Bell County

KY · Pop. 143,284 · Mixed County

7Homestead Score

Bell County is a mixed county in KY with a population of approximately 143,284.

$/Acre: $7,884

Property Tax: 0.86%

Growing Season: 209 days

Broadband: 73%

Safety: 6/10

Density: 389.4/sq mi

Pros

No building codes, Long growing season, Good internet

Cons

Limited amenities

Taxes & Cost of Living

Property Tax Rate0.86%

Local Sales Tax0.47%

Combined Sales Tax6.47%

Cost of Living Index87.6

Median Household Income$48,208

Poverty Rate21.3%

Homestead ExemptionYes

Land & Building

Avg Land $/Acre$7,884

Median Home Price$468K

Acres for Sale3187

Building CodeNone

Permit Required

Zoning TypeMinimal Zoning

Tiny Home Friendly

Mobile Home Friendly

Min Lot Size2.5 acres

Climate & Growing

USDA Zone8

Growing Season209 days

Annual Rainfall43.3 inches

Avg Summer High86°F

Avg Winter Low25°F

Soil TypeLoam

Soil Quality5/10

Elevation3,247 ft

Top CropsHay

Natural Disaster Risk

Drought3/10

Wildfire1/10

Tornado3/10

Flood4/10

Water & Energy

Primary Water SourceWell

Well Depth (avg)217 ft

Water AvailabilityAbundant

Solar (Avg PSH)3.9

Wind Potential7/10

Electric Rate$0.15/kWh

Laws & Regulations

Unincorporated

HOA PrevalenceRare

Livestock Allowed

Chicken OrdinanceRestricted

Burn Permit Required

Raw Milk AccessNo

Safety

Violent Crime /100K396

Property Crime /100K260

Overall Safety6/10

Sheriff Response23 minutes average

Healthcare

Nearest Hospital53.4 miles

Emergency Room

Healthcare Facilities3

Infrastructure & Community

Broadband Coverage73%

Cell CoverageFair

Starlink Available

Nearest Town9 miles

Nearest City59 miles

School District8/10

Farmers Markets2

Public Land Nearby18%

Business & Employment

Unemployment Rate3.9%

Ag EconomyWeak