Mason County

KY · Pop. 16,082 · Suburban County

6Homestead Score

Mason County is a suburban county in KY with a population of approximately 16,082.

$/Acre: $994

Property Tax: 0.86%

Growing Season: 197 days

Broadband: 74%

Safety: 6/10

Density: 27.2/sq mi

Pros

Affordable land, Long growing season, Good internet

Cons

Strict building codes

Taxes & Cost of Living

Property Tax Rate0.86%

Local Sales Tax1.73%

Combined Sales Tax7.73%

Cost of Living Index85.7

Median Household Income$64,608

Poverty Rate17.8%

Homestead ExemptionYes

Land & Building

Avg Land $/Acre$994

Median Home Price$251K

Acres for Sale1859

Building CodeFull IRC

Permit Required

Zoning TypeLimited Zoning

Tiny Home Friendly

Mobile Home Friendly

Min Lot Size0.5 acres

Climate & Growing

USDA Zone5

Growing Season197 days

Annual Rainfall46.1 inches

Avg Summer High87°F

Avg Winter Low22°F

Soil TypeSandy

Soil Quality6/10

Elevation2,600 ft

Top CropsTobacco

Natural Disaster Risk

Drought3/10

Wildfire1/10

Tornado3/10

Flood5/10

Water & Energy

Primary Water SourceWell

Well Depth (avg)191 ft

Water AvailabilityAbundant

Solar (Avg PSH)3.9

Wind Potential7/10

Electric Rate$0.15/kWh

Laws & Regulations

Unincorporated

HOA PrevalenceSome

Livestock Allowed

Chicken OrdinanceAllowed

Burn Permit Required

Raw Milk AccessNo

Safety

Violent Crime /100K348

Property Crime /100K366

Overall Safety6/10

Sheriff Response42 minutes average

Healthcare

Nearest Hospital21.4 miles

Emergency Room

Healthcare Facilities2

Infrastructure & Community

Broadband Coverage74%

Cell CoverageFair

Starlink Available

Nearest Town19 miles

Nearest City40 miles

School District6/10

Farmers Markets1

Public Land Nearby30%

Business & Employment

Unemployment Rate5.4%

Ag EconomyModerate