McCracken County

KY · Pop. 124,898 · Mixed County

7Homestead Score

McCracken County is a mixed county in KY with a population of approximately 124,898.

$/Acre: $4,181

Property Tax: 0.86%

Growing Season: 194 days

Broadband: 48%

Safety: 7/10

Density: 160.3/sq mi

Pros

Long growing season

Cons

Limited internet

Taxes & Cost of Living

Property Tax Rate0.86%

Local Sales Tax1%

Combined Sales Tax7%

Cost of Living Index95.5

Median Household Income$40,834

Poverty Rate21.7%

Homestead ExemptionYes

Land & Building

Avg Land $/Acre$4,181

Median Home Price$308K

Acres for Sale4518

Building CodeBasic

Permit Required

Zoning TypeMinimal Zoning

Tiny Home Friendly

Mobile Home Friendly

Min Lot Size2.5 acres

Climate & Growing

USDA Zone7

Growing Season194 days

Annual Rainfall45.6 inches

Avg Summer High86°F

Avg Winter Low29°F

Soil TypeSilt

Soil Quality5/10

Elevation2,214 ft

Top CropsSoybeans

Natural Disaster Risk

Drought2/10

Wildfire4/10

Tornado5/10

Flood4/10

Water & Energy

Primary Water SourceWell

Well Depth (avg)213 ft

Water AvailabilityAbundant

Solar (Avg PSH)4.4

Wind Potential6/10

Electric Rate$0.13/kWh

Laws & Regulations

Unincorporated

HOA PrevalenceRare

Livestock Allowed

Chicken OrdinanceRestricted

Burn Permit Required

Raw Milk AccessNo

Safety

Violent Crime /100K191

Property Crime /100K184

Overall Safety7/10

Sheriff Response25 minutes average

Healthcare

Nearest Hospital48.6 miles

Emergency Room

Healthcare Facilities5

Infrastructure & Community

Broadband Coverage48%

Cell CoveragePoor

Starlink Available

Nearest Town8 miles

Nearest City49 miles

School District8/10

Farmers Markets3

Public Land Nearby5%

Business & Employment

Unemployment Rate4.7%

Ag EconomyWeak