Jackson County

KY · Pop. 81,037 · Suburban County

8Homestead Score

Jackson County is a suburban county in KY with a population of approximately 81,037.

$/Acre: $1,810

Property Tax: 0.86%

Growing Season: 193 days

Broadband: 80%

Safety: 6/10

Density: 47.9/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 Tax1.69%

Combined Sales Tax7.69%

Cost of Living Index95.8

Median Household Income$57,597

Poverty Rate24.1%

Homestead ExemptionYes

Land & Building

Avg Land $/Acre$1,810

Median Home Price$160K

Acres for Sale2267

Building CodeNone

Permit Required

Zoning TypeLimited Zoning

Tiny Home Friendly

Mobile Home Friendly

Min Lot Size0.5 acres

Climate & Growing

USDA Zone6

Growing Season193 days

Annual Rainfall42.1 inches

Avg Summer High84°F

Avg Winter Low24°F

Soil TypeSilt

Soil Quality7/10

Elevation2,310 ft

Top CropsCotton

Natural Disaster Risk

Drought3/10

Wildfire2/10

Tornado4/10

Flood3/10

Water & Energy

Primary Water SourceWell

Well Depth (avg)302 ft

Water AvailabilityAbundant

Solar (Avg PSH)3.9

Wind Potential5/10

Electric Rate$0.17/kWh

Laws & Regulations

Unincorporated

HOA PrevalenceSome

Livestock Allowed

Chicken OrdinanceRestricted

Burn Permit Required

Raw Milk AccessYes

Safety

Violent Crime /100K333

Property Crime /100K300

Overall Safety6/10

Sheriff Response42 minutes average

Healthcare

Nearest Hospital24.7 miles

Emergency Room

Healthcare Facilities3

Infrastructure & Community

Broadband Coverage80%

Cell CoverageFair

Starlink Available

Nearest Town7 miles

Nearest City32 miles

School District8/10

Farmers Markets1

Public Land Nearby37%

Business & Employment

Unemployment Rate3.7%

Ag EconomyModerate