McLean County

KY · Pop. 133,270 · Mixed County

6Homestead Score

McLean County is a mixed county in KY with a population of approximately 133,270.

$/Acre: $9,464

Property Tax: 0.86%

Growing Season: 183 days

Broadband: 39%

Safety: 7/10

Density: 329.9/sq mi

Pros

Long growing season

Cons

Expensive land, Limited internet

Taxes & Cost of Living

Property Tax Rate0.86%

Local Sales Tax0.79%

Combined Sales Tax6.79%

Cost of Living Index99.6

Median Household Income$39,428

Poverty Rate20.8%

Homestead ExemptionYes

Land & Building

Avg Land $/Acre$9,464

Median Home Price$603K

Acres for Sale3658

Building CodeBasic

Permit Required

Zoning TypeMinimal Zoning

Tiny Home Friendly

Mobile Home Friendly

Min Lot Size2.5 acres

Climate & Growing

USDA Zone8

Growing Season183 days

Annual Rainfall45.7 inches

Avg Summer High84°F

Avg Winter Low28°F

Soil TypeLoam

Soil Quality8/10

Elevation2,472 ft

Top CropsHay

Natural Disaster Risk

Drought4/10

Wildfire1/10

Tornado2/10

Flood4/10

Water & Energy

Primary Water SourceSpring

Well Depth (avg)299 ft

Water AvailabilityAbundant

Solar (Avg PSH)3.5

Wind Potential8/10

Electric Rate$0.17/kWh

Laws & Regulations

Unincorporated

HOA PrevalenceRare

Livestock Allowed

Chicken OrdinanceRestricted

Burn Permit Required

Raw Milk AccessNo

Safety

Violent Crime /100K266

Property Crime /100K237

Overall Safety7/10

Sheriff Response49 minutes average

Healthcare

Nearest Hospital55.5 miles

Emergency Room

Healthcare Facilities5

Infrastructure & Community

Broadband Coverage39%

Cell CoveragePoor

Starlink Available

Nearest Town6 miles

Nearest City49 miles

School District9/10

Farmers Markets2

Public Land Nearby5%

Business & Employment

Unemployment Rate3.3%

Ag EconomyWeak