Jessamine County

KY · Pop. 141,896 · Mixed County

6Homestead Score

Jessamine County is a mixed county in KY with a population of approximately 141,896.

$/Acre: $5,137

Property Tax: 0.86%

Growing Season: 198 days

Broadband: 42%

Safety: 7/10

Density: 146.7/sq mi

Pros

Long growing season

Cons

Strict building codes, Limited internet

Taxes & Cost of Living

Property Tax Rate0.86%

Local Sales Tax1.71%

Combined Sales Tax7.71%

Cost of Living Index97.9

Median Household Income$55,036

Poverty Rate13.3%

Homestead ExemptionYes

Land & Building

Avg Land $/Acre$5,137

Median Home Price$442K

Acres for Sale2903

Building CodeFull IBC

Permit Required

Zoning TypeMinimal Zoning

Tiny Home Friendly

Mobile Home Friendly

Min Lot Size2.5 acres

Climate & Growing

USDA Zone6

Growing Season198 days

Annual Rainfall47.4 inches

Avg Summer High86°F

Avg Winter Low24°F

Soil TypeClay

Soil Quality6/10

Elevation2,515 ft

Top CropsTobacco

Natural Disaster Risk

Drought4/10

Wildfire2/10

Tornado2/10

Flood4/10

Water & Energy

Primary Water SourceWell

Well Depth (avg)281 ft

Water AvailabilityAdequate

Solar (Avg PSH)3.6

Wind Potential6/10

Electric Rate$0.13/kWh

Laws & Regulations

Unincorporated

HOA PrevalenceRare

Livestock Allowed

Chicken OrdinanceRestricted

Burn Permit Required

Raw Milk AccessNo

Safety

Violent Crime /100K179

Property Crime /100K172

Overall Safety7/10

Sheriff Response28 minutes average

Healthcare

Nearest Hospital21.1 miles

Emergency Room

Healthcare Facilities3

Infrastructure & Community

Broadband Coverage42%

Cell CoveragePoor

Starlink Available

Nearest Town11 miles

Nearest City49 miles

School District7/10

Farmers Markets3

Public Land Nearby40%

Business & Employment

Unemployment Rate5.8%

Ag EconomyWeak