Ohio County

KY · Pop. 157,224 · Mixed County

7Homestead Score

Ohio County is a mixed county in KY with a population of approximately 157,224.

$/Acre: $6,643

Property Tax: 0.86%

Growing Season: 197 days

Broadband: 47%

Safety: 6/10

Density: 266.9/sq mi

Pros

No building codes, Long growing season

Cons

Limited internet

Taxes & Cost of Living

Property Tax Rate0.86%

Local Sales Tax0.91%

Combined Sales Tax6.91%

Cost of Living Index97.3

Median Household Income$85,922

Poverty Rate14.6%

Homestead ExemptionYes

Land & Building

Avg Land $/Acre$6,643

Median Home Price$482K

Acres for Sale2287

Building CodeNone

Permit Required

Zoning TypeMinimal Zoning

Tiny Home Friendly

Mobile Home Friendly

Min Lot Size2.5 acres

Climate & Growing

USDA Zone5

Growing Season197 days

Annual Rainfall47.1 inches

Avg Summer High88°F

Avg Winter Low25°F

Soil TypeClay

Soil Quality7/10

Elevation2,084 ft

Top CropsTobacco

Natural Disaster Risk

Drought1/10

Wildfire4/10

Tornado4/10

Flood4/10

Water & Energy

Primary Water SourceSpring

Well Depth (avg)267 ft

Water AvailabilityAbundant

Solar (Avg PSH)4.2

Wind Potential6/10

Electric Rate$0.14/kWh

Laws & Regulations

Unincorporated

HOA PrevalenceRare

Livestock Allowed

Chicken OrdinanceRestricted

Burn Permit Required

Raw Milk AccessNo

Safety

Violent Crime /100K349

Property Crime /100K356

Overall Safety6/10

Sheriff Response23 minutes average

Healthcare

Nearest Hospital43.5 miles

Emergency Room

Healthcare Facilities3

Infrastructure & Community

Broadband Coverage47%

Cell CoveragePoor

Starlink Available

Nearest Town16 miles

Nearest City50 miles

School District7/10

Farmers Markets1

Public Land Nearby15%

Business & Employment

Unemployment Rate7.7%

Ag EconomyWeak