Johnson County

KY · Pop. 140,084 · Mixed County

7Homestead Score

Johnson County is a mixed county in KY with a population of approximately 140,084.

$/Acre: $3,544

Property Tax: 0.86%

Growing Season: 195 days

Broadband: 79%

Safety: 7/10

Density: 106/sq mi

Pros

Long growing season, Good internet

Cons

Limited amenities

Taxes & Cost of Living

Property Tax Rate0.86%

Local Sales Tax1.2%

Combined Sales Tax7.2%

Cost of Living Index92.5

Median Household Income$73,932

Poverty Rate12.7%

Homestead ExemptionYes

Land & Building

Avg Land $/Acre$3,544

Median Home Price$304K

Acres for Sale4272

Building CodeBasic

Permit Required

Zoning TypeMinimal Zoning

Tiny Home Friendly

Mobile Home Friendly

Min Lot Size2.5 acres

Climate & Growing

USDA Zone8

Growing Season195 days

Annual Rainfall44.2 inches

Avg Summer High85°F

Avg Winter Low26°F

Soil TypeLoam

Soil Quality6/10

Elevation3,562 ft

Top CropsVegetables

Natural Disaster Risk

Drought3/10

Wildfire2/10

Tornado3/10

Flood6/10

Water & Energy

Primary Water SourceSpring

Well Depth (avg)350 ft

Water AvailabilityAdequate

Solar (Avg PSH)3.6

Wind Potential6/10

Electric Rate$0.18/kWh

Laws & Regulations

Unincorporated

HOA PrevalenceRare

Livestock Allowed

Chicken OrdinanceAllowed

Burn Permit Required

Raw Milk AccessYes

Safety

Violent Crime /100K207

Property Crime /100K183

Overall Safety7/10

Sheriff Response14 minutes average

Healthcare

Nearest Hospital23.8 miles

Emergency Room

Healthcare Facilities3

Infrastructure & Community

Broadband Coverage79%

Cell CoverageFair

Starlink Available

Nearest Town16 miles

Nearest City45 miles

School District6/10

Farmers Markets2

Public Land Nearby52%

Business & Employment

Unemployment Rate4.6%

Ag EconomyWeak