Owsley County

KY · Pop. 130,469 · Mixed County

7Homestead Score

Owsley County is a mixed county in KY with a population of approximately 130,469.

$/Acre: $4,692
Property Tax: 0.86%
Growing Season: 208 days
Broadband: 77%
Safety: 6/10
Density: 150/sq mi

Pros

Long growing season, Good internet

Cons

Limited amenities

Taxes & Cost of Living

Property Tax Rate0.86%
Local Sales Tax0.01%
Combined Sales Tax6.01%
Cost of Living Index87.1
Median Household Income$45,459
Poverty Rate13.7%
Homestead ExemptionYes

Land & Building

Avg Land $/Acre$4,692
Median Home Price$374K
Acres for Sale1415
Building CodeBasic
Permit Required
Zoning TypeNo Zoning
Tiny Home Friendly
Mobile Home Friendly
Min Lot Size2.5 acres

Climate & Growing

USDA Zone9
Growing Season208 days
Annual Rainfall42.3 inches
Avg Summer High84°F
Avg Winter Low29°F
Soil TypeSilt
Soil Quality6/10
Elevation3,390 ft
Top CropsWheat

Natural Disaster Risk

Drought3/10
Wildfire3/10
Tornado2/10
Flood6/10

Water & Energy

Primary Water SourceSpring
Well Depth (avg)317 ft
Water AvailabilityAdequate
Solar (Avg PSH)3.7
Wind Potential6/10
Electric Rate$0.13/kWh

Laws & Regulations

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

Safety

Violent Crime /100K325
Property Crime /100K255
Overall Safety6/10
Sheriff Response19 minutes average

Healthcare

Nearest Hospital38.1 miles
Emergency Room
Healthcare Facilities3

Infrastructure & Community

Broadband Coverage77%
Cell CoverageFair
Starlink Available
Nearest Town6 miles
Nearest City47 miles
School District6/10
Farmers Markets1
Public Land Nearby24%

Business & Employment

Unemployment Rate5.8%
Ag EconomyWeak