Edmonson County

KY · Pop. 166,015 · Mixed County

6Homestead Score

Edmonson County is a mixed county in KY with a population of approximately 166,015.

$/Acre: $7,292

Property Tax: 0.86%

Growing Season: 188 days

Broadband: 37%

Safety: 6/10

Density: 203.9/sq mi

Pros

Long growing season

Cons

Limited internet

Taxes & Cost of Living

Property Tax Rate0.86%

Local Sales Tax1.85%

Combined Sales Tax7.85%

Cost of Living Index97.6

Median Household Income$39,879

Poverty Rate12.2%

Homestead ExemptionYes

Land & Building

Avg Land $/Acre$7,292

Median Home Price$515K

Acres for Sale3716

Building CodeBasic

Permit Required

Zoning TypeNo Zoning

Tiny Home Friendly

Mobile Home Friendly

Min Lot Size2.5 acres

Climate & Growing

USDA Zone9

Growing Season188 days

Annual Rainfall45.2 inches

Avg Summer High87°F

Avg Winter Low27°F

Soil TypeSilt

Soil Quality7/10

Elevation3,395 ft

Top CropsHay

Natural Disaster Risk

Drought1/10

Wildfire2/10

Tornado4/10

Flood6/10

Water & Energy

Primary Water SourceSpring

Well Depth (avg)177 ft

Water AvailabilityAbundant

Solar (Avg PSH)3.7

Wind Potential7/10

Electric Rate$0.14/kWh

Laws & Regulations

Unincorporated

HOA PrevalenceRare

Livestock Allowed

Chicken OrdinanceAllowed

Burn Permit Required

Raw Milk AccessNo

Safety

Violent Crime /100K333

Property Crime /100K325

Overall Safety6/10

Sheriff Response35 minutes average

Healthcare

Nearest Hospital48.8 miles

Emergency Room

Healthcare Facilities6

Infrastructure & Community

Broadband Coverage37%

Cell CoveragePoor

Starlink Available

Nearest Town15 miles

Nearest City47 miles

School District8/10

Farmers Markets3

Public Land Nearby7%

Business & Employment

Unemployment Rate6.5%

Ag EconomyWeak