Madison County

KY · Pop. 88,270 · Suburban County

8Homestead Score

Madison County is a suburban county in KY with a population of approximately 88,270.

$/Acre: $1,787

Property Tax: 0.86%

Growing Season: 208 days

Broadband: 79%

Safety: 6/10

Density: 52.1/sq mi

Pros

Affordable land, No building codes, Long growing season, Good internet

Cons

Limited amenities

Taxes & Cost of Living

Property Tax Rate0.86%

Local Sales Tax0.13%

Combined Sales Tax6.13%

Cost of Living Index92.6

Median Household Income$70,472

Poverty Rate12.9%

Homestead ExemptionYes

Land & Building

Avg Land $/Acre$1,787

Median Home Price$183K

Acres for Sale1191

Building CodeNone

Permit Required

Zoning TypeLimited Zoning

Tiny Home Friendly

Mobile Home Friendly

Min Lot Size0.5 acres

Climate & Growing

USDA Zone8

Growing Season208 days

Annual Rainfall50.8 inches

Avg Summer High87°F

Avg Winter Low23°F

Soil TypeSandy

Soil Quality6/10

Elevation2,114 ft

Top CropsCotton

Natural Disaster Risk

Drought3/10

Wildfire1/10

Tornado2/10

Flood5/10

Water & Energy

Primary Water SourceWell

Well Depth (avg)331 ft

Water AvailabilityLimited

Solar (Avg PSH)3.8

Wind Potential5/10

Electric Rate$0.12/kWh

Laws & Regulations

Unincorporated

HOA PrevalenceSome

Livestock Allowed

Chicken OrdinanceRestricted

Burn Permit Required

Raw Milk AccessNo

Safety

Violent Crime /100K315

Property Crime /100K200

Overall Safety6/10

Sheriff Response43 minutes average

Healthcare

Nearest Hospital12.4 miles

Emergency Room

Healthcare Facilities2

Infrastructure & Community

Broadband Coverage79%

Cell CoverageFair

Starlink Available

Nearest Town10 miles

Nearest City38 miles

School District6/10

Farmers Markets1

Public Land Nearby23%

Business & Employment

Unemployment Rate4.2%

Ag EconomyModerate