Hopkins County

KY · Pop. 10,797 · Rural County

7Homestead Score

Hopkins County is a rural county in KY with a population of approximately 10,797.

$/Acre: $864

Property Tax: 0.86%

Growing Season: 194 days

Broadband: 73%

Safety: 6/10

Density: 9.6/sq mi

Pros

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

Cons

Higher crime rate

Taxes & Cost of Living

Property Tax Rate0.86%

Local Sales Tax1.32%

Combined Sales Tax7.32%

Cost of Living Index87.3

Median Household Income$83,669

Poverty Rate23.6%

Homestead ExemptionYes

Land & Building

Avg Land $/Acre$864

Median Home Price$118K

Acres for Sale2479

Building CodeNone

Permit Required

Zoning TypeMinimal Zoning

Tiny Home Friendly

Mobile Home Friendly

Min Lot Size2.5 acres

Climate & Growing

USDA Zone6

Growing Season194 days

Annual Rainfall50.6 inches

Avg Summer High88°F

Avg Winter Low22°F

Soil TypeSandy

Soil Quality8/10

Elevation2,225 ft

Top CropsTobacco

Natural Disaster Risk

Drought1/10

Wildfire2/10

Tornado3/10

Flood3/10

Water & Energy

Primary Water SourceSpring

Well Depth (avg)129 ft

Water AvailabilityAdequate

Solar (Avg PSH)3.5

Wind Potential5/10

Electric Rate$0.14/kWh

Laws & Regulations

Unincorporated

HOA PrevalenceRare

Livestock Allowed

Chicken OrdinanceAllowed

Burn Permit Required

Raw Milk AccessYes

Safety

Violent Crime /100K472

Property Crime /100K458

Overall Safety6/10

Sheriff Response31 minutes average

Healthcare

Nearest Hospital48.6 miles

Emergency Room

Healthcare Facilities1

Infrastructure & Community

Broadband Coverage73%

Cell CoverageFair

Starlink Available

Nearest Town29 miles

Nearest City49 miles

School District6/10

Farmers Markets1

Public Land Nearby52%

Business & Employment

Unemployment Rate4.9%

Ag EconomyStrong