Jefferson County

KY · Pop. 122,230 · Mixed County

6Homestead Score

Jefferson County is a mixed county in KY with a population of approximately 122,230.

$/Acre: $8,825

Property Tax: 0.86%

Growing Season: 188 days

Broadband: 48%

Safety: 7/10

Density: 255.7/sq mi

Pros

Long growing season

Cons

Expensive land, Limited internet

Taxes & Cost of Living

Property Tax Rate0.86%

Local Sales Tax1.86%

Combined Sales Tax7.86%

Cost of Living Index99.9

Median Household Income$79,162

Poverty Rate21.9%

Homestead ExemptionYes

Land & Building

Avg Land $/Acre$8,825

Median Home Price$604K

Acres for Sale4176

Building CodeBasic

Permit Required

Zoning TypeMinimal Zoning

Tiny Home Friendly

Mobile Home Friendly

Min Lot Size2.5 acres

Climate & Growing

USDA Zone8

Growing Season188 days

Annual Rainfall50.9 inches

Avg Summer High87°F

Avg Winter Low26°F

Soil TypeSilt

Soil Quality6/10

Elevation3,318 ft

Top CropsWheat

Natural Disaster Risk

Drought1/10

Wildfire2/10

Tornado2/10

Flood3/10

Water & Energy

Primary Water SourceWell

Well Depth (avg)124 ft

Water AvailabilityAbundant

Solar (Avg PSH)3.9

Wind Potential5/10

Electric Rate$0.13/kWh

Laws & Regulations

Unincorporated

HOA PrevalenceRare

Livestock Allowed

Chicken OrdinanceRestricted

Burn Permit Required

Raw Milk AccessNo

Safety

Violent Crime /100K182

Property Crime /100K122

Overall Safety7/10

Sheriff Response37 minutes average

Healthcare

Nearest Hospital56.9 miles

Emergency Room

Healthcare Facilities4

Infrastructure & Community

Broadband Coverage48%

Cell CoveragePoor

Starlink Available

Nearest Town17 miles

Nearest City62 miles

School District9/10

Farmers Markets3

Public Land Nearby53%

Business & Employment

Unemployment Rate4.6%

Ag EconomyWeak