Grant County

KY · Pop. 15,872 · Rural County

6Homestead Score

Grant County is a rural county in KY with a population of approximately 15,872.

$/Acre: $814

Property Tax: 0.86%

Growing Season: 190 days

Broadband: 71%

Safety: 5/10

Density: 9.6/sq mi

Pros

Rural setting, Affordable land, Long growing season, Good internet

Cons

Strict building codes, Higher crime rate

Taxes & Cost of Living

Property Tax Rate0.86%

Local Sales Tax0.14%

Combined Sales Tax6.14%

Cost of Living Index88.9

Median Household Income$88,702

Poverty Rate23.4%

Homestead ExemptionYes

Land & Building

Avg Land $/Acre$814

Median Home Price$162K

Acres for Sale135

Building CodeFull IBC

Permit Required

Zoning TypeMinimal Zoning

Tiny Home Friendly

Mobile Home Friendly

Min Lot Size2.5 acres

Climate & Growing

USDA Zone5

Growing Season190 days

Annual Rainfall51.4 inches

Avg Summer High86°F

Avg Winter Low28°F

Soil TypeLoam

Soil Quality8/10

Elevation3,465 ft

Top CropsVegetables

Natural Disaster Risk

Drought4/10

Wildfire1/10

Tornado4/10

Flood4/10

Water & Energy

Primary Water SourceMunicipal

Well Depth (avg)330 ft

Water AvailabilityAdequate

Solar (Avg PSH)4.1

Wind Potential8/10

Electric Rate$0.14/kWh

Laws & Regulations

Unincorporated

HOA PrevalenceRare

Livestock Allowed

Chicken OrdinanceAllowed

Burn Permit Required

Raw Milk AccessYes

Safety

Violent Crime /100K507

Property Crime /100K688

Overall Safety5/10

Sheriff Response45 minutes average

Healthcare

Nearest Hospital35.9 miles

Emergency Room

Healthcare Facilities3

Infrastructure & Community

Broadband Coverage71%

Cell CoverageFair

Starlink Available

Nearest Town27 miles

Nearest City48 miles

School District9/10

Farmers Markets0

Public Land Nearby28%

Business & Employment

Unemployment Rate5.4%

Ag EconomyStrong