Greenup County

KY · Pop. 75,125 · Suburban County

6Homestead Score

Greenup County is a suburban county in KY with a population of approximately 75,125.

$/Acre: $3,423

Property Tax: 0.86%

Growing Season: 207 days

Broadband: 61%

Safety: 6/10

Density: 89.6/sq mi

Pros

Long growing season

Cons

Strict building codes

Taxes & Cost of Living

Property Tax Rate0.86%

Local Sales Tax1.75%

Combined Sales Tax7.75%

Cost of Living Index91.1

Median Household Income$90,711

Poverty Rate16.6%

Homestead ExemptionYes

Land & Building

Avg Land $/Acre$3,423

Median Home Price$217K

Acres for Sale2842

Building CodeFull IRC

Permit Required

Zoning TypeLimited Zoning

Tiny Home Friendly

Mobile Home Friendly

Min Lot Size0.5 acres

Climate & Growing

USDA Zone6

Growing Season207 days

Annual Rainfall49.4 inches

Avg Summer High87°F

Avg Winter Low27°F

Soil TypeSandy

Soil Quality9/10

Elevation3,790 ft

Top CropsVegetables

Natural Disaster Risk

Drought4/10

Wildfire3/10

Tornado3/10

Flood4/10

Water & Energy

Primary Water SourceWell

Well Depth (avg)333 ft

Water AvailabilityAdequate

Solar (Avg PSH)3.8

Wind Potential7/10

Electric Rate$0.17/kWh

Laws & Regulations

Unincorporated

HOA PrevalenceSome

Livestock Allowed

Chicken OrdinanceRestricted

Burn Permit Required

Raw Milk AccessYes

Safety

Violent Crime /100K398

Property Crime /100K311

Overall Safety6/10

Sheriff Response45 minutes average

Healthcare

Nearest Hospital16.4 miles

Emergency Room

Healthcare Facilities4

Infrastructure & Community

Broadband Coverage61%

Cell CoverageFair

Starlink Available

Nearest Town6 miles

Nearest City37 miles

School District6/10

Farmers Markets2

Public Land Nearby10%

Business & Employment

Unemployment Rate7.7%

Ag EconomyModerate