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