Meade County

KY · Pop. 16,709 · Rural County

7Homestead Score

Meade County is a rural county in KY with a population of approximately 16,709.

$/Acre: $836

Property Tax: 0.86%

Growing Season: 186 days

Broadband: 64%

Safety: 6/10

Density: 19.8/sq mi

Pros

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

Cons

Higher crime rate

Taxes & Cost of Living

Property Tax Rate0.86%

Local Sales Tax1.55%

Combined Sales Tax7.55%

Cost of Living Index87.3

Median Household Income$61,823

Poverty Rate8.1%

Homestead ExemptionYes

Land & Building

Avg Land $/Acre$836

Median Home Price$243K

Acres for Sale3717

Building CodeNone

Permit Required

Zoning TypeMinimal Zoning

Tiny Home Friendly

Mobile Home Friendly

Min Lot Size2.5 acres

Climate & Growing

USDA Zone7

Growing Season186 days

Annual Rainfall50.4 inches

Avg Summer High84°F

Avg Winter Low22°F

Soil TypeSilt

Soil Quality9/10

Elevation3,839 ft

Top CropsHay

Natural Disaster Risk

Drought3/10

Wildfire2/10

Tornado3/10

Flood6/10

Water & Energy

Primary Water SourceMunicipal

Well Depth (avg)358 ft

Water AvailabilityAbundant

Solar (Avg PSH)4.3

Wind Potential5/10

Electric Rate$0.15/kWh

Laws & Regulations

Unincorporated

HOA PrevalenceRare

Livestock Allowed

Chicken OrdinanceAllowed

Burn Permit Required

Raw Milk AccessNo

Safety

Violent Crime /100K415

Property Crime /100K445

Overall Safety6/10

Sheriff Response23 minutes average

Healthcare

Nearest Hospital28.3 miles

Emergency Room

Healthcare Facilities1

Infrastructure & Community

Broadband Coverage64%

Cell CoverageFair

Starlink Available

Nearest Town16 miles

Nearest City62 miles

School District7/10

Farmers Markets0

Public Land Nearby44%

Business & Employment

Unemployment Rate4.8%

Ag EconomyStrong