Elliott County

KY · Pop. 19,489 · Suburban County

8Homestead Score

Elliott County is a suburban county in KY with a population of approximately 19,489.

$/Acre: $1,641

Property Tax: 0.86%

Growing Season: 184 days

Broadband: 82%

Safety: 6/10

Density: 49.7/sq mi

Pros

Affordable land, No building codes, Long growing season, Good internet

Cons

Limited amenities

Taxes & Cost of Living

Property Tax Rate0.86%

Local Sales Tax0.61%

Combined Sales Tax6.61%

Cost of Living Index90.5

Median Household Income$90,523

Poverty Rate19.8%

Homestead ExemptionYes

Land & Building

Avg Land $/Acre$1,641

Median Home Price$223K

Acres for Sale1853

Building CodeNone

Permit Required

Zoning TypeLimited Zoning

Tiny Home Friendly

Mobile Home Friendly

Min Lot Size0.5 acres

Climate & Growing

USDA Zone8

Growing Season184 days

Annual Rainfall46 inches

Avg Summer High87°F

Avg Winter Low22°F

Soil TypeLoam

Soil Quality8/10

Elevation3,527 ft

Top CropsTobacco

Natural Disaster Risk

Drought3/10

Wildfire4/10

Tornado4/10

Flood5/10

Water & Energy

Primary Water SourceMunicipal

Well Depth (avg)355 ft

Water AvailabilityAbundant

Solar (Avg PSH)3.9

Wind Potential5/10

Electric Rate$0.15/kWh

Laws & Regulations

Unincorporated

HOA PrevalenceSome

Livestock Allowed

Chicken OrdinanceRestricted

Burn Permit Required

Raw Milk AccessNo

Safety

Violent Crime /100K360

Property Crime /100K485

Overall Safety6/10

Sheriff Response23 minutes average

Healthcare

Nearest Hospital21.1 miles

Emergency Room

Healthcare Facilities3

Infrastructure & Community

Broadband Coverage82%

Cell CoverageGood

Starlink Available

Nearest Town14 miles

Nearest City23 miles

School District9/10

Farmers Markets2

Public Land Nearby21%

Business & Employment

Unemployment Rate3.8%

Ag EconomyModerate