Fayette County

KY · Pop. 64,636 · Suburban County

7Homestead Score

Fayette County is a suburban county in KY with a population of approximately 64,636.

$/Acre: $928

Property Tax: 0.86%

Growing Season: 204 days

Broadband: 63%

Safety: 7/10

Density: 36.1/sq mi

Pros

Affordable land, Long growing season

Cons

Limited amenities

Taxes & Cost of Living

Property Tax Rate0.86%

Local Sales Tax1.35%

Combined Sales Tax7.35%

Cost of Living Index85.3

Median Household Income$59,742

Poverty Rate15%

Homestead ExemptionYes

Land & Building

Avg Land $/Acre$928

Median Home Price$161K

Acres for Sale2184

Building CodeBasic

Permit Required

Zoning TypeLimited Zoning

Tiny Home Friendly

Mobile Home Friendly

Min Lot Size0.5 acres

Climate & Growing

USDA Zone5

Growing Season204 days

Annual Rainfall47.2 inches

Avg Summer High87°F

Avg Winter Low22°F

Soil TypeLoam

Soil Quality5/10

Elevation1,924 ft

Top CropsSoybeans

Natural Disaster Risk

Drought1/10

Wildfire2/10

Tornado4/10

Flood6/10

Water & Energy

Primary Water SourceMunicipal

Well Depth (avg)321 ft

Water AvailabilityAbundant

Solar (Avg PSH)3.8

Wind Potential5/10

Electric Rate$0.18/kWh

Laws & Regulations

Unincorporated

HOA PrevalenceSome

Livestock Allowed

Chicken OrdinanceRestricted

Burn Permit Required

Raw Milk AccessNo

Safety

Violent Crime /100K259

Property Crime /100K282

Overall Safety7/10

Sheriff Response46 minutes average

Healthcare

Nearest Hospital10.8 miles

Emergency Room

Healthcare Facilities1

Infrastructure & Community

Broadband Coverage63%

Cell CoverageFair

Starlink Available

Nearest Town8 miles

Nearest City32 miles

School District7/10

Farmers Markets0

Public Land Nearby52%

Business & Employment

Unemployment Rate4.7%

Ag EconomyModerate