Knox County

KY · Pop. 159,400 · Mixed County

7Homestead Score

Knox County is a mixed county in KY with a population of approximately 159,400.

$/Acre: $6,554

Property Tax: 0.86%

Growing Season: 195 days

Broadband: 76%

Safety: 7/10

Density: 226.4/sq mi

Pros

Long growing season, Good internet

Cons

Limited amenities

Taxes & Cost of Living

Property Tax Rate0.86%

Local Sales Tax1.63%

Combined Sales Tax7.63%

Cost of Living Index93.6

Median Household Income$88,804

Poverty Rate23.3%

Homestead ExemptionYes

Land & Building

Avg Land $/Acre$6,554

Median Home Price$411K

Acres for Sale4118

Building CodeBasic

Permit Required

Zoning TypeNo Zoning

Tiny Home Friendly

Mobile Home Friendly

Min Lot Size2.5 acres

Climate & Growing

USDA Zone7

Growing Season195 days

Annual Rainfall47.6 inches

Avg Summer High85°F

Avg Winter Low28°F

Soil TypeSilt

Soil Quality5/10

Elevation1,885 ft

Top CropsCotton

Natural Disaster Risk

Drought2/10

Wildfire1/10

Tornado2/10

Flood3/10

Water & Energy

Primary Water SourceSpring

Well Depth (avg)376 ft

Water AvailabilityAdequate

Solar (Avg PSH)3.7

Wind Potential4/10

Electric Rate$0.14/kWh

Laws & Regulations

Unincorporated

HOA PrevalenceRare

Livestock Allowed

Chicken OrdinanceRestricted

Burn Permit Required

Raw Milk AccessNo

Safety

Violent Crime /100K283

Property Crime /100K223

Overall Safety7/10

Sheriff Response33 minutes average

Healthcare

Nearest Hospital23 miles

Emergency Room

Healthcare Facilities4

Infrastructure & Community

Broadband Coverage76%

Cell CoverageFair

Starlink Available

Nearest Town14 miles

Nearest City49 miles

School District6/10

Farmers Markets2

Public Land Nearby3%

Business & Employment

Unemployment Rate5.9%

Ag EconomyWeak