Washington County

KY · Pop. 79,267 · Suburban County

7Homestead Score

Washington County is a suburban county in KY with a population of approximately 79,267.

$/Acre: $1,378

Property Tax: 0.86%

Growing Season: 184 days

Broadband: 89%

Safety: 7/10

Density: 45.9/sq mi

Pros

Affordable land, Long growing season, Good internet

Cons

Strict building codes

Taxes & Cost of Living

Property Tax Rate0.86%

Local Sales Tax0.25%

Combined Sales Tax6.25%

Cost of Living Index93.8

Median Household Income$53,999

Poverty Rate14.7%

Homestead ExemptionYes

Land & Building

Avg Land $/Acre$1,378

Median Home Price$300K

Acres for Sale2811

Building CodeFull IBC

Permit Required

Zoning TypeLimited Zoning

Tiny Home Friendly

Mobile Home Friendly

Min Lot Size0.5 acres

Climate & Growing

USDA Zone7

Growing Season184 days

Annual Rainfall48.7 inches

Avg Summer High86°F

Avg Winter Low29°F

Soil TypeSandy

Soil Quality5/10

Elevation2,872 ft

Top CropsCotton

Natural Disaster Risk

Drought3/10

Wildfire2/10

Tornado2/10

Flood4/10

Water & Energy

Primary Water SourceSpring

Well Depth (avg)391 ft

Water AvailabilityAdequate

Solar (Avg PSH)4.5

Wind Potential6/10

Electric Rate$0.17/kWh

Laws & Regulations

Unincorporated

HOA PrevalenceSome

Livestock Allowed

Chicken OrdinanceRestricted

Burn Permit Required

Raw Milk AccessYes

Safety

Violent Crime /100K288

Property Crime /100K353

Overall Safety7/10

Sheriff Response38 minutes average

Healthcare

Nearest Hospital13.9 miles

Emergency Room

Healthcare Facilities3

Infrastructure & Community

Broadband Coverage89%

Cell CoverageGood

Starlink Available

Nearest Town8 miles

Nearest City27 miles

School District5/10

Farmers Markets2

Public Land Nearby0%

Business & Employment

Unemployment Rate4.1%

Ag EconomyModerate