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