Caldwell County

KY · Pop. 72,669 · Suburban County

7Homestead Score

Caldwell County is a suburban county in KY with a population of approximately 72,669.

$/Acre: $1,313

Property Tax: 0.86%

Growing Season: 201 days

Broadband: 76%

Safety: 6/10

Density: 40.8/sq mi

Pros

Affordable land, Long growing season, Good internet

Cons

Strict building codes

Taxes & Cost of Living

Property Tax Rate0.86%

Local Sales Tax1.09%

Combined Sales Tax7.09%

Cost of Living Index96

Median Household Income$55,153

Poverty Rate19.1%

Homestead ExemptionYes

Land & Building

Avg Land $/Acre$1,313

Median Home Price$300K

Acres for Sale1771

Building CodeFull IBC

Permit Required

Zoning TypeLimited Zoning

Tiny Home Friendly

Mobile Home Friendly

Min Lot Size0.5 acres

Climate & Growing

USDA Zone7

Growing Season201 days

Annual Rainfall43.4 inches

Avg Summer High89°F

Avg Winter Low27°F

Soil TypeSandy

Soil Quality5/10

Elevation3,483 ft

Top CropsHay

Natural Disaster Risk

Drought4/10

Wildfire2/10

Tornado4/10

Flood5/10

Water & Energy

Primary Water SourceMunicipal

Well Depth (avg)290 ft

Water AvailabilityAdequate

Solar (Avg PSH)4.2

Wind Potential6/10

Electric Rate$0.18/kWh

Laws & Regulations

Unincorporated

HOA PrevalenceSome

Livestock Allowed

Chicken OrdinanceRestricted

Burn Permit Required

Raw Milk AccessNo

Safety

Violent Crime /100K319

Property Crime /100K268

Overall Safety6/10

Sheriff Response33 minutes average

Healthcare

Nearest Hospital20.7 miles

Emergency Room

Healthcare Facilities4

Infrastructure & Community

Broadband Coverage76%

Cell CoverageFair

Starlink Available

Nearest Town13 miles

Nearest City40 miles

School District8/10

Farmers Markets2

Public Land Nearby38%

Business & Employment

Unemployment Rate7%

Ag EconomyModerate