Garrard County

KY · Pop. 43,021 · Suburban County

8Homestead Score

Garrard County is a suburban county in KY with a population of approximately 43,021.

$/Acre: $1,638

Property Tax: 0.86%

Growing Season: 200 days

Broadband: 68%

Safety: 7/10

Density: 55.4/sq mi

Pros

Affordable land, No building codes, Long growing season

Cons

Limited amenities

Taxes & Cost of Living

Property Tax Rate0.86%

Local Sales Tax1.91%

Combined Sales Tax7.91%

Cost of Living Index96.8

Median Household Income$79,337

Poverty Rate21%

Homestead ExemptionYes

Land & Building

Avg Land $/Acre$1,638

Median Home Price$233K

Acres for Sale3105

Building CodeNone

Permit Required

Zoning TypeLimited Zoning

Tiny Home Friendly

Mobile Home Friendly

Min Lot Size0.5 acres

Climate & Growing

USDA Zone8

Growing Season200 days

Annual Rainfall43.5 inches

Avg Summer High87°F

Avg Winter Low28°F

Soil TypeClay

Soil Quality5/10

Elevation2,159 ft

Top CropsTobacco

Natural Disaster Risk

Drought3/10

Wildfire1/10

Tornado3/10

Flood3/10

Water & Energy

Primary Water SourceWell

Well Depth (avg)166 ft

Water AvailabilityAbundant

Solar (Avg PSH)4.3

Wind Potential6/10

Electric Rate$0.12/kWh

Laws & Regulations

Unincorporated

HOA PrevalenceSome

Livestock Allowed

Chicken OrdinanceAllowed

Burn Permit Required

Raw Milk AccessNo

Safety

Violent Crime /100K235

Property Crime /100K229

Overall Safety7/10

Sheriff Response18 minutes average

Healthcare

Nearest Hospital18 miles

Emergency Room

Healthcare Facilities1

Infrastructure & Community

Broadband Coverage68%

Cell CoverageFair

Starlink Available

Nearest Town20 miles

Nearest City37 miles

School District7/10

Farmers Markets1

Public Land Nearby21%

Business & Employment

Unemployment Rate4.2%

Ag EconomyModerate