Webster County

KY · Pop. 21,902 · Suburban County

7Homestead Score

Webster County is a suburban county in KY with a population of approximately 21,902.

$/Acre: $1,002

Property Tax: 0.86%

Growing Season: 189 days

Broadband: 90%

Safety: 6/10

Density: 30.2/sq mi

Pros

Affordable land, Long growing season, Good internet

Cons

Strict building codes

Taxes & Cost of Living

Property Tax Rate0.86%

Local Sales Tax0.82%

Combined Sales Tax6.82%

Cost of Living Index98.3

Median Household Income$80,706

Poverty Rate23.4%

Homestead ExemptionYes

Land & Building

Avg Land $/Acre$1,002

Median Home Price$250K

Acres for Sale3818

Building CodeFull IBC

Permit Required

Zoning TypeLimited Zoning

Tiny Home Friendly

Mobile Home Friendly

Min Lot Size0.5 acres

Climate & Growing

USDA Zone9

Growing Season189 days

Annual Rainfall48.2 inches

Avg Summer High85°F

Avg Winter Low24°F

Soil TypeSandy

Soil Quality6/10

Elevation2,933 ft

Top CropsCorn

Natural Disaster Risk

Drought1/10

Wildfire1/10

Tornado2/10

Flood5/10

Water & Energy

Primary Water SourceWell

Well Depth (avg)360 ft

Water AvailabilityAbundant

Solar (Avg PSH)4.5

Wind Potential4/10

Electric Rate$0.16/kWh

Laws & Regulations

Unincorporated

HOA PrevalenceSome

Livestock Allowed

Chicken OrdinanceAllowed

Burn Permit Required

Raw Milk AccessNo

Safety

Violent Crime /100K310

Property Crime /100K243

Overall Safety6/10

Sheriff Response19 minutes average

Healthcare

Nearest Hospital22.9 miles

Emergency Room

Healthcare Facilities3

Infrastructure & Community

Broadband Coverage90%

Cell CoverageGood

Starlink Available

Nearest Town12 miles

Nearest City40 miles

School District7/10

Farmers Markets1

Public Land Nearby24%

Business & Employment

Unemployment Rate6.9%

Ag EconomyModerate