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