Marion County

KY · Pop. 81,026 · Suburban County

8Homestead Score

Marion County is a suburban county in KY with a population of approximately 81,026.

$/Acre: $1,709

Property Tax: 0.86%

Growing Season: 203 days

Broadband: 86%

Safety: 6/10

Density: 48.3/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 Tax0.57%

Combined Sales Tax6.57%

Cost of Living Index86.4

Median Household Income$38,262

Poverty Rate19.7%

Homestead ExemptionYes

Land & Building

Avg Land $/Acre$1,709

Median Home Price$265K

Acres for Sale1637

Building CodeNone

Permit Required

Zoning TypeLimited Zoning

Tiny Home Friendly

Mobile Home Friendly

Min Lot Size0.5 acres

Climate & Growing

USDA Zone7

Growing Season203 days

Annual Rainfall42.1 inches

Avg Summer High86°F

Avg Winter Low27°F

Soil TypeSilt

Soil Quality9/10

Elevation2,598 ft

Top CropsVegetables

Natural Disaster Risk

Drought2/10

Wildfire3/10

Tornado3/10

Flood6/10

Water & Energy

Primary Water SourceSpring

Well Depth (avg)386 ft

Water AvailabilityAdequate

Solar (Avg PSH)3.7

Wind Potential7/10

Electric Rate$0.12/kWh

Laws & Regulations

Unincorporated

HOA PrevalenceSome

Livestock Allowed

Chicken OrdinanceAllowed

Burn Permit Required

Raw Milk AccessNo

Safety

Violent Crime /100K350

Property Crime /100K218

Overall Safety6/10

Sheriff Response27 minutes average

Healthcare

Nearest Hospital23 miles

Emergency Room

Healthcare Facilities3

Infrastructure & Community

Broadband Coverage86%

Cell CoverageGood

Starlink Available

Nearest Town11 miles

Nearest City25 miles

School District8/10

Farmers Markets2

Public Land Nearby59%

Business & Employment

Unemployment Rate6.1%

Ag EconomyModerate