Lincoln County

KY · Pop. 134,742 · Mixed County

6Homestead Score

Lincoln County is a mixed county in KY with a population of approximately 134,742.

$/Acre: $5,748
Property Tax: 0.86%
Growing Season: 203 days
Broadband: 51%
Safety: 7/10
Density: 206/sq mi

Pros

Long growing season

Cons

Limited amenities

Taxes & Cost of Living

Property Tax Rate0.86%
Local Sales Tax1.73%
Combined Sales Tax7.73%
Cost of Living Index85.3
Median Household Income$38,217
Poverty Rate14%
Homestead ExemptionYes

Land & Building

Avg Land $/Acre$5,748
Median Home Price$456K
Acres for Sale463
Building CodeBasic
Permit Required
Zoning TypeMinimal Zoning
Tiny Home Friendly
Mobile Home Friendly
Min Lot Size2.5 acres

Climate & Growing

USDA Zone8
Growing Season203 days
Annual Rainfall43.7 inches
Avg Summer High85°F
Avg Winter Low27°F
Soil TypeLoam
Soil Quality7/10
Elevation2,875 ft
Top CropsVegetables

Natural Disaster Risk

Drought4/10
Wildfire2/10
Tornado3/10
Flood5/10

Water & Energy

Primary Water SourceWell
Well Depth (avg)371 ft
Water AvailabilityAbundant
Solar (Avg PSH)4.1
Wind Potential6/10
Electric Rate$0.15/kWh

Laws & Regulations

Unincorporated
HOA PrevalenceRare
Livestock Allowed
Chicken OrdinanceAllowed
Burn Permit Required
Raw Milk AccessNo

Safety

Violent Crime /100K230
Property Crime /100K184
Overall Safety7/10
Sheriff Response48 minutes average

Healthcare

Nearest Hospital32 miles
Emergency Room
Healthcare Facilities4

Infrastructure & Community

Broadband Coverage51%
Cell CoveragePoor
Starlink Available
Nearest Town8 miles
Nearest City48 miles
School District8/10
Farmers Markets3
Public Land Nearby23%

Business & Employment

Unemployment Rate7.6%
Ag EconomyWeak