Harlan County

KY · Pop. 46,322 · Suburban County

8Homestead Score

Harlan County is a suburban county in KY with a population of approximately 46,322.

$/Acre: $1,473

Property Tax: 0.86%

Growing Season: 187 days

Broadband: 83%

Safety: 7/10

Density: 43.6/sq mi

Pros

Affordable land, No building codes, Long growing season, Good internet

Cons

Limited amenities

Taxes & Cost of Living

Property Tax Rate0.86%

Local Sales Tax0.98%

Combined Sales Tax6.98%

Cost of Living Index90

Median Household Income$56,124

Poverty Rate17.8%

Homestead ExemptionYes

Land & Building

Avg Land $/Acre$1,473

Median Home Price$261K

Acres for Sale3562

Building CodeNone

Permit Required

Zoning TypeLimited Zoning

Tiny Home Friendly

Mobile Home Friendly

Min Lot Size0.5 acres

Climate & Growing

USDA Zone8

Growing Season187 days

Annual Rainfall42.8 inches

Avg Summer High85°F

Avg Winter Low22°F

Soil TypeSandy

Soil Quality6/10

Elevation2,882 ft

Top CropsTobacco

Natural Disaster Risk

Drought2/10

Wildfire4/10

Tornado2/10

Flood4/10

Water & Energy

Primary Water SourceWell

Well Depth (avg)183 ft

Water AvailabilityAbundant

Solar (Avg PSH)4.3

Wind Potential7/10

Electric Rate$0.13/kWh

Laws & Regulations

Unincorporated

HOA PrevalenceSome

Livestock Allowed

Chicken OrdinanceRestricted

Burn Permit Required

Raw Milk AccessYes

Safety

Violent Crime /100K180

Property Crime /100K124

Overall Safety7/10

Sheriff Response19 minutes average

Healthcare

Nearest Hospital11.7 miles

Emergency Room

Healthcare Facilities3

Infrastructure & Community

Broadband Coverage83%

Cell CoverageGood

Starlink Available

Nearest Town20 miles

Nearest City23 miles

School District9/10

Farmers Markets1

Public Land Nearby43%

Business & Employment

Unemployment Rate6.5%

Ag EconomyModerate