Letcher County

KY · Pop. 99,891 · Mixed County

7Homestead Score

Letcher County is a mixed county in KY with a population of approximately 99,891.

$/Acre: $3,061

Property Tax: 0.86%

Growing Season: 202 days

Broadband: 74%

Safety: 6/10

Density: 110/sq mi

Pros

No building codes, Long growing season, Good internet

Cons

Higher crime rate

Taxes & Cost of Living

Property Tax Rate0.86%

Local Sales Tax1.85%

Combined Sales Tax7.85%

Cost of Living Index85.5

Median Household Income$94,521

Poverty Rate15.2%

Homestead ExemptionYes

Land & Building

Avg Land $/Acre$3,061

Median Home Price$344K

Acres for Sale2952

Building CodeNone

Permit Required

Zoning TypeNo Zoning

Tiny Home Friendly

Mobile Home Friendly

Min Lot Size2.5 acres

Climate & Growing

USDA Zone7

Growing Season202 days

Annual Rainfall45.8 inches

Avg Summer High89°F

Avg Winter Low29°F

Soil TypeSilt

Soil Quality6/10

Elevation3,340 ft

Top CropsCorn

Natural Disaster Risk

Drought4/10

Wildfire1/10

Tornado5/10

Flood6/10

Water & Energy

Primary Water SourceSpring

Well Depth (avg)117 ft

Water AvailabilityAbundant

Solar (Avg PSH)3.7

Wind Potential6/10

Electric Rate$0.17/kWh

Laws & Regulations

Unincorporated

HOA PrevalenceRare

Livestock Allowed

Chicken OrdinanceAllowed

Burn Permit Required

Raw Milk AccessNo

Safety

Violent Crime /100K412

Property Crime /100K375

Overall Safety6/10

Sheriff Response48 minutes average

Healthcare

Nearest Hospital53.9 miles

Emergency Room

Healthcare Facilities3

Infrastructure & Community

Broadband Coverage74%

Cell CoverageFair

Starlink Available

Nearest Town8 miles

Nearest City63 miles

School District8/10

Farmers Markets1

Public Land Nearby55%

Business & Employment

Unemployment Rate5.4%

Ag EconomyWeak