Lawrence County

KY · Pop. 9,517 · Suburban County

7Homestead Score

Lawrence County is a suburban county in KY with a population of approximately 9,517.

$/Acre: $998

Property Tax: 0.86%

Growing Season: 184 days

Broadband: 79%

Safety: 7/10

Density: 25.7/sq mi

Pros

Affordable land, Long growing season, Good internet

Cons

Strict building codes

Taxes & Cost of Living

Property Tax Rate0.86%

Local Sales Tax1.32%

Combined Sales Tax7.32%

Cost of Living Index88.7

Median Household Income$82,744

Poverty Rate21.5%

Homestead ExemptionYes

Land & Building

Avg Land $/Acre$998

Median Home Price$121K

Acres for Sale3098

Building CodeFull IRC

Permit Required

Zoning TypeLimited Zoning

Tiny Home Friendly

Mobile Home Friendly

Min Lot Size0.5 acres

Climate & Growing

USDA Zone9

Growing Season184 days

Annual Rainfall46.3 inches

Avg Summer High84°F

Avg Winter Low26°F

Soil TypeSilt

Soil Quality7/10

Elevation1,952 ft

Top CropsHay

Natural Disaster Risk

Drought1/10

Wildfire2/10

Tornado2/10

Flood6/10

Water & Energy

Primary Water SourceSpring

Well Depth (avg)346 ft

Water AvailabilityAdequate

Solar (Avg PSH)3.9

Wind Potential7/10

Electric Rate$0.13/kWh

Laws & Regulations

Unincorporated

HOA PrevalenceSome

Livestock Allowed

Chicken OrdinanceAllowed

Burn Permit Required

Raw Milk AccessYes

Safety

Violent Crime /100K266

Property Crime /100K167

Overall Safety7/10

Sheriff Response39 minutes average

Healthcare

Nearest Hospital15.2 miles

Emergency Room

Healthcare Facilities1

Infrastructure & Community

Broadband Coverage79%

Cell CoverageFair

Starlink Available

Nearest Town10 miles

Nearest City34 miles

School District7/10

Farmers Markets0

Public Land Nearby22%

Business & Employment

Unemployment Rate3.3%

Ag EconomyModerate