).
- Rank among Kentucky places: 173rd of the state's 416 Census places (US Census Bureau).
- Size percentile: about 58% of places in Kentucky are smaller (US Census Bureau).
- Coordinates: mapped at 38.5511, -82.7350 by the US Census Bureau Gazetteer.
- Nearest larger cities within 120 miles: Raceland, KY (1 mi); Flatwoods, KY (2 mi); Ironton, OH (3 mi); Russell, KY (3 mi); Coal Grove, OH (7 mi) (US Census Bureau).
- Nearest smaller communities: Hanging Rock, OH (1 mi); Wurtland, KY (2 mi); Bellefonte, KY (4 mi), each a US Census place.
What a personal loan costs in Worthington
Personal loans are installment credit — one lump sum, repaid in equal monthly installments across a fixed term you agree to up front.
Because the APR includes origination and finance charges, it is the honest comparison number; the personal loan calculator turns an APR and term into a monthly payment.
Because interest accrues for longer, a longer term means a lower installment and a higher total cost — decide which matters more to you.
Set the loan amount from the expense itself rather than the maximum you are approved for, and keep the payment within your existing budget.
Kentucky lending rules that apply in Worthington
The Kentucky rate caps and licensing rules that reach Worthington are listed below, each with its source and retrieval date.
| Rule | Detail | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Maximum legal interest rate (usury cap) | Up to 19% per annum, or 4% over the 90-day commercial-paper discount rate, whichever is less (by written agreement) Source says: "At a per annum rate not to exceed four percent (4%) in excess of the discount rate on ninety (90) day commercial paper ... or nineteen percent (19%), whichever is less". | Kentucky Legislative Research Commission (Kentucky Revised Statutes) as of 2026-09-16 |
| Payday lending status | Permitted under license (deferred deposit service business; payday loans) Source says: "The Kentucky Department of Financial Institutions (DFI) has secured the services of Veritec Solutions, LLC to provide a common database with real-time access for deferred deposit transactions". | Kentucky Department of Financial Institutions as of 2026-09-16 |
| Small-loan / installment lender licensing | Consumer Loan Company license required (KRS Chapter 286.4) Source says: "How to License a Consumer Loan Company: 1. Read KRS 286.4 and the applicable administrative regulations under KAR 808, Chapter 6". | Kentucky Department of Financial Institutions as of 2026-09-16 |
| State lending regulator | Kentucky Department of Financial Institutions (DFI) Source says: "The Department of Financial Institutions' mission is to serve Kentucky residents by promoting access to a stable financial industry, implementing effective and efficient regulatory oversight". | Kentucky Department of Financial Institutions as of 2026-09-16 |
| Consumer Loan Company license — statutory basis | License required from the commissioner to make loans at a greater rate of interest than otherwise permitted by law Source says: "No person shall, without first obtaining a license from the commissioner, engage in the business of making loans ... at a greater rate of interest". | Kentucky Legislative Research Commission (Kentucky Revised Statutes) as of 2026-09-16 |
How to compare offers in Worthington
The order below is a sensible way to approach a loan in Worthington:
- Pull your free credit reports and dispute any error — it is the cheapest way to improve the rate you are offered.
- Run your figures through the personal loan calculator on this site so you know the payment before a lender quotes one.
- Pre-qualify with at least three lenders and compare the APR, not the interest rate.
- Check that the lender is licensed in Kentucky using the regulator named above.
- Read the disclosure for origination fees and any prepayment penalty before you sign.