Hancock County

KY · Pop. 132,759 · Mixed County

6Homestead Score

Hancock County is a mixed county in KY with a population of approximately 132,759.

$/Acre: $3,991

Property Tax: 0.86%

Growing Season: 194 days

Broadband: 35%

Safety: 7/10

Density: 107.8/sq mi

Pros

Long growing season

Cons

Strict building codes, Limited internet

Taxes & Cost of Living

Property Tax Rate0.86%

Local Sales Tax1.85%

Combined Sales Tax7.85%

Cost of Living Index98.4

Median Household Income$35,040

Poverty Rate13.1%

Homestead ExemptionYes

Land & Building

Avg Land $/Acre$3,991

Median Home Price$434K

Acres for Sale2795

Building CodeFull IRC

Permit Required

Zoning TypeNo Zoning

Tiny Home Friendly

Mobile Home Friendly

Min Lot Size2.5 acres

Climate & Growing

USDA Zone5

Growing Season194 days

Annual Rainfall42.9 inches

Avg Summer High89°F

Avg Winter Low28°F

Soil TypeClay

Soil Quality7/10

Elevation2,973 ft

Top CropsCotton

Natural Disaster Risk

Drought3/10

Wildfire2/10

Tornado3/10

Flood3/10

Water & Energy

Primary Water SourceSpring

Well Depth (avg)307 ft

Water AvailabilityAbundant

Solar (Avg PSH)4.4

Wind Potential7/10

Electric Rate$0.15/kWh

Laws & Regulations

Unincorporated

HOA PrevalenceRare

Livestock Allowed

Chicken OrdinanceRestricted

Burn Permit Required

Raw Milk AccessNo

Safety

Violent Crime /100K242

Property Crime /100K287

Overall Safety7/10

Sheriff Response24 minutes average

Healthcare

Nearest Hospital36.1 miles

Emergency Room

Healthcare Facilities3

Infrastructure & Community

Broadband Coverage35%

Cell CoveragePoor

Starlink Available

Nearest Town11 miles

Nearest City49 miles

School District6/10

Farmers Markets2

Public Land Nearby52%

Business & Employment

Unemployment Rate6.6%

Ag EconomyWeak