Metcalfe County

KY · Pop. 65,367 · Suburban County

6Homestead Score

Metcalfe County is a suburban county in KY with a population of approximately 65,367.

$/Acre: $1,184

Property Tax: 0.86%

Growing Season: 187 days

Broadband: 73%

Safety: 6/10

Density: 46.1/sq mi

Pros

Affordable land, Long growing season, Good internet

Cons

Strict building codes

Taxes & Cost of Living

Property Tax Rate0.86%

Local Sales Tax0.25%

Combined Sales Tax6.25%

Cost of Living Index90.9

Median Household Income$66,617

Poverty Rate10.5%

Homestead ExemptionYes

Land & Building

Avg Land $/Acre$1,184

Median Home Price$262K

Acres for Sale18

Building CodeFull IRC

Permit Required

Zoning TypeLimited Zoning

Tiny Home Friendly

Mobile Home Friendly

Min Lot Size0.5 acres

Climate & Growing

USDA Zone6

Growing Season187 days

Annual Rainfall46.7 inches

Avg Summer High88°F

Avg Winter Low24°F

Soil TypeSilt

Soil Quality9/10

Elevation1,974 ft

Top CropsWheat

Natural Disaster Risk

Drought3/10

Wildfire4/10

Tornado2/10

Flood3/10

Water & Energy

Primary Water SourceMunicipal

Well Depth (avg)295 ft

Water AvailabilityAbundant

Solar (Avg PSH)4.1

Wind Potential8/10

Electric Rate$0.17/kWh

Laws & Regulations

Unincorporated

HOA PrevalenceSome

Livestock Allowed

Chicken OrdinanceAllowed

Burn Permit Required

Raw Milk AccessYes

Safety

Violent Crime /100K347

Property Crime /100K234

Overall Safety6/10

Sheriff Response38 minutes average

Healthcare

Nearest Hospital18.3 miles

Emergency Room

Healthcare Facilities3

Infrastructure & Community

Broadband Coverage73%

Cell CoverageFair

Starlink Available

Nearest Town7 miles

Nearest City33 miles

School District8/10

Farmers Markets2

Public Land Nearby11%

Business & Employment

Unemployment Rate7.4%

Ag EconomyModerate