Carroll County

KY · Pop. 189,148 · Mixed County

6Homestead Score

Carroll County is a mixed county in KY with a population of approximately 189,148.

$/Acre: $4,737

Property Tax: 0.86%

Growing Season: 209 days

Broadband: 36%

Safety: 7/10

Density: 182.6/sq mi

Pros

Long growing season

Cons

Limited internet

Taxes & Cost of Living

Property Tax Rate0.86%

Local Sales Tax0.33%

Combined Sales Tax6.33%

Cost of Living Index89.3

Median Household Income$78,056

Poverty Rate21.9%

Homestead ExemptionYes

Land & Building

Avg Land $/Acre$4,737

Median Home Price$348K

Acres for Sale3843

Building CodeBasic

Permit Required

Zoning TypeNo Zoning

Tiny Home Friendly

Mobile Home Friendly

Min Lot Size2.5 acres

Climate & Growing

USDA Zone8

Growing Season209 days

Annual Rainfall45.1 inches

Avg Summer High89°F

Avg Winter Low22°F

Soil TypeClay

Soil Quality6/10

Elevation1,995 ft

Top CropsSoybeans

Natural Disaster Risk

Drought2/10

Wildfire2/10

Tornado3/10

Flood4/10

Water & Energy

Primary Water SourceSpring

Well Depth (avg)100 ft

Water AvailabilityAbundant

Solar (Avg PSH)4.2

Wind Potential6/10

Electric Rate$0.15/kWh

Laws & Regulations

Unincorporated

HOA PrevalenceRare

Livestock Allowed

Chicken OrdinanceRestricted

Burn Permit Required

Raw Milk AccessYes

Safety

Violent Crime /100K196

Property Crime /100K155

Overall Safety7/10

Sheriff Response38 minutes average

Healthcare

Nearest Hospital34.3 miles

Emergency Room

Healthcare Facilities4

Infrastructure & Community

Broadband Coverage36%

Cell CoveragePoor

Starlink Available

Nearest Town6 miles

Nearest City52 miles

School District6/10

Farmers Markets2

Public Land Nearby50%

Business & Employment

Unemployment Rate4.4%

Ag EconomyWeak