McCreary County

KY · Pop. 11,531 · Rural County

8Homestead Score

McCreary County is a rural county in KY with a population of approximately 11,531.

$/Acre: $805

Property Tax: 0.86%

Growing Season: 188 days

Broadband: 75%

Safety: 6/10

Density: 11.8/sq mi

Pros

Rural setting, Affordable land, No building codes, Long growing season, Good internet

Cons

Higher crime rate

Taxes & Cost of Living

Property Tax Rate0.86%

Local Sales Tax0.56%

Combined Sales Tax6.56%

Cost of Living Index95.2

Median Household Income$83,482

Poverty Rate25.9%

Homestead ExemptionYes

Land & Building

Avg Land $/Acre$805

Median Home Price$271K

Acres for Sale4999

Building CodeNone

Permit Required

Zoning TypeNo Zoning

Tiny Home Friendly

Mobile Home Friendly

Min Lot Size2.5 acres

Climate & Growing

USDA Zone8

Growing Season188 days

Annual Rainfall51 inches

Avg Summer High86°F

Avg Winter Low29°F

Soil TypeSilt

Soil Quality9/10

Elevation1,881 ft

Top CropsWheat

Natural Disaster Risk

Drought1/10

Wildfire4/10

Tornado5/10

Flood6/10

Water & Energy

Primary Water SourceSpring

Well Depth (avg)284 ft

Water AvailabilityLimited

Solar (Avg PSH)4.2

Wind Potential5/10

Electric Rate$0.14/kWh

Laws & Regulations

Unincorporated

HOA PrevalenceRare

Livestock Allowed

Chicken OrdinanceAllowed

Burn Permit Required

Raw Milk AccessYes

Safety

Violent Crime /100K420

Property Crime /100K281

Overall Safety6/10

Sheriff Response23 minutes average

Healthcare

Nearest Hospital50.8 miles

Emergency Room

Healthcare Facilities1

Infrastructure & Community

Broadband Coverage75%

Cell CoverageFair

Starlink Available

Nearest Town29 miles

Nearest City52 miles

School District9/10

Farmers Markets1

Public Land Nearby37%

Business & Employment

Unemployment Rate5%

Ag EconomyStrong