Taylor County

KY · Pop. 14,549 · Suburban County

7Homestead Score

Taylor County is a suburban county in KY with a population of approximately 14,549.

$/Acre: $1,451

Property Tax: 0.86%

Growing Season: 185 days

Broadband: 61%

Safety: 7/10

Density: 38.9/sq mi

Pros

Affordable land, Long growing season

Cons

Limited amenities

Taxes & Cost of Living

Property Tax Rate0.86%

Local Sales Tax1.53%

Combined Sales Tax7.53%

Cost of Living Index89.5

Median Household Income$38,815

Poverty Rate24.2%

Homestead ExemptionYes

Land & Building

Avg Land $/Acre$1,451

Median Home Price$289K

Acres for Sale3978

Building CodeBasic

Permit Required

Zoning TypeLimited Zoning

Tiny Home Friendly

Mobile Home Friendly

Min Lot Size0.5 acres

Climate & Growing

USDA Zone8

Growing Season185 days

Annual Rainfall48.8 inches

Avg Summer High85°F

Avg Winter Low26°F

Soil TypeSandy

Soil Quality9/10

Elevation2,395 ft

Top CropsWheat

Natural Disaster Risk

Drought3/10

Wildfire1/10

Tornado3/10

Flood6/10

Water & Energy

Primary Water SourceMunicipal

Well Depth (avg)147 ft

Water AvailabilityAdequate

Solar (Avg PSH)4.3

Wind Potential4/10

Electric Rate$0.17/kWh

Laws & Regulations

Unincorporated

HOA PrevalenceSome

Livestock Allowed

Chicken OrdinanceRestricted

Burn Permit Required

Raw Milk AccessYes

Safety

Violent Crime /100K287

Property Crime /100K297

Overall Safety7/10

Sheriff Response44 minutes average

Healthcare

Nearest Hospital20 miles

Emergency Room

Healthcare Facilities1

Infrastructure & Community

Broadband Coverage61%

Cell CoverageFair

Starlink Available

Nearest Town9 miles

Nearest City37 miles

School District6/10

Farmers Markets2

Public Land Nearby3%

Business & Employment

Unemployment Rate4.6%

Ag EconomyModerate