Christian County

KY · Pop. 58,182 · Suburban County

7Homestead Score

Christian County is a suburban county in KY with a population of approximately 58,182.

$/Acre: $1,464

Property Tax: 0.86%

Growing Season: 185 days

Broadband: 73%

Safety: 6/10

Density: 38.3/sq mi

Pros

Affordable land, Long growing season, Good internet

Cons

Limited amenities

Taxes & Cost of Living

Property Tax Rate0.86%

Local Sales Tax1.72%

Combined Sales Tax7.72%

Cost of Living Index97.9

Median Household Income$58,298

Poverty Rate24.2%

Homestead ExemptionYes

Land & Building

Avg Land $/Acre$1,464

Median Home Price$238K

Acres for Sale680

Building CodeBasic

Permit Required

Zoning TypeLimited Zoning

Tiny Home Friendly

Mobile Home Friendly

Min Lot Size0.5 acres

Climate & Growing

USDA Zone8

Growing Season185 days

Annual Rainfall45.9 inches

Avg Summer High87°F

Avg Winter Low24°F

Soil TypeLoam

Soil Quality7/10

Elevation2,270 ft

Top CropsSoybeans

Natural Disaster Risk

Drought2/10

Wildfire4/10

Tornado3/10

Flood6/10

Water & Energy

Primary Water SourceMunicipal

Well Depth (avg)168 ft

Water AvailabilityAdequate

Solar (Avg PSH)4.1

Wind Potential6/10

Electric Rate$0.13/kWh

Laws & Regulations

Unincorporated

HOA PrevalenceSome

Livestock Allowed

Chicken OrdinanceAllowed

Burn Permit Required

Raw Milk AccessNo

Safety

Violent Crime /100K333

Property Crime /100K212

Overall Safety6/10

Sheriff Response11 minutes average

Healthcare

Nearest Hospital17.8 miles

Emergency Room

Healthcare Facilities2

Infrastructure & Community

Broadband Coverage73%

Cell CoverageFair

Starlink Available

Nearest Town17 miles

Nearest City26 miles

School District6/10

Farmers Markets0

Public Land Nearby13%

Business & Employment

Unemployment Rate4.2%

Ag EconomyModerate