Green County

KY · Pop. 145,079 · Mixed County

7Homestead Score

Green County is a mixed county in KY with a population of approximately 145,079.

$/Acre: $6,005
Property Tax: 0.86%
Growing Season: 201 days
Broadband: 39%
Safety: 7/10
Density: 170.5/sq mi

Pros

No building codes, Long growing season

Cons

Limited internet

Taxes & Cost of Living

Property Tax Rate0.86%
Local Sales Tax0.6%
Combined Sales Tax6.6%
Cost of Living Index87.1
Median Household Income$65,396
Poverty Rate11.1%
Homestead ExemptionYes

Land & Building

Avg Land $/Acre$6,005
Median Home Price$338K
Acres for Sale3776
Building CodeNone
Permit Required
Zoning TypeMinimal Zoning
Tiny Home Friendly
Mobile Home Friendly
Min Lot Size2.5 acres

Climate & Growing

USDA Zone7
Growing Season201 days
Annual Rainfall45 inches
Avg Summer High85°F
Avg Winter Low25°F
Soil TypeSilt
Soil Quality6/10
Elevation3,811 ft
Top CropsSoybeans

Natural Disaster Risk

Drought4/10
Wildfire3/10
Tornado2/10
Flood4/10

Water & Energy

Primary Water SourceWell
Well Depth (avg)347 ft
Water AvailabilityAdequate
Solar (Avg PSH)4.1
Wind Potential4/10
Electric Rate$0.16/kWh

Laws & Regulations

Unincorporated
HOA PrevalenceRare
Livestock Allowed
Chicken OrdinanceAllowed
Burn Permit Required
Raw Milk AccessNo

Safety

Violent Crime /100K259
Property Crime /100K207
Overall Safety7/10
Sheriff Response31 minutes average

Healthcare

Nearest Hospital53.5 miles
Emergency Room
Healthcare Facilities5

Infrastructure & Community

Broadband Coverage39%
Cell CoveragePoor
Starlink Available
Nearest Town12 miles
Nearest City56 miles
School District6/10
Farmers Markets1
Public Land Nearby2%

Business & Employment

Unemployment Rate4.2%
Ag EconomyWeak