Owen County

KY · Pop. 108,948 · Mixed County

6Homestead Score

Owen County is a mixed county in KY with a population of approximately 108,948.

$/Acre: $8,009

Property Tax: 0.86%

Growing Season: 187 days

Broadband: 60%

Safety: 6/10

Density: 347/sq mi

Pros

Long growing season

Cons

Expensive land

Taxes & Cost of Living

Property Tax Rate0.86%

Local Sales Tax1.32%

Combined Sales Tax7.32%

Cost of Living Index91.8

Median Household Income$53,435

Poverty Rate13.4%

Homestead ExemptionYes

Land & Building

Avg Land $/Acre$8,009

Median Home Price$427K

Acres for Sale4513

Building CodeBasic

Permit Required

Zoning TypeNo Zoning

Tiny Home Friendly

Mobile Home Friendly

Min Lot Size2.5 acres

Climate & Growing

USDA Zone6

Growing Season187 days

Annual Rainfall43.9 inches

Avg Summer High86°F

Avg Winter Low22°F

Soil TypeLoam

Soil Quality8/10

Elevation2,321 ft

Top CropsHay

Natural Disaster Risk

Drought3/10

Wildfire2/10

Tornado2/10

Flood3/10

Water & Energy

Primary Water SourceMunicipal

Well Depth (avg)291 ft

Water AvailabilityLimited

Solar (Avg PSH)3.9

Wind Potential7/10

Electric Rate$0.14/kWh

Laws & Regulations

Unincorporated

HOA PrevalenceRare

Livestock Allowed

Chicken OrdinanceAllowed

Burn Permit Required

Raw Milk AccessNo

Safety

Violent Crime /100K327

Property Crime /100K437

Overall Safety6/10

Sheriff Response36 minutes average

Healthcare

Nearest Hospital26.5 miles

Emergency Room

Healthcare Facilities4

Infrastructure & Community

Broadband Coverage60%

Cell CoveragePoor

Starlink Available

Nearest Town18 miles

Nearest City52 miles

School District7/10

Farmers Markets1

Public Land Nearby25%

Business & Employment

Unemployment Rate5.2%

Ag EconomyWeak