Monroe County

KY · Pop. 156,760 · Mixed County

7Homestead Score

Monroe County is a mixed county in KY with a population of approximately 156,760.

$/Acre: $3,832

Property Tax: 0.86%

Growing Season: 209 days

Broadband: 32%

Safety: 6/10

Density: 145.8/sq mi

Pros

No building codes, Long growing season

Cons

Limited internet

Taxes & Cost of Living

Property Tax Rate0.86%

Local Sales Tax0.48%

Combined Sales Tax6.48%

Cost of Living Index88.7

Median Household Income$65,572

Poverty Rate21.9%

Homestead ExemptionYes

Land & Building

Avg Land $/Acre$3,832

Median Home Price$428K

Acres for Sale964

Building CodeNone

Permit Required

Zoning TypeNo Zoning

Tiny Home Friendly

Mobile Home Friendly

Min Lot Size2.5 acres

Climate & Growing

USDA Zone8

Growing Season209 days

Annual Rainfall45.5 inches

Avg Summer High85°F

Avg Winter Low24°F

Soil TypeSilt

Soil Quality8/10

Elevation3,775 ft

Top CropsTobacco

Natural Disaster Risk

Drought2/10

Wildfire3/10

Tornado4/10

Flood6/10

Water & Energy

Primary Water SourceMunicipal

Well Depth (avg)115 ft

Water AvailabilityAbundant

Solar (Avg PSH)4.3

Wind Potential5/10

Electric Rate$0.18/kWh

Laws & Regulations

Unincorporated

HOA PrevalenceRare

Livestock Allowed

Chicken OrdinanceRestricted

Burn Permit Required

Raw Milk AccessNo

Safety

Violent Crime /100K378

Property Crime /100K494

Overall Safety6/10

Sheriff Response13 minutes average

Healthcare

Nearest Hospital27.4 miles

Emergency Room

Healthcare Facilities4

Infrastructure & Community

Broadband Coverage32%

Cell CoveragePoor

Starlink Available

Nearest Town16 miles

Nearest City59 miles

School District8/10

Farmers Markets2

Public Land Nearby27%

Business & Employment

Unemployment Rate4%

Ag EconomyWeak