Estill County

KY · Pop. 171,590 · Mixed County

6Homestead Score

Estill County is a mixed county in KY with a population of approximately 171,590.

$/Acre: $4,459

Property Tax: 0.86%

Growing Season: 193 days

Broadband: 38%

Safety: 6/10

Density: 134.2/sq mi

Pros

Long growing season

Cons

Strict building codes, Limited internet

Taxes & Cost of Living

Property Tax Rate0.86%

Local Sales Tax0.23%

Combined Sales Tax6.23%

Cost of Living Index99

Median Household Income$51,345

Poverty Rate14.7%

Homestead ExemptionYes

Land & Building

Avg Land $/Acre$4,459

Median Home Price$373K

Acres for Sale1098

Building CodeFull IRC

Permit Required

Zoning TypeMinimal Zoning

Tiny Home Friendly

Mobile Home Friendly

Min Lot Size2.5 acres

Climate & Growing

USDA Zone6

Growing Season193 days

Annual Rainfall42.3 inches

Avg Summer High88°F

Avg Winter Low24°F

Soil TypeSilt

Soil Quality7/10

Elevation2,355 ft

Top CropsCotton

Natural Disaster Risk

Drought2/10

Wildfire3/10

Tornado2/10

Flood5/10

Water & Energy

Primary Water SourceMunicipal

Well Depth (avg)286 ft

Water AvailabilityAdequate

Solar (Avg PSH)4.2

Wind Potential5/10

Electric Rate$0.16/kWh

Laws & Regulations

Unincorporated

HOA PrevalenceRare

Livestock Allowed

Chicken OrdinanceAllowed

Burn Permit Required

Raw Milk AccessNo

Safety

Violent Crime /100K390

Property Crime /100K251

Overall Safety6/10

Sheriff Response17 minutes average

Healthcare

Nearest Hospital51.8 miles

Emergency Room

Healthcare Facilities4

Infrastructure & Community

Broadband Coverage38%

Cell CoveragePoor

Starlink Available

Nearest Town5 miles

Nearest City50 miles

School District5/10

Farmers Markets1

Public Land Nearby1%

Business & Employment

Unemployment Rate3.6%

Ag EconomyWeak