Butler County

KY · Pop. 75,150 · Suburban County

8Homestead Score

Butler County is a suburban county in KY with a population of approximately 75,150.

$/Acre: $2,898

Property Tax: 0.86%

Growing Season: 197 days

Broadband: 80%

Safety: 6/10

Density: 95.5/sq mi

Pros

Affordable land, No building codes, Long growing season, Good internet

Cons

Limited amenities

Taxes & Cost of Living

Property Tax Rate0.86%

Local Sales Tax0.78%

Combined Sales Tax6.78%

Cost of Living Index90.5

Median Household Income$92,251

Poverty Rate11%

Homestead ExemptionYes

Land & Building

Avg Land $/Acre$2,898

Median Home Price$368K

Acres for Sale1530

Building CodeNone

Permit Required

Zoning TypeLimited Zoning

Tiny Home Friendly

Mobile Home Friendly

Min Lot Size0.5 acres

Climate & Growing

USDA Zone8

Growing Season197 days

Annual Rainfall50.9 inches

Avg Summer High85°F

Avg Winter Low25°F

Soil TypeSilt

Soil Quality8/10

Elevation2,039 ft

Top CropsCotton

Natural Disaster Risk

Drought3/10

Wildfire2/10

Tornado4/10

Flood4/10

Water & Energy

Primary Water SourceMunicipal

Well Depth (avg)366 ft

Water AvailabilityAbundant

Solar (Avg PSH)3.7

Wind Potential4/10

Electric Rate$0.13/kWh

Laws & Regulations

Unincorporated

HOA PrevalenceSome

Livestock Allowed

Chicken OrdinanceRestricted

Burn Permit Required

Raw Milk AccessYes

Safety

Violent Crime /100K320

Property Crime /100K232

Overall Safety6/10

Sheriff Response44 minutes average

Healthcare

Nearest Hospital12.9 miles

Emergency Room

Healthcare Facilities4

Infrastructure & Community

Broadband Coverage80%

Cell CoverageFair

Starlink Available

Nearest Town16 miles

Nearest City35 miles

School District6/10

Farmers Markets0

Public Land Nearby6%

Business & Employment

Unemployment Rate4.8%

Ag EconomyModerate