Breathitt County

KY · Pop. 120,709 · Mixed County

7Homestead Score

Breathitt County is a mixed county in KY with a population of approximately 120,709.

$/Acre: $9,181

Property Tax: 0.86%

Growing Season: 185 days

Broadband: 68%

Safety: 7/10

Density: 272.5/sq mi

Pros

No building codes, Long growing season

Cons

Expensive land

Taxes & Cost of Living

Property Tax Rate0.86%

Local Sales Tax1.99%

Combined Sales Tax7.99%

Cost of Living Index98.5

Median Household Income$79,564

Poverty Rate17.3%

Homestead ExemptionYes

Land & Building

Avg Land $/Acre$9,181

Median Home Price$572K

Acres for Sale2310

Building CodeNone

Permit Required

Zoning TypeNo Zoning

Tiny Home Friendly

Mobile Home Friendly

Min Lot Size2.5 acres

Climate & Growing

USDA Zone5

Growing Season185 days

Annual Rainfall49.4 inches

Avg Summer High87°F

Avg Winter Low24°F

Soil TypeLoam

Soil Quality7/10

Elevation3,560 ft

Top CropsHay

Natural Disaster Risk

Drought4/10

Wildfire1/10

Tornado3/10

Flood3/10

Water & Energy

Primary Water SourceMunicipal

Well Depth (avg)212 ft

Water AvailabilityAdequate

Solar (Avg PSH)4.5

Wind Potential8/10

Electric Rate$0.17/kWh

Laws & Regulations

Unincorporated

HOA PrevalenceRare

Livestock Allowed

Chicken OrdinanceRestricted

Burn Permit Required

Raw Milk AccessYes

Safety

Violent Crime /100K178

Property Crime /100K214

Overall Safety7/10

Sheriff Response16 minutes average

Healthcare

Nearest Hospital43.6 miles

Emergency Room

Healthcare Facilities3

Infrastructure & Community

Broadband Coverage68%

Cell CoverageFair

Starlink Available

Nearest Town8 miles

Nearest City63 miles

School District7/10

Farmers Markets3

Public Land Nearby21%

Business & Employment

Unemployment Rate3%

Ag EconomyWeak