Floyd County

KY · Pop. 161,107 · Mixed County

7Homestead Score

Floyd County is a mixed county in KY with a population of approximately 161,107.

$/Acre: $4,313

Property Tax: 0.86%

Growing Season: 208 days

Broadband: 56%

Safety: 7/10

Density: 131.8/sq mi

Pros

Long growing season

Cons

Limited amenities

Taxes & Cost of Living

Property Tax Rate0.86%

Local Sales Tax1.27%

Combined Sales Tax7.27%

Cost of Living Index99.5

Median Household Income$36,647

Poverty Rate9.7%

Homestead ExemptionYes

Land & Building

Avg Land $/Acre$4,313

Median Home Price$268K

Acres for Sale412

Building CodeBasic

Permit Required

Zoning TypeNo Zoning

Tiny Home Friendly

Mobile Home Friendly

Min Lot Size2.5 acres

Climate & Growing

USDA Zone8

Growing Season208 days

Annual Rainfall46.5 inches

Avg Summer High87°F

Avg Winter Low24°F

Soil TypeSilt

Soil Quality5/10

Elevation2,512 ft

Top CropsTobacco

Natural Disaster Risk

Drought3/10

Wildfire4/10

Tornado3/10

Flood5/10

Water & Energy

Primary Water SourceWell

Well Depth (avg)116 ft

Water AvailabilityAbundant

Solar (Avg PSH)4.4

Wind Potential6/10

Electric Rate$0.15/kWh

Laws & Regulations

Unincorporated

HOA PrevalenceRare

Livestock Allowed

Chicken OrdinanceRestricted

Burn Permit Required

Raw Milk AccessNo

Safety

Violent Crime /100K295

Property Crime /100K197

Overall Safety7/10

Sheriff Response34 minutes average

Healthcare

Nearest Hospital41.8 miles

Emergency Room

Healthcare Facilities3

Infrastructure & Community

Broadband Coverage56%

Cell CoveragePoor

Starlink Available

Nearest Town15 miles

Nearest City48 miles

School District8/10

Farmers Markets3

Public Land Nearby23%

Business & Employment

Unemployment Rate5.8%

Ag EconomyWeak