Spencer County

KY · Pop. 57,327 · Mixed County

6Homestead Score

Spencer County is a mixed county in KY with a population of approximately 57,327.

$/Acre: $6,566

Property Tax: 0.86%

Growing Season: 187 days

Broadband: 67%

Safety: 6/10

Density: 181.4/sq mi

Pros

Long growing season

Cons

Higher crime rate

Taxes & Cost of Living

Property Tax Rate0.86%

Local Sales Tax1.52%

Combined Sales Tax7.52%

Cost of Living Index95.9

Median Household Income$90,632

Poverty Rate23.2%

Homestead ExemptionYes

Land & Building

Avg Land $/Acre$6,566

Median Home Price$432K

Acres for Sale2905

Building CodeBasic

Permit Required

Zoning TypeNo Zoning

Tiny Home Friendly

Mobile Home Friendly

Min Lot Size2.5 acres

Climate & Growing

USDA Zone5

Growing Season187 days

Annual Rainfall47.8 inches

Avg Summer High86°F

Avg Winter Low26°F

Soil TypeClay

Soil Quality6/10

Elevation2,538 ft

Top CropsWheat

Natural Disaster Risk

Drought2/10

Wildfire2/10

Tornado5/10

Flood3/10

Water & Energy

Primary Water SourceSpring

Well Depth (avg)352 ft

Water AvailabilityAdequate

Solar (Avg PSH)4.2

Wind Potential7/10

Electric Rate$0.17/kWh

Laws & Regulations

Unincorporated

HOA PrevalenceRare

Livestock Allowed

Chicken OrdinanceRestricted

Burn Permit Required

Raw Milk AccessNo

Safety

Violent Crime /100K402

Property Crime /100K253

Overall Safety6/10

Sheriff Response15 minutes average

Healthcare

Nearest Hospital21 miles

Emergency Room

Healthcare Facilities2

Infrastructure & Community

Broadband Coverage67%

Cell CoverageFair

Starlink Available

Nearest Town15 miles

Nearest City52 miles

School District7/10

Farmers Markets0

Public Land Nearby44%

Business & Employment

Unemployment Rate7.2%

Ag EconomyWeak