Martin County

KY · Pop. 107,723 · Mixed County

7Homestead Score

Martin County is a mixed county in KY with a population of approximately 107,723.

$/Acre: $3,967

Property Tax: 0.86%

Growing Season: 194 days

Broadband: 30%

Safety: 7/10

Density: 112/sq mi

Pros

No building codes, Long growing season

Cons

Limited internet

Taxes & Cost of Living

Property Tax Rate0.86%

Local Sales Tax0.67%

Combined Sales Tax6.67%

Cost of Living Index94.8

Median Household Income$55,761

Poverty Rate8.4%

Homestead ExemptionYes

Land & Building

Avg Land $/Acre$3,967

Median Home Price$353K

Acres for Sale519

Building CodeNone

Permit Required

Zoning TypeNo Zoning

Tiny Home Friendly

Mobile Home Friendly

Min Lot Size2.5 acres

Climate & Growing

USDA Zone5

Growing Season194 days

Annual Rainfall47.8 inches

Avg Summer High86°F

Avg Winter Low28°F

Soil TypeLoam

Soil Quality6/10

Elevation2,611 ft

Top CropsCotton

Natural Disaster Risk

Drought1/10

Wildfire2/10

Tornado2/10

Flood3/10

Water & Energy

Primary Water SourceWell

Well Depth (avg)267 ft

Water AvailabilityAbundant

Solar (Avg PSH)3.9

Wind Potential6/10

Electric Rate$0.15/kWh

Laws & Regulations

Unincorporated

HOA PrevalenceRare

Livestock Allowed

Chicken OrdinanceRestricted

Burn Permit Required

Raw Milk AccessYes

Safety

Violent Crime /100K269

Property Crime /100K181

Overall Safety7/10

Sheriff Response17 minutes average

Healthcare

Nearest Hospital53.8 miles

Emergency Room

Healthcare Facilities3

Infrastructure & Community

Broadband Coverage30%

Cell CoveragePoor

Starlink Available

Nearest Town14 miles

Nearest City53 miles

School District5/10

Farmers Markets1

Public Land Nearby49%

Business & Employment

Unemployment Rate6.6%

Ag EconomyWeak