Simpson County

KY · Pop. 177,161 · Mixed County

6Homestead Score

Simpson County is a mixed county in KY with a population of approximately 177,161.

$/Acre: $7,208

Property Tax: 0.86%

Growing Season: 183 days

Broadband: 34%

Safety: 7/10

Density: 200.2/sq mi

Pros

No building codes, Long growing season

Cons

Limited internet

Taxes & Cost of Living

Property Tax Rate0.86%

Local Sales Tax1.35%

Combined Sales Tax7.35%

Cost of Living Index99.1

Median Household Income$39,451

Poverty Rate20.8%

Homestead ExemptionYes

Land & Building

Avg Land $/Acre$7,208

Median Home Price$463K

Acres for Sale4224

Building CodeNone

Permit Required

Zoning TypeNo Zoning

Tiny Home Friendly

Mobile Home Friendly

Min Lot Size2.5 acres

Climate & Growing

USDA Zone9

Growing Season183 days

Annual Rainfall50 inches

Avg Summer High88°F

Avg Winter Low26°F

Soil TypeLoam

Soil Quality8/10

Elevation3,319 ft

Top CropsWheat

Natural Disaster Risk

Drought3/10

Wildfire1/10

Tornado5/10

Flood6/10

Water & Energy

Primary Water SourceWell

Well Depth (avg)163 ft

Water AvailabilityAbundant

Solar (Avg PSH)4

Wind Potential6/10

Electric Rate$0.17/kWh

Laws & Regulations

Unincorporated

HOA PrevalenceRare

Livestock Allowed

Chicken OrdinanceRestricted

Burn Permit Required

Raw Milk AccessNo

Safety

Violent Crime /100K298

Property Crime /100K249

Overall Safety7/10

Sheriff Response22 minutes average

Healthcare

Nearest Hospital21.4 miles

Emergency Room

Healthcare Facilities5

Infrastructure & Community

Broadband Coverage34%

Cell CoveragePoor

Starlink Available

Nearest Town15 miles

Nearest City49 miles

School District9/10

Farmers Markets2

Public Land Nearby59%

Business & Employment

Unemployment Rate6.1%

Ag EconomyWeak