Pulaski County

KY · Pop. 190,231 · Mixed County

6Homestead Score

Pulaski County is a mixed county in KY with a population of approximately 190,231.

$/Acre: $4,896

Property Tax: 0.86%

Growing Season: 208 days

Broadband: 67%

Safety: 6/10

Density: 135.3/sq mi

Pros

Long growing season

Cons

Strict building codes

Taxes & Cost of Living

Property Tax Rate0.86%

Local Sales Tax1%

Combined Sales Tax7%

Cost of Living Index96.8

Median Household Income$80,512

Poverty Rate20.8%

Homestead ExemptionYes

Land & Building

Avg Land $/Acre$4,896

Median Home Price$418K

Acres for Sale4899

Building CodeFull IRC

Permit Required

Zoning TypeNo Zoning

Tiny Home Friendly

Mobile Home Friendly

Min Lot Size2.5 acres

Climate & Growing

USDA Zone8

Growing Season208 days

Annual Rainfall47.6 inches

Avg Summer High86°F

Avg Winter Low29°F

Soil TypeSandy

Soil Quality9/10

Elevation3,244 ft

Top CropsCotton

Natural Disaster Risk

Drought4/10

Wildfire4/10

Tornado5/10

Flood6/10

Water & Energy

Primary Water SourceSpring

Well Depth (avg)153 ft

Water AvailabilityAbundant

Solar (Avg PSH)4.4

Wind Potential4/10

Electric Rate$0.16/kWh

Laws & Regulations

Unincorporated

HOA PrevalenceRare

Livestock Allowed

Chicken OrdinanceRestricted

Burn Permit Required

Raw Milk AccessNo

Safety

Violent Crime /100K385

Property Crime /100K376

Overall Safety6/10

Sheriff Response42 minutes average

Healthcare

Nearest Hospital23.5 miles

Emergency Room

Healthcare Facilities6

Infrastructure & Community

Broadband Coverage67%

Cell CoverageFair

Starlink Available

Nearest Town15 miles

Nearest City58 miles

School District7/10

Farmers Markets3

Public Land Nearby4%

Business & Employment

Unemployment Rate6.5%

Ag EconomyWeak