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