Grayson County

KY · Pop. 127,174 · Mixed County

6Homestead Score

Grayson County is a mixed county in KY with a population of approximately 127,174.

$/Acre: $3,864

Property Tax: 0.86%

Growing Season: 204 days

Broadband: 75%

Safety: 7/10

Density: 116.2/sq mi

Pros

Long growing season, Good internet

Cons

Strict building codes

Taxes & Cost of Living

Property Tax Rate0.86%

Local Sales Tax1.37%

Combined Sales Tax7.37%

Cost of Living Index94.8

Median Household Income$79,937

Poverty Rate24.8%

Homestead ExemptionYes

Land & Building

Avg Land $/Acre$3,864

Median Home Price$270K

Acres for Sale2793

Building CodeFull IRC

Permit Required

Zoning TypeNo Zoning

Tiny Home Friendly

Mobile Home Friendly

Min Lot Size2.5 acres

Climate & Growing

USDA Zone8

Growing Season204 days

Annual Rainfall43.9 inches

Avg Summer High88°F

Avg Winter Low28°F

Soil TypeSandy

Soil Quality7/10

Elevation2,950 ft

Top CropsVegetables

Natural Disaster Risk

Drought2/10

Wildfire3/10

Tornado2/10

Flood5/10

Water & Energy

Primary Water SourceMunicipal

Well Depth (avg)169 ft

Water AvailabilityAdequate

Solar (Avg PSH)3.8

Wind Potential5/10

Electric Rate$0.15/kWh

Laws & Regulations

Unincorporated

HOA PrevalenceRare

Livestock Allowed

Chicken OrdinanceRestricted

Burn Permit Required

Raw Milk AccessYes

Safety

Violent Crime /100K270

Property Crime /100K271

Overall Safety7/10

Sheriff Response21 minutes average

Healthcare

Nearest Hospital54 miles

Emergency Room

Healthcare Facilities3

Infrastructure & Community

Broadband Coverage75%

Cell CoverageFair

Starlink Available

Nearest Town17 miles

Nearest City49 miles

School District7/10

Farmers Markets1

Public Land Nearby55%

Business & Employment

Unemployment Rate5.4%

Ag EconomyWeak