Russell County

KY · Pop. 12,621 · Rural County

7Homestead Score

Russell County is a rural county in KY with a population of approximately 12,621.

$/Acre: $963

Property Tax: 0.86%

Growing Season: 192 days

Broadband: 31%

Safety: 6/10

Density: 15/sq mi

Pros

Rural setting, Affordable land, No building codes, Long growing season

Cons

Limited internet, Higher crime rate

Taxes & Cost of Living

Property Tax Rate0.86%

Local Sales Tax0.2%

Combined Sales Tax6.2%

Cost of Living Index86.7

Median Household Income$87,724

Poverty Rate21.9%

Homestead ExemptionYes

Land & Building

Avg Land $/Acre$963

Median Home Price$193K

Acres for Sale2686

Building CodeNone

Permit Required

Zoning TypeMinimal Zoning

Tiny Home Friendly

Mobile Home Friendly

Min Lot Size2.5 acres

Climate & Growing

USDA Zone6

Growing Season192 days

Annual Rainfall45.1 inches

Avg Summer High87°F

Avg Winter Low23°F

Soil TypeSilt

Soil Quality9/10

Elevation2,940 ft

Top CropsCorn

Natural Disaster Risk

Drought4/10

Wildfire2/10

Tornado4/10

Flood5/10

Water & Energy

Primary Water SourceWell

Well Depth (avg)158 ft

Water AvailabilityAbundant

Solar (Avg PSH)3.6

Wind Potential6/10

Electric Rate$0.12/kWh

Laws & Regulations

Unincorporated

HOA PrevalenceRare

Livestock Allowed

Chicken OrdinanceAllowed

Burn Permit Required

Raw Milk AccessNo

Safety

Violent Crime /100K413

Property Crime /100K453

Overall Safety6/10

Sheriff Response24 minutes average

Healthcare

Nearest Hospital40.2 miles

Emergency Room

Healthcare Facilities1

Infrastructure & Community

Broadband Coverage31%

Cell CoveragePoor

Starlink Available

Nearest Town21 miles

Nearest City49 miles

School District6/10

Farmers Markets0

Public Land Nearby39%

Business & Employment

Unemployment Rate3.5%

Ag EconomyStrong