As a lifelong Kentuckian this is the mindset I want every outsider to have honestly. Can't tell you how great the last 10 years have been as I watch the world go up in flames but Kentucky has remained relatively normal. I live in an even whiter area than Sammich too. Everything is cheap and there is very little crime in most areas. I think the main complaint for a lot of people might be the more rural lifestyle, but, at least everywhere I've lived (mostly central/west side of the state, can't speak for the east as much) you're like a 25-30 minute drive from a 30k+ pop town that'll have plenty to do if you want to spend a day out with friends/family.
As mentioned Louisville is a typical big city shithole... but that is one area where geography really works in our favor. It's barely in Kentucky, literally on the river. You only end up in Louisville if you actively need to go there for some reason. I travel the state all summer and I haven't been to Louisville in over a decade now. The only thing I miss is the Zoo.
But yeah I unironically love how much KY is generally ignored by everyone. It's an awesome place to be if you're a shut in who just wants to play vidya or go fishing all day (aka me) and avoid most political/social nonsense going on in the world. Yes I shouldn't say all this aloud, but, I'll make an exception for USPG2.