Knott County

KY · Pop. 6,153 · Rural County

7Homestead Score

Knott County is a rural county in KY with a population of approximately 6,153.

$/Acre: $906

Property Tax: 0.86%

Growing Season: 203 days

Broadband: 51%

Safety: 6/10

Density: 7.6/sq mi

Pros

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

Cons

Limited amenities

Taxes & Cost of Living

Property Tax Rate0.86%

Local Sales Tax0.63%

Combined Sales Tax6.63%

Cost of Living Index94.9

Median Household Income$76,844

Poverty Rate22%

Homestead ExemptionYes

Land & Building

Avg Land $/Acre$906

Median Home Price$192K

Acres for Sale1877

Building CodeNone

Permit Required

Zoning TypeNo Zoning

Tiny Home Friendly

Mobile Home Friendly

Min Lot Size2.5 acres

Climate & Growing

USDA Zone9

Growing Season203 days

Annual Rainfall47.2 inches

Avg Summer High84°F

Avg Winter Low22°F

Soil TypeLoam

Soil Quality8/10

Elevation3,222 ft

Top CropsTobacco

Natural Disaster Risk

Drought2/10

Wildfire1/10

Tornado5/10

Flood3/10

Water & Energy

Primary Water SourceWell

Well Depth (avg)365 ft

Water AvailabilityAbundant

Solar (Avg PSH)3.9

Wind Potential7/10

Electric Rate$0.16/kWh

Laws & Regulations

Unincorporated

HOA PrevalenceRare

Livestock Allowed

Chicken OrdinanceAllowed

Burn Permit Required

Raw Milk AccessNo

Safety

Violent Crime /100K357

Property Crime /100K480

Overall Safety6/10

Sheriff Response49 minutes average

Healthcare

Nearest Hospital59.2 miles

Emergency Room

Healthcare Facilities1

Infrastructure & Community

Broadband Coverage51%

Cell CoveragePoor

Starlink Available

Nearest Town22 miles

Nearest City54 miles

School District8/10

Farmers Markets0

Public Land Nearby26%

Business & Employment

Unemployment Rate3.7%

Ag EconomyStrong