Montgomery County

KY · Pop. 191,409 · Mixed County

7Homestead Score

Montgomery County is a mixed county in KY with a population of approximately 191,409.

$/Acre: $7,630

Property Tax: 0.86%

Growing Season: 188 days

Broadband: 60%

Safety: 7/10

Density: 200.2/sq mi

Pros

No building codes, Long growing season

Cons

Limited amenities

Taxes & Cost of Living

Property Tax Rate0.86%

Local Sales Tax0.12%

Combined Sales Tax6.12%

Cost of Living Index96.1

Median Household Income$51,117

Poverty Rate16.5%

Homestead ExemptionYes

Land & Building

Avg Land $/Acre$7,630

Median Home Price$528K

Acres for Sale4629

Building CodeNone

Permit Required

Zoning TypeMinimal Zoning

Tiny Home Friendly

Mobile Home Friendly

Min Lot Size2.5 acres

Climate & Growing

USDA Zone5

Growing Season188 days

Annual Rainfall43 inches

Avg Summer High84°F

Avg Winter Low24°F

Soil TypeSandy

Soil Quality7/10

Elevation3,552 ft

Top CropsWheat

Natural Disaster Risk

Drought2/10

Wildfire2/10

Tornado5/10

Flood6/10

Water & Energy

Primary Water SourceSpring

Well Depth (avg)315 ft

Water AvailabilityAbundant

Solar (Avg PSH)4.3

Wind Potential8/10

Electric Rate$0.17/kWh

Laws & Regulations

Unincorporated

HOA PrevalenceRare

Livestock Allowed

Chicken OrdinanceAllowed

Burn Permit Required

Raw Milk AccessNo

Safety

Violent Crime /100K300

Property Crime /100K414

Overall Safety7/10

Sheriff Response41 minutes average

Healthcare

Nearest Hospital27.4 miles

Emergency Room

Healthcare Facilities6

Infrastructure & Community

Broadband Coverage60%

Cell CoveragePoor

Starlink Available

Nearest Town19 miles

Nearest City54 miles

School District5/10

Farmers Markets2

Public Land Nearby14%

Business & Employment

Unemployment Rate3.5%

Ag EconomyWeak