Mercer County

KY · Pop. 124,768 · Mixed County

8Homestead Score

Mercer County is a mixed county in KY with a population of approximately 124,768.

$/Acre: $4,425

Property Tax: 0.86%

Growing Season: 199 days

Broadband: 71%

Safety: 7/10

Density: 157.5/sq mi

Pros

No building codes, Long growing season, Good internet

Cons

Limited amenities

Taxes & Cost of Living

Property Tax Rate0.86%

Local Sales Tax0.18%

Combined Sales Tax6.18%

Cost of Living Index92.7

Median Household Income$78,623

Poverty Rate23.7%

Homestead ExemptionYes

Land & Building

Avg Land $/Acre$4,425

Median Home Price$359K

Acres for Sale4369

Building CodeNone

Permit Required

Zoning TypeMinimal Zoning

Tiny Home Friendly

Mobile Home Friendly

Min Lot Size2.5 acres

Climate & Growing

USDA Zone9

Growing Season199 days

Annual Rainfall51.8 inches

Avg Summer High85°F

Avg Winter Low28°F

Soil TypeClay

Soil Quality7/10

Elevation3,062 ft

Top CropsHay

Natural Disaster Risk

Drought3/10

Wildfire2/10

Tornado3/10

Flood5/10

Water & Energy

Primary Water SourceWell

Well Depth (avg)352 ft

Water AvailabilityAbundant

Solar (Avg PSH)4.1

Wind Potential4/10

Electric Rate$0.17/kWh

Laws & Regulations

Unincorporated

HOA PrevalenceRare

Livestock Allowed

Chicken OrdinanceRestricted

Burn Permit Required

Raw Milk AccessNo

Safety

Violent Crime /100K227

Property Crime /100K172

Overall Safety7/10

Sheriff Response46 minutes average

Healthcare

Nearest Hospital25.7 miles

Emergency Room

Healthcare Facilities5

Infrastructure & Community

Broadband Coverage71%

Cell CoverageFair

Starlink Available

Nearest Town17 miles

Nearest City56 miles

School District9/10

Farmers Markets1

Public Land Nearby23%

Business & Employment

Unemployment Rate5.4%

Ag EconomyWeak