Daviess County

KY · Pop. 146,928 · Mixed County

7Homestead Score

Daviess County is a mixed county in KY with a population of approximately 146,928.

$/Acre: $4,636

Property Tax: 0.86%

Growing Season: 207 days

Broadband: 76%

Safety: 7/10

Density: 173.1/sq mi

Pros

Long growing season, Good internet

Cons

Limited amenities

Taxes & Cost of Living

Property Tax Rate0.86%

Local Sales Tax1.7%

Combined Sales Tax7.7%

Cost of Living Index98.4

Median Household Income$48,173

Poverty Rate18.6%

Homestead ExemptionYes

Land & Building

Avg Land $/Acre$4,636

Median Home Price$345K

Acres for Sale327

Building CodeBasic

Permit Required

Zoning TypeNo Zoning

Tiny Home Friendly

Mobile Home Friendly

Min Lot Size2.5 acres

Climate & Growing

USDA Zone5

Growing Season207 days

Annual Rainfall43.6 inches

Avg Summer High85°F

Avg Winter Low28°F

Soil TypeSandy

Soil Quality6/10

Elevation3,714 ft

Top CropsCorn

Natural Disaster Risk

Drought1/10

Wildfire2/10

Tornado3/10

Flood3/10

Water & Energy

Primary Water SourceSpring

Well Depth (avg)314 ft

Water AvailabilityAbundant

Solar (Avg PSH)3.7

Wind Potential6/10

Electric Rate$0.15/kWh

Laws & Regulations

Unincorporated

HOA PrevalenceRare

Livestock Allowed

Chicken OrdinanceAllowed

Burn Permit Required

Raw Milk AccessNo

Safety

Violent Crime /100K266

Property Crime /100K213

Overall Safety7/10

Sheriff Response13 minutes average

Healthcare

Nearest Hospital48.6 miles

Emergency Room

Healthcare Facilities4

Infrastructure & Community

Broadband Coverage76%

Cell CoverageFair

Starlink Available

Nearest Town20 miles

Nearest City47 miles

School District7/10

Farmers Markets1

Public Land Nearby39%

Business & Employment

Unemployment Rate7.2%

Ag EconomyWeak