Pendleton County

KY · Pop. 139,543 · Mixed County

7Homestead Score

Pendleton County is a mixed county in KY with a population of approximately 139,543.

$/Acre: $5,384

Property Tax: 0.86%

Growing Season: 209 days

Broadband: 51%

Safety: 7/10

Density: 173.8/sq mi

Pros

Long growing season

Cons

Limited amenities

Taxes & Cost of Living

Property Tax Rate0.86%

Local Sales Tax0.68%

Combined Sales Tax6.68%

Cost of Living Index94.4

Median Household Income$73,735

Poverty Rate11.7%

Homestead ExemptionYes

Land & Building

Avg Land $/Acre$5,384

Median Home Price$385K

Acres for Sale4154

Building CodeBasic

Permit Required

Zoning TypeNo Zoning

Tiny Home Friendly

Mobile Home Friendly

Min Lot Size2.5 acres

Climate & Growing

USDA Zone6

Growing Season209 days

Annual Rainfall46.6 inches

Avg Summer High86°F

Avg Winter Low22°F

Soil TypeClay

Soil Quality7/10

Elevation3,621 ft

Top CropsVegetables

Natural Disaster Risk

Drought3/10

Wildfire3/10

Tornado5/10

Flood6/10

Water & Energy

Primary Water SourceMunicipal

Well Depth (avg)355 ft

Water AvailabilityAbundant

Solar (Avg PSH)3.7

Wind Potential6/10

Electric Rate$0.15/kWh

Laws & Regulations

Unincorporated

HOA PrevalenceRare

Livestock Allowed

Chicken OrdinanceRestricted

Burn Permit Required

Raw Milk AccessYes

Safety

Violent Crime /100K235

Property Crime /100K259

Overall Safety7/10

Sheriff Response29 minutes average

Healthcare

Nearest Hospital27.8 miles

Emergency Room

Healthcare Facilities5

Infrastructure & Community

Broadband Coverage51%

Cell CoveragePoor

Starlink Available

Nearest Town18 miles

Nearest City46 miles

School District8/10

Farmers Markets2

Public Land Nearby47%

Business & Employment

Unemployment Rate7.4%

Ag EconomyWeak