Lee County

KY · Pop. 180,846 · Mixed County

6Homestead Score

Lee County is a mixed county in KY with a population of approximately 180,846.

$/Acre: $3,593

Property Tax: 0.86%

Growing Season: 188 days

Broadband: 78%

Safety: 6/10

Density: 116.2/sq mi

Pros

Long growing season, Good internet

Cons

Strict building codes

Taxes & Cost of Living

Property Tax Rate0.86%

Local Sales Tax1.04%

Combined Sales Tax7.04%

Cost of Living Index95.8

Median Household Income$39,964

Poverty Rate24.2%

Homestead ExemptionYes

Land & Building

Avg Land $/Acre$3,593

Median Home Price$365K

Acres for Sale3816

Building CodeFull IRC

Permit Required

Zoning TypeMinimal Zoning

Tiny Home Friendly

Mobile Home Friendly

Min Lot Size2.5 acres

Climate & Growing

USDA Zone9

Growing Season188 days

Annual Rainfall47.8 inches

Avg Summer High84°F

Avg Winter Low24°F

Soil TypeSilt

Soil Quality8/10

Elevation2,442 ft

Top CropsHay

Natural Disaster Risk

Drought2/10

Wildfire2/10

Tornado2/10

Flood3/10

Water & Energy

Primary Water SourceSpring

Well Depth (avg)329 ft

Water AvailabilityAbundant

Solar (Avg PSH)3.7

Wind Potential6/10

Electric Rate$0.14/kWh

Laws & Regulations

Unincorporated

HOA PrevalenceRare

Livestock Allowed

Chicken OrdinanceRestricted

Burn Permit Required

Raw Milk AccessYes

Safety

Violent Crime /100K325

Property Crime /100K213

Overall Safety6/10

Sheriff Response40 minutes average

Healthcare

Nearest Hospital57 miles

Emergency Room

Healthcare Facilities6

Infrastructure & Community

Broadband Coverage78%

Cell CoverageFair

Starlink Available

Nearest Town6 miles

Nearest City59 miles

School District5/10

Farmers Markets3

Public Land Nearby49%

Business & Employment

Unemployment Rate6%

Ag EconomyWeak