Whitley County

KY · Pop. 142,485 · Mixed County

7Homestead Score

Whitley County is a mixed county in KY with a population of approximately 142,485.

$/Acre: $4,334

Property Tax: 0.86%

Growing Season: 189 days

Broadband: 43%

Safety: 7/10

Density: 123.2/sq mi

Pros

No building codes, Long growing season

Cons

Limited internet

Taxes & Cost of Living

Property Tax Rate0.86%

Local Sales Tax1.75%

Combined Sales Tax7.75%

Cost of Living Index93.4

Median Household Income$58,785

Poverty Rate10.5%

Homestead ExemptionYes

Land & Building

Avg Land $/Acre$4,334

Median Home Price$313K

Acres for Sale414

Building CodeNone

Permit Required

Zoning TypeNo Zoning

Tiny Home Friendly

Mobile Home Friendly

Min Lot Size2.5 acres

Climate & Growing

USDA Zone9

Growing Season189 days

Annual Rainfall51 inches

Avg Summer High88°F

Avg Winter Low23°F

Soil TypeClay

Soil Quality9/10

Elevation2,449 ft

Top CropsHay

Natural Disaster Risk

Drought4/10

Wildfire4/10

Tornado4/10

Flood3/10

Water & Energy

Primary Water SourceMunicipal

Well Depth (avg)398 ft

Water AvailabilityAbundant

Solar (Avg PSH)4

Wind Potential6/10

Electric Rate$0.13/kWh

Laws & Regulations

Unincorporated

HOA PrevalenceRare

Livestock Allowed

Chicken OrdinanceAllowed

Burn Permit Required

Raw Milk AccessYes

Safety

Violent Crime /100K215

Property Crime /100K287

Overall Safety7/10

Sheriff Response32 minutes average

Healthcare

Nearest Hospital48.5 miles

Emergency Room

Healthcare Facilities5

Infrastructure & Community

Broadband Coverage43%

Cell CoveragePoor

Starlink Available

Nearest Town13 miles

Nearest City56 miles

School District9/10

Farmers Markets2

Public Land Nearby43%

Business & Employment

Unemployment Rate5.8%

Ag EconomyWeak