Oldham County

KY · Pop. 190,965 · Mixed County

6Homestead Score

Oldham County is a mixed county in KY with a population of approximately 190,965.

$/Acre: $5,054
Property Tax: 0.86%
Growing Season: 183 days
Broadband: 61%
Safety: 7/10
Density: 183.4/sq mi

Pros

Long growing season

Cons

Strict building codes

Taxes & Cost of Living

Property Tax Rate0.86%
Local Sales Tax0.57%
Combined Sales Tax6.57%
Cost of Living Index98.9
Median Household Income$91,528
Poverty Rate15.5%
Homestead ExemptionYes

Land & Building

Avg Land $/Acre$5,054
Median Home Price$440K
Acres for Sale3428
Building CodeFull IRC
Permit Required
Zoning TypeMinimal Zoning
Tiny Home Friendly
Mobile Home Friendly
Min Lot Size2.5 acres

Climate & Growing

USDA Zone7
Growing Season183 days
Annual Rainfall42.7 inches
Avg Summer High88°F
Avg Winter Low22°F
Soil TypeSandy
Soil Quality8/10
Elevation2,983 ft
Top CropsVegetables

Natural Disaster Risk

Drought1/10
Wildfire1/10
Tornado5/10
Flood5/10

Water & Energy

Primary Water SourceMunicipal
Well Depth (avg)128 ft
Water AvailabilityAbundant
Solar (Avg PSH)3.9
Wind Potential6/10
Electric Rate$0.18/kWh

Laws & Regulations

Unincorporated
HOA PrevalenceRare
Livestock Allowed
Chicken OrdinanceRestricted
Burn Permit Required
Raw Milk AccessNo

Safety

Violent Crime /100K245
Property Crime /100K256
Overall Safety7/10
Sheriff Response41 minutes average

Healthcare

Nearest Hospital43 miles
Emergency Room
Healthcare Facilities5

Infrastructure & Community

Broadband Coverage61%
Cell CoverageFair
Starlink Available
Nearest Town17 miles
Nearest City59 miles
School District7/10
Farmers Markets2
Public Land Nearby18%

Business & Employment

Unemployment Rate7.2%
Ag EconomyWeak