Boyle County

KY · Pop. 173,143 · Mixed County

6Homestead Score

Boyle County is a mixed county in KY with a population of approximately 173,143.

$/Acre: $7,395

Property Tax: 0.86%

Growing Season: 208 days

Broadband: 36%

Safety: 6/10

Density: 242.5/sq mi

Pros

Long growing season

Cons

Limited internet

Taxes & Cost of Living

Property Tax Rate0.86%

Local Sales Tax0.48%

Combined Sales Tax6.48%

Cost of Living Index99.6

Median Household Income$71,925

Poverty Rate17.8%

Homestead ExemptionYes

Land & Building

Avg Land $/Acre$7,395

Median Home Price$418K

Acres for Sale4940

Building CodeBasic

Permit Required

Zoning TypeMinimal Zoning

Tiny Home Friendly

Mobile Home Friendly

Min Lot Size2.5 acres

Climate & Growing

USDA Zone6

Growing Season208 days

Annual Rainfall49.1 inches

Avg Summer High88°F

Avg Winter Low23°F

Soil TypeSandy

Soil Quality8/10

Elevation3,106 ft

Top CropsSoybeans

Natural Disaster Risk

Drought3/10

Wildfire2/10

Tornado3/10

Flood5/10

Water & Energy

Primary Water SourceMunicipal

Well Depth (avg)247 ft

Water AvailabilityAbundant

Solar (Avg PSH)4.3

Wind Potential8/10

Electric Rate$0.12/kWh

Laws & Regulations

Unincorporated

HOA PrevalenceRare

Livestock Allowed

Chicken OrdinanceRestricted

Burn Permit Required

Raw Milk AccessNo

Safety

Violent Crime /100K385

Property Crime /100K429

Overall Safety6/10

Sheriff Response15 minutes average

Healthcare

Nearest Hospital33.9 miles

Emergency Room

Healthcare Facilities5

Infrastructure & Community

Broadband Coverage36%

Cell CoveragePoor

Starlink Available

Nearest Town13 miles

Nearest City49 miles

School District7/10

Farmers Markets2

Public Land Nearby14%

Business & Employment

Unemployment Rate6.3%

Ag EconomyWeak