Lyon County

KY · Pop. 124,281 · Mixed County

7Homestead Score

Lyon County is a mixed county in KY with a population of approximately 124,281.

$/Acre: $4,308

Property Tax: 0.86%

Growing Season: 184 days

Broadband: 75%

Safety: 7/10

Density: 148.7/sq mi

Pros

Long growing season, Good internet

Cons

Limited amenities

Taxes & Cost of Living

Property Tax Rate0.86%

Local Sales Tax1.98%

Combined Sales Tax7.98%

Cost of Living Index89.7

Median Household Income$84,482

Poverty Rate13.9%

Homestead ExemptionYes

Land & Building

Avg Land $/Acre$4,308

Median Home Price$400K

Acres for Sale539

Building CodeBasic

Permit Required

Zoning TypeNo Zoning

Tiny Home Friendly

Mobile Home Friendly

Min Lot Size2.5 acres

Climate & Growing

USDA Zone7

Growing Season184 days

Annual Rainfall50.4 inches

Avg Summer High87°F

Avg Winter Low22°F

Soil TypeClay

Soil Quality5/10

Elevation2,056 ft

Top CropsHay

Natural Disaster Risk

Drought1/10

Wildfire2/10

Tornado5/10

Flood6/10

Water & Energy

Primary Water SourceWell

Well Depth (avg)332 ft

Water AvailabilityAdequate

Solar (Avg PSH)4.3

Wind Potential6/10

Electric Rate$0.14/kWh

Laws & Regulations

Unincorporated

HOA PrevalenceRare

Livestock Allowed

Chicken OrdinanceRestricted

Burn Permit Required

Raw Milk AccessNo

Safety

Violent Crime /100K229

Property Crime /100K210

Overall Safety7/10

Sheriff Response15 minutes average

Healthcare

Nearest Hospital24.2 miles

Emergency Room

Healthcare Facilities2

Infrastructure & Community

Broadband Coverage75%

Cell CoverageFair

Starlink Available

Nearest Town13 miles

Nearest City52 miles

School District7/10

Farmers Markets1

Public Land Nearby53%

Business & Employment

Unemployment Rate3.6%

Ag EconomyWeak