Laurel County

KY · Pop. 159,719 · Mixed County

6Homestead Score

Laurel County is a mixed county in KY with a population of approximately 159,719.

$/Acre: $7,174

Property Tax: 0.86%

Growing Season: 197 days

Broadband: 70%

Safety: 7/10

Density: 268.4/sq mi

Pros

Long growing season

Cons

Strict building codes

Taxes & Cost of Living

Property Tax Rate0.86%

Local Sales Tax0.65%

Combined Sales Tax6.65%

Cost of Living Index85.8

Median Household Income$48,863

Poverty Rate16.1%

Homestead ExemptionYes

Land & Building

Avg Land $/Acre$7,174

Median Home Price$509K

Acres for Sale426

Building CodeFull IBC

Permit Required

Zoning TypeMinimal Zoning

Tiny Home Friendly

Mobile Home Friendly

Min Lot Size2.5 acres

Climate & Growing

USDA Zone7

Growing Season197 days

Annual Rainfall51 inches

Avg Summer High89°F

Avg Winter Low24°F

Soil TypeClay

Soil Quality8/10

Elevation2,742 ft

Top CropsHay

Natural Disaster Risk

Drought3/10

Wildfire2/10

Tornado3/10

Flood6/10

Water & Energy

Primary Water SourceMunicipal

Well Depth (avg)215 ft

Water AvailabilityAbundant

Solar (Avg PSH)4.4

Wind Potential6/10

Electric Rate$0.16/kWh

Laws & Regulations

Unincorporated

HOA PrevalenceRare

Livestock Allowed

Chicken OrdinanceAllowed

Burn Permit Required

Raw Milk AccessYes

Safety

Violent Crime /100K242

Property Crime /100K259

Overall Safety7/10

Sheriff Response17 minutes average

Healthcare

Nearest Hospital22.3 miles

Emergency Room

Healthcare Facilities4

Infrastructure & Community

Broadband Coverage70%

Cell CoverageFair

Starlink Available

Nearest Town8 miles

Nearest City48 miles

School District9/10

Farmers Markets2

Public Land Nearby20%

Business & Employment

Unemployment Rate4.4%

Ag EconomyWeak