Menifee County

KY · Pop. 193,741 · Mixed County

7Homestead Score

Menifee County is a mixed county in KY with a population of approximately 193,741.

$/Acre: $5,105

Property Tax: 0.86%

Growing Season: 180 days

Broadband: 56%

Safety: 7/10

Density: 138.6/sq mi

Pros

No building codes

Cons

Limited amenities

Taxes & Cost of Living

Property Tax Rate0.86%

Local Sales Tax0.94%

Combined Sales Tax6.94%

Cost of Living Index86.3

Median Household Income$51,201

Poverty Rate21.8%

Homestead ExemptionYes

Land & Building

Avg Land $/Acre$5,105

Median Home Price$360K

Acres for Sale1308

Building CodeNone

Permit Required

Zoning TypeNo Zoning

Tiny Home Friendly

Mobile Home Friendly

Min Lot Size2.5 acres

Climate & Growing

USDA Zone7

Growing Season180 days

Annual Rainfall50 inches

Avg Summer High88°F

Avg Winter Low28°F

Soil TypeClay

Soil Quality6/10

Elevation1,904 ft

Top CropsTobacco

Natural Disaster Risk

Drought4/10

Wildfire2/10

Tornado3/10

Flood6/10

Water & Energy

Primary Water SourceWell

Well Depth (avg)292 ft

Water AvailabilityAdequate

Solar (Avg PSH)3.8

Wind Potential7/10

Electric Rate$0.13/kWh

Laws & Regulations

Unincorporated

HOA PrevalenceRare

Livestock Allowed

Chicken OrdinanceRestricted

Burn Permit Required

Raw Milk AccessNo

Safety

Violent Crime /100K300

Property Crime /100K365

Overall Safety7/10

Sheriff Response18 minutes average

Healthcare

Nearest Hospital21.7 miles

Emergency Room

Healthcare Facilities6

Infrastructure & Community

Broadband Coverage56%

Cell CoveragePoor

Starlink Available

Nearest Town19 miles

Nearest City62 miles

School District5/10

Farmers Markets2

Public Land Nearby10%

Business & Employment

Unemployment Rate4.7%

Ag EconomyWeak