Magoffin County

KY · Pop. 127,206 · Suburban County

6Homestead Score

Magoffin County is a suburban county in KY with a population of approximately 127,206.

$/Acre: $2,784

Property Tax: 0.86%

Growing Season: 202 days

Broadband: 75%

Safety: 6/10

Density: 87.2/sq mi

Pros

Affordable land, Long growing season, Good internet

Cons

Strict building codes

Taxes & Cost of Living

Property Tax Rate0.86%

Local Sales Tax0.71%

Combined Sales Tax6.71%

Cost of Living Index90

Median Household Income$91,950

Poverty Rate16.9%

Homestead ExemptionYes

Land & Building

Avg Land $/Acre$2,784

Median Home Price$250K

Acres for Sale573

Building CodeFull IRC

Permit Required

Zoning TypeLimited Zoning

Tiny Home Friendly

Mobile Home Friendly

Min Lot Size0.5 acres

Climate & Growing

USDA Zone7

Growing Season202 days

Annual Rainfall43.9 inches

Avg Summer High85°F

Avg Winter Low22°F

Soil TypeLoam

Soil Quality8/10

Elevation2,652 ft

Top CropsVegetables

Natural Disaster Risk

Drought3/10

Wildfire3/10

Tornado4/10

Flood3/10

Water & Energy

Primary Water SourceSpring

Well Depth (avg)364 ft

Water AvailabilityAdequate

Solar (Avg PSH)3.6

Wind Potential5/10

Electric Rate$0.14/kWh

Laws & Regulations

Unincorporated

HOA PrevalenceSome

Livestock Allowed

Chicken OrdinanceRestricted

Burn Permit Required

Raw Milk AccessYes

Safety

Violent Crime /100K351

Property Crime /100K465

Overall Safety6/10

Sheriff Response45 minutes average

Healthcare

Nearest Hospital15.2 miles

Emergency Room

Healthcare Facilities4

Infrastructure & Community

Broadband Coverage75%

Cell CoverageFair

Starlink Available

Nearest Town7 miles

Nearest City20 miles

School District6/10

Farmers Markets1

Public Land Nearby26%

Business & Employment

Unemployment Rate3.7%

Ag EconomyModerate