Gallatin County

KY · Pop. 94,188 · Suburban County

6Homestead Score

Gallatin County is a suburban county in KY with a population of approximately 94,188.

$/Acre: $2,092

Property Tax: 0.86%

Growing Season: 200 days

Broadband: 60%

Safety: 6/10

Density: 59.2/sq mi

Pros

Affordable land, Long growing season

Cons

Strict building codes

Taxes & Cost of Living

Property Tax Rate0.86%

Local Sales Tax1.58%

Combined Sales Tax7.58%

Cost of Living Index96.1

Median Household Income$68,117

Poverty Rate10.3%

Homestead ExemptionYes

Land & Building

Avg Land $/Acre$2,092

Median Home Price$255K

Acres for Sale2755

Building CodeFull IRC

Permit Required

Zoning TypeLimited Zoning

Tiny Home Friendly

Mobile Home Friendly

Min Lot Size0.5 acres

Climate & Growing

USDA Zone9

Growing Season200 days

Annual Rainfall49.6 inches

Avg Summer High85°F

Avg Winter Low24°F

Soil TypeLoam

Soil Quality7/10

Elevation2,711 ft

Top CropsCorn

Natural Disaster Risk

Drought1/10

Wildfire4/10

Tornado5/10

Flood3/10

Water & Energy

Primary Water SourceSpring

Well Depth (avg)286 ft

Water AvailabilityAbundant

Solar (Avg PSH)3.9

Wind Potential4/10

Electric Rate$0.15/kWh

Laws & Regulations

Unincorporated

HOA PrevalenceSome

Livestock Allowed

Chicken OrdinanceRestricted

Burn Permit Required

Raw Milk AccessNo

Safety

Violent Crime /100K343

Property Crime /100K250

Overall Safety6/10

Sheriff Response31 minutes average

Healthcare

Nearest Hospital23.3 miles

Emergency Room

Healthcare Facilities2

Infrastructure & Community

Broadband Coverage60%

Cell CoveragePoor

Starlink Available

Nearest Town10 miles

Nearest City28 miles

School District9/10

Farmers Markets1

Public Land Nearby50%

Business & Employment

Unemployment Rate4.7%

Ag EconomyModerate