Barren County

KY · Pop. 59,412 · Suburban County

7Homestead Score

Barren County is a suburban county in KY with a population of approximately 59,412.

$/Acre: $1,209

Property Tax: 0.86%

Growing Season: 185 days

Broadband: 83%

Safety: 7/10

Density: 38/sq mi

Pros

Affordable land, Long growing season, Good internet

Cons

Limited amenities

Taxes & Cost of Living

Property Tax Rate0.86%

Local Sales Tax1.64%

Combined Sales Tax7.64%

Cost of Living Index93.3

Median Household Income$87,843

Poverty Rate12.9%

Homestead ExemptionYes

Land & Building

Avg Land $/Acre$1,209

Median Home Price$231K

Acres for Sale1281

Building CodeBasic

Permit Required

Zoning TypeLimited Zoning

Tiny Home Friendly

Mobile Home Friendly

Min Lot Size0.5 acres

Climate & Growing

USDA Zone7

Growing Season185 days

Annual Rainfall51.8 inches

Avg Summer High87°F

Avg Winter Low23°F

Soil TypeClay

Soil Quality7/10

Elevation3,814 ft

Top CropsCotton

Natural Disaster Risk

Drought2/10

Wildfire3/10

Tornado2/10

Flood5/10

Water & Energy

Primary Water SourceMunicipal

Well Depth (avg)356 ft

Water AvailabilityAbundant

Solar (Avg PSH)4.1

Wind Potential5/10

Electric Rate$0.17/kWh

Laws & Regulations

Unincorporated

HOA PrevalenceSome

Livestock Allowed

Chicken OrdinanceRestricted

Burn Permit Required

Raw Milk AccessNo

Safety

Violent Crime /100K207

Property Crime /100K283

Overall Safety7/10

Sheriff Response42 minutes average

Healthcare

Nearest Hospital21.8 miles

Emergency Room

Healthcare Facilities2

Infrastructure & Community

Broadband Coverage83%

Cell CoverageGood

Starlink Available

Nearest Town17 miles

Nearest City31 miles

School District6/10

Farmers Markets1

Public Land Nearby31%

Business & Employment

Unemployment Rate6.5%

Ag EconomyModerate