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