Hardin County

KY · Pop. 46,486 · Suburban County

7Homestead Score

Hardin County is a suburban county in KY with a population of approximately 46,486.

$/Acre: $1,186

Property Tax: 0.86%

Growing Season: 182 days

Broadband: 88%

Safety: 6/10

Density: 32.3/sq mi

Pros

Affordable land, Long growing season, Good internet

Cons

Limited amenities

Taxes & Cost of Living

Property Tax Rate0.86%

Local Sales Tax1.93%

Combined Sales Tax7.93%

Cost of Living Index89.4

Median Household Income$73,710

Poverty Rate11.2%

Homestead ExemptionYes

Land & Building

Avg Land $/Acre$1,186

Median Home Price$260K

Acres for Sale4602

Building CodeBasic

Permit Required

Zoning TypeLimited Zoning

Tiny Home Friendly

Mobile Home Friendly

Min Lot Size0.5 acres

Climate & Growing

USDA Zone5

Growing Season182 days

Annual Rainfall43.6 inches

Avg Summer High84°F

Avg Winter Low23°F

Soil TypeLoam

Soil Quality8/10

Elevation3,343 ft

Top CropsSoybeans

Natural Disaster Risk

Drought3/10

Wildfire2/10

Tornado4/10

Flood3/10

Water & Energy

Primary Water SourceMunicipal

Well Depth (avg)294 ft

Water AvailabilityAbundant

Solar (Avg PSH)4.3

Wind Potential6/10

Electric Rate$0.14/kWh

Laws & Regulations

Unincorporated

HOA PrevalenceSome

Livestock Allowed

Chicken OrdinanceAllowed

Burn Permit Required

Raw Milk AccessNo

Safety

Violent Crime /100K370

Property Crime /100K371

Overall Safety6/10

Sheriff Response40 minutes average

Healthcare

Nearest Hospital10.5 miles

Emergency Room

Healthcare Facilities2

Infrastructure & Community

Broadband Coverage88%

Cell CoverageGood

Starlink Available

Nearest Town19 miles

Nearest City40 miles

School District6/10

Farmers Markets2

Public Land Nearby31%

Business & Employment

Unemployment Rate5.7%

Ag EconomyModerate