Hart County

KY · Pop. 114,067 · Suburban County

8Homestead Score

Hart County is a suburban county in KY with a population of approximately 114,067.

$/Acre: $1,683
Property Tax: 0.86%
Growing Season: 185 days
Broadband: 86%
Safety: 7/10
Density: 65.4/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 Tax0.99%
Combined Sales Tax6.99%
Cost of Living Index97.3
Median Household Income$73,977
Poverty Rate21.8%
Homestead ExemptionYes

Land & Building

Avg Land $/Acre$1,683
Median Home Price$323K
Acres for Sale978
Building CodeNone
Permit Required
Zoning TypeLimited Zoning
Tiny Home Friendly
Mobile Home Friendly
Min Lot Size0.5 acres

Climate & Growing

USDA Zone9
Growing Season185 days
Annual Rainfall48.6 inches
Avg Summer High88°F
Avg Winter Low22°F
Soil TypeClay
Soil Quality5/10
Elevation3,286 ft
Top CropsWheat

Natural Disaster Risk

Drought1/10
Wildfire2/10
Tornado3/10
Flood6/10

Water & Energy

Primary Water SourceMunicipal
Well Depth (avg)143 ft
Water AvailabilityAbundant
Solar (Avg PSH)4
Wind Potential5/10
Electric Rate$0.16/kWh

Laws & Regulations

Unincorporated
HOA PrevalenceSome
Livestock Allowed
Chicken OrdinanceRestricted
Burn Permit Required
Raw Milk AccessNo

Safety

Violent Crime /100K180
Property Crime /100K192
Overall Safety7/10
Sheriff Response36 minutes average

Healthcare

Nearest Hospital16.5 miles
Emergency Room
Healthcare Facilities3

Infrastructure & Community

Broadband Coverage86%
Cell CoverageGood
Starlink Available
Nearest Town7 miles
Nearest City24 miles
School District6/10
Farmers Markets3
Public Land Nearby45%

Business & Employment

Unemployment Rate3%
Ag EconomyModerate