Franklin County

KY · Pop. 122,083 · Suburban County

7Homestead Score

Franklin County is a suburban county in KY with a population of approximately 122,083.

$/Acre: $2,360

Property Tax: 0.86%

Growing Season: 184 days

Broadband: 84%

Safety: 7/10

Density: 83.9/sq mi

Pros

Affordable land, Long growing season, Good internet

Cons

Limited amenities

Taxes & Cost of Living

Property Tax Rate0.86%

Local Sales Tax0.77%

Combined Sales Tax6.77%

Cost of Living Index95.8

Median Household Income$59,031

Poverty Rate15.6%

Homestead ExemptionYes

Land & Building

Avg Land $/Acre$2,360

Median Home Price$225K

Acres for Sale1798

Building CodeBasic

Permit Required

Zoning TypeLimited Zoning

Tiny Home Friendly

Mobile Home Friendly

Min Lot Size0.5 acres

Climate & Growing

USDA Zone8

Growing Season184 days

Annual Rainfall50.2 inches

Avg Summer High86°F

Avg Winter Low28°F

Soil TypeLoam

Soil Quality6/10

Elevation3,469 ft

Top CropsWheat

Natural Disaster Risk

Drought3/10

Wildfire3/10

Tornado3/10

Flood5/10

Water & Energy

Primary Water SourceMunicipal

Well Depth (avg)249 ft

Water AvailabilityAbundant

Solar (Avg PSH)3.8

Wind Potential6/10

Electric Rate$0.13/kWh

Laws & Regulations

Unincorporated

HOA PrevalenceSome

Livestock Allowed

Chicken OrdinanceAllowed

Burn Permit Required

Raw Milk AccessNo

Safety

Violent Crime /100K250

Property Crime /100K190

Overall Safety7/10

Sheriff Response21 minutes average

Healthcare

Nearest Hospital22.9 miles

Emergency Room

Healthcare Facilities2

Infrastructure & Community

Broadband Coverage84%

Cell CoverageGood

Starlink Available

Nearest Town15 miles

Nearest City26 miles

School District6/10

Farmers Markets3

Public Land Nearby40%

Business & Employment

Unemployment Rate7.7%

Ag EconomyModerate