Morgan County

KY · Pop. 83,452 · Suburban County

7Homestead Score

Morgan County is a suburban county in KY with a population of approximately 83,452.

$/Acre: $2,305

Property Tax: 0.86%

Growing Season: 208 days

Broadband: 73%

Safety: 7/10

Density: 73.3/sq mi

Pros

Affordable land, Long growing season, Good internet

Cons

Strict building codes

Taxes & Cost of Living

Property Tax Rate0.86%

Local Sales Tax1.18%

Combined Sales Tax7.18%

Cost of Living Index91.8

Median Household Income$80,496

Poverty Rate24.5%

Homestead ExemptionYes

Land & Building

Avg Land $/Acre$2,305

Median Home Price$177K

Acres for Sale3937

Building CodeFull IRC

Permit Required

Zoning TypeLimited Zoning

Tiny Home Friendly

Mobile Home Friendly

Min Lot Size0.5 acres

Climate & Growing

USDA Zone5

Growing Season208 days

Annual Rainfall47 inches

Avg Summer High85°F

Avg Winter Low25°F

Soil TypeLoam

Soil Quality7/10

Elevation3,838 ft

Top CropsVegetables

Natural Disaster Risk

Drought3/10

Wildfire2/10

Tornado4/10

Flood6/10

Water & Energy

Primary Water SourceWell

Well Depth (avg)305 ft

Water AvailabilityAdequate

Solar (Avg PSH)4.2

Wind Potential5/10

Electric Rate$0.13/kWh

Laws & Regulations

Unincorporated

HOA PrevalenceSome

Livestock Allowed

Chicken OrdinanceRestricted

Burn Permit Required

Raw Milk AccessYes

Safety

Violent Crime /100K273

Property Crime /100K337

Overall Safety7/10

Sheriff Response21 minutes average

Healthcare

Nearest Hospital15.1 miles

Emergency Room

Healthcare Facilities2

Infrastructure & Community

Broadband Coverage73%

Cell CoverageFair

Starlink Available

Nearest Town13 miles

Nearest City20 miles

School District7/10

Farmers Markets2

Public Land Nearby52%

Business & Employment

Unemployment Rate4.7%

Ag EconomyModerate