Wolfe County

KY · Pop. 31,123 · Suburban County

7Homestead Score

Wolfe County is a suburban county in KY with a population of approximately 31,123.

$/Acre: $2,010

Property Tax: 0.86%

Growing Season: 192 days

Broadband: 61%

Safety: 7/10

Density: 66.1/sq mi

Pros

Affordable land, Long growing season

Cons

Limited amenities

Taxes & Cost of Living

Property Tax Rate0.86%

Local Sales Tax0.53%

Combined Sales Tax6.53%

Cost of Living Index92.6

Median Household Income$51,137

Poverty Rate18.4%

Homestead ExemptionYes

Land & Building

Avg Land $/Acre$2,010

Median Home Price$259K

Acres for Sale4453

Building CodeBasic

Permit Required

Zoning TypeLimited Zoning

Tiny Home Friendly

Mobile Home Friendly

Min Lot Size0.5 acres

Climate & Growing

USDA Zone7

Growing Season192 days

Annual Rainfall48.9 inches

Avg Summer High87°F

Avg Winter Low23°F

Soil TypeSandy

Soil Quality5/10

Elevation3,744 ft

Top CropsWheat

Natural Disaster Risk

Drought1/10

Wildfire2/10

Tornado2/10

Flood3/10

Water & Energy

Primary Water SourceSpring

Well Depth (avg)182 ft

Water AvailabilityAbundant

Solar (Avg PSH)4.4

Wind Potential5/10

Electric Rate$0.12/kWh

Laws & Regulations

Unincorporated

HOA PrevalenceSome

Livestock Allowed

Chicken OrdinanceRestricted

Burn Permit Required

Raw Milk AccessYes

Safety

Violent Crime /100K288

Property Crime /100K312

Overall Safety7/10

Sheriff Response12 minutes average

Healthcare

Nearest Hospital20.5 miles

Emergency Room

Healthcare Facilities2

Infrastructure & Community

Broadband Coverage61%

Cell CoverageFair

Starlink Available

Nearest Town9 miles

Nearest City33 miles

School District7/10

Farmers Markets2

Public Land Nearby14%

Business & Employment

Unemployment Rate7.6%

Ag EconomyModerate