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