Rowan County

KY · Pop. 27,932 · Rural County

6Homestead Score

Rowan County is a rural county in KY with a population of approximately 27,932.

$/Acre: $782

Property Tax: 0.86%

Growing Season: 191 days

Broadband: 51%

Safety: 6/10

Density: 24/sq mi

Pros

Rural setting, Affordable land, Long growing season

Cons

Higher crime rate

Taxes & Cost of Living

Property Tax Rate0.86%

Local Sales Tax1.6%

Combined Sales Tax7.6%

Cost of Living Index86.1

Median Household Income$50,067

Poverty Rate15.1%

Homestead ExemptionYes

Land & Building

Avg Land $/Acre$782

Median Home Price$203K

Acres for Sale4902

Building CodeBasic

Permit Required

Zoning TypeMinimal Zoning

Tiny Home Friendly

Mobile Home Friendly

Min Lot Size2.5 acres

Climate & Growing

USDA Zone5

Growing Season191 days

Annual Rainfall50.4 inches

Avg Summer High86°F

Avg Winter Low27°F

Soil TypeLoam

Soil Quality7/10

Elevation2,546 ft

Top CropsCorn

Natural Disaster Risk

Drought2/10

Wildfire1/10

Tornado2/10

Flood4/10

Water & Energy

Primary Water SourceSpring

Well Depth (avg)353 ft

Water AvailabilityAbundant

Solar (Avg PSH)4.4

Wind Potential7/10

Electric Rate$0.15/kWh

Laws & Regulations

Unincorporated

HOA PrevalenceRare

Livestock Allowed

Chicken OrdinanceAllowed

Burn Permit Required

Raw Milk AccessNo

Safety

Violent Crime /100K425

Property Crime /100K394

Overall Safety6/10

Sheriff Response28 minutes average

Healthcare

Nearest Hospital49.9 miles

Emergency Room

Healthcare Facilities3

Infrastructure & Community

Broadband Coverage51%

Cell CoveragePoor

Starlink Available

Nearest Town16 miles

Nearest City59 miles

School District5/10

Farmers Markets1

Public Land Nearby23%

Business & Employment

Unemployment Rate6.1%

Ag EconomyStrong