Leslie County

KY · Pop. 196,771 · Mixed County

7Homestead Score

Leslie County is a mixed county in KY with a population of approximately 196,771.

$/Acre: $4,534

Property Tax: 0.86%

Growing Season: 182 days

Broadband: 58%

Safety: 7/10

Density: 166.3/sq mi

Pros

No building codes, Long growing season

Cons

Limited amenities

Taxes & Cost of Living

Property Tax Rate0.86%

Local Sales Tax1.24%

Combined Sales Tax7.24%

Cost of Living Index88.3

Median Household Income$62,569

Poverty Rate8.9%

Homestead ExemptionYes

Land & Building

Avg Land $/Acre$4,534

Median Home Price$352K

Acres for Sale1650

Building CodeNone

Permit Required

Zoning TypeNo Zoning

Tiny Home Friendly

Mobile Home Friendly

Min Lot Size2.5 acres

Climate & Growing

USDA Zone6

Growing Season182 days

Annual Rainfall49.2 inches

Avg Summer High85°F

Avg Winter Low28°F

Soil TypeClay

Soil Quality6/10

Elevation3,266 ft

Top CropsCotton

Natural Disaster Risk

Drought4/10

Wildfire1/10

Tornado4/10

Flood4/10

Water & Energy

Primary Water SourceSpring

Well Depth (avg)122 ft

Water AvailabilityLimited

Solar (Avg PSH)4.2

Wind Potential7/10

Electric Rate$0.13/kWh

Laws & Regulations

Unincorporated

HOA PrevalenceRare

Livestock Allowed

Chicken OrdinanceAllowed

Burn Permit Required

Raw Milk AccessYes

Safety

Violent Crime /100K207

Property Crime /100K271

Overall Safety7/10

Sheriff Response12 minutes average

Healthcare

Nearest Hospital48.4 miles

Emergency Room

Healthcare Facilities5

Infrastructure & Community

Broadband Coverage58%

Cell CoveragePoor

Starlink Available

Nearest Town12 miles

Nearest City48 miles

School District6/10

Farmers Markets2

Public Land Nearby32%

Business & Employment

Unemployment Rate3.6%

Ag EconomyWeak