Hickman County

KY · Pop. 23,343 · Suburban County

8Homestead Score

Hickman County is a suburban county in KY with a population of approximately 23,343.

$/Acre: $2,461

Property Tax: 0.86%

Growing Season: 198 days

Broadband: 71%

Safety: 7/10

Density: 66.3/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 Tax0.39%

Combined Sales Tax6.39%

Cost of Living Index95.9

Median Household Income$73,661

Poverty Rate16.5%

Homestead ExemptionYes

Land & Building

Avg Land $/Acre$2,461

Median Home Price$208K

Acres for Sale1187

Building CodeNone

Permit Required

Zoning TypeLimited Zoning

Tiny Home Friendly

Mobile Home Friendly

Min Lot Size0.5 acres

Climate & Growing

USDA Zone8

Growing Season198 days

Annual Rainfall44.6 inches

Avg Summer High84°F

Avg Winter Low23°F

Soil TypeClay

Soil Quality5/10

Elevation3,156 ft

Top CropsVegetables

Natural Disaster Risk

Drought3/10

Wildfire4/10

Tornado2/10

Flood6/10

Water & Energy

Primary Water SourceSpring

Well Depth (avg)306 ft

Water AvailabilityAdequate

Solar (Avg PSH)4.3

Wind Potential5/10

Electric Rate$0.18/kWh

Laws & Regulations

Unincorporated

HOA PrevalenceSome

Livestock Allowed

Chicken OrdinanceRestricted

Burn Permit Required

Raw Milk AccessNo

Safety

Violent Crime /100K253

Property Crime /100K257

Overall Safety7/10

Sheriff Response37 minutes average

Healthcare

Nearest Hospital22.3 miles

Emergency Room

Healthcare Facilities2

Infrastructure & Community

Broadband Coverage71%

Cell CoverageFair

Starlink Available

Nearest Town11 miles

Nearest City38 miles

School District6/10

Farmers Markets0

Public Land Nearby4%

Business & Employment

Unemployment Rate5.6%

Ag EconomyModerate