Scott County

KY · Pop. 10,558 · Rural County

7Homestead Score

Scott County is a rural county in KY with a population of approximately 10,558.

$/Acre: $800

Property Tax: 0.86%

Growing Season: 196 days

Broadband: 56%

Safety: 6/10

Density: 7.4/sq mi

Pros

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

Cons

Limited amenities

Taxes & Cost of Living

Property Tax Rate0.86%

Local Sales Tax1.7%

Combined Sales Tax7.7%

Cost of Living Index86.4

Median Household Income$46,857

Poverty Rate15.4%

Homestead ExemptionYes

Land & Building

Avg Land $/Acre$800

Median Home Price$203K

Acres for Sale2064

Building CodeNone

Permit Required

Zoning TypeMinimal Zoning

Tiny Home Friendly

Mobile Home Friendly

Min Lot Size2.5 acres

Climate & Growing

USDA Zone5

Growing Season196 days

Annual Rainfall46.7 inches

Avg Summer High86°F

Avg Winter Low24°F

Soil TypeSilt

Soil Quality8/10

Elevation2,008 ft

Top CropsSoybeans

Natural Disaster Risk

Drought3/10

Wildfire3/10

Tornado5/10

Flood4/10

Water & Energy

Primary Water SourceSpring

Well Depth (avg)329 ft

Water AvailabilityAbundant

Solar (Avg PSH)3.8

Wind Potential6/10

Electric Rate$0.13/kWh

Laws & Regulations

Unincorporated

HOA PrevalenceRare

Livestock Allowed

Chicken OrdinanceAllowed

Burn Permit Required

Raw Milk AccessYes

Safety

Violent Crime /100K379

Property Crime /100K456

Overall Safety6/10

Sheriff Response34 minutes average

Healthcare

Nearest Hospital32.9 miles

Emergency Room

Healthcare Facilities1

Infrastructure & Community

Broadband Coverage56%

Cell CoveragePoor

Starlink Available

Nearest Town27 miles

Nearest City64 miles

School District7/10

Farmers Markets0

Public Land Nearby27%

Business & Employment

Unemployment Rate5.9%

Ag EconomyStrong