Henry County

KY · Pop. 107,281 · Suburban County

8Homestead Score

Henry County is a suburban county in KY with a population of approximately 107,281.

$/Acre: $2,952

Property Tax: 0.86%

Growing Season: 208 days

Broadband: 78%

Safety: 7/10

Density: 79.5/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 Tax1.5%

Combined Sales Tax7.5%

Cost of Living Index100

Median Household Income$56,169

Poverty Rate22.7%

Homestead ExemptionYes

Land & Building

Avg Land $/Acre$2,952

Median Home Price$398K

Acres for Sale4886

Building CodeNone

Permit Required

Zoning TypeLimited Zoning

Tiny Home Friendly

Mobile Home Friendly

Min Lot Size0.5 acres

Climate & Growing

USDA Zone6

Growing Season208 days

Annual Rainfall43.4 inches

Avg Summer High85°F

Avg Winter Low27°F

Soil TypeSandy

Soil Quality9/10

Elevation3,312 ft

Top CropsWheat

Natural Disaster Risk

Drought2/10

Wildfire2/10

Tornado3/10

Flood6/10

Water & Energy

Primary Water SourceSpring

Well Depth (avg)394 ft

Water AvailabilityAbundant

Solar (Avg PSH)4.2

Wind Potential6/10

Electric Rate$0.17/kWh

Laws & Regulations

Unincorporated

HOA PrevalenceSome

Livestock Allowed

Chicken OrdinanceRestricted

Burn Permit Required

Raw Milk AccessNo

Safety

Violent Crime /100K253

Property Crime /100K206

Overall Safety7/10

Sheriff Response30 minutes average

Healthcare

Nearest Hospital24.6 miles

Emergency Room

Healthcare Facilities2

Infrastructure & Community

Broadband Coverage78%

Cell CoverageFair

Starlink Available

Nearest Town6 miles

Nearest City23 miles

School District5/10

Farmers Markets3

Public Land Nearby40%

Business & Employment

Unemployment Rate5.6%

Ag EconomyModerate