Muhlenberg County

KY · Pop. 48,037 · Suburban County

6Homestead Score

Muhlenberg County is a suburban county in KY with a population of approximately 48,037.

$/Acre: $1,630

Property Tax: 0.86%

Growing Season: 191 days

Broadband: 71%

Safety: 6/10

Density: 50.6/sq mi

Pros

Affordable land, Long growing season, Good internet

Cons

Strict building codes

Taxes & Cost of Living

Property Tax Rate0.86%

Local Sales Tax1.02%

Combined Sales Tax7.02%

Cost of Living Index90.5

Median Household Income$63,277

Poverty Rate12.9%

Homestead ExemptionYes

Land & Building

Avg Land $/Acre$1,630

Median Home Price$255K

Acres for Sale224

Building CodeFull IRC

Permit Required

Zoning TypeLimited Zoning

Tiny Home Friendly

Mobile Home Friendly

Min Lot Size0.5 acres

Climate & Growing

USDA Zone7

Growing Season191 days

Annual Rainfall46.3 inches

Avg Summer High85°F

Avg Winter Low28°F

Soil TypeSandy

Soil Quality6/10

Elevation2,256 ft

Top CropsCorn

Natural Disaster Risk

Drought1/10

Wildfire2/10

Tornado3/10

Flood5/10

Water & Energy

Primary Water SourceWell

Well Depth (avg)160 ft

Water AvailabilityAbundant

Solar (Avg PSH)4.4

Wind Potential8/10

Electric Rate$0.17/kWh

Laws & Regulations

Unincorporated

HOA PrevalenceSome

Livestock Allowed

Chicken OrdinanceRestricted

Burn Permit Required

Raw Milk AccessNo

Safety

Violent Crime /100K349

Property Crime /100K248

Overall Safety6/10

Sheriff Response46 minutes average

Healthcare

Nearest Hospital19.7 miles

Emergency Room

Healthcare Facilities2

Infrastructure & Community

Broadband Coverage71%

Cell CoverageFair

Starlink Available

Nearest Town11 miles

Nearest City23 miles

School District6/10

Farmers Markets1

Public Land Nearby24%

Business & Employment

Unemployment Rate6.7%

Ag EconomyModerate