Lewis County

KY · Pop. 96,454 · Mixed County

7Homestead Score

Lewis County is a mixed county in KY with a population of approximately 96,454.

$/Acre: $3,931

Property Tax: 0.86%

Growing Season: 184 days

Broadband: 65%

Safety: 6/10

Density: 117.1/sq mi

Pros

No building codes, Long growing season

Cons

Limited amenities

Taxes & Cost of Living

Property Tax Rate0.86%

Local Sales Tax0.83%

Combined Sales Tax6.83%

Cost of Living Index97.4

Median Household Income$82,387

Poverty Rate9%

Homestead ExemptionYes

Land & Building

Avg Land $/Acre$3,931

Median Home Price$425K

Acres for Sale1381

Building CodeNone

Permit Required

Zoning TypeMinimal Zoning

Tiny Home Friendly

Mobile Home Friendly

Min Lot Size2.5 acres

Climate & Growing

USDA Zone7

Growing Season184 days

Annual Rainfall47.6 inches

Avg Summer High85°F

Avg Winter Low29°F

Soil TypeSandy

Soil Quality7/10

Elevation3,083 ft

Top CropsHay

Natural Disaster Risk

Drought1/10

Wildfire2/10

Tornado3/10

Flood4/10

Water & Energy

Primary Water SourceSpring

Well Depth (avg)230 ft

Water AvailabilityLimited

Solar (Avg PSH)4.1

Wind Potential5/10

Electric Rate$0.13/kWh

Laws & Regulations

Unincorporated

HOA PrevalenceRare

Livestock Allowed

Chicken OrdinanceAllowed

Burn Permit Required

Raw Milk AccessYes

Safety

Violent Crime /100K332

Property Crime /100K329

Overall Safety6/10

Sheriff Response38 minutes average

Healthcare

Nearest Hospital53 miles

Emergency Room

Healthcare Facilities4

Infrastructure & Community

Broadband Coverage65%

Cell CoverageFair

Starlink Available

Nearest Town9 miles

Nearest City60 miles

School District6/10

Farmers Markets1

Public Land Nearby9%

Business & Employment

Unemployment Rate6.3%

Ag EconomyWeak