Woodford County

KY · Pop. 22,857 · Rural County

6Homestead Score

Woodford County is a rural county in KY with a population of approximately 22,857.

$/Acre: $932

Property Tax: 0.86%

Growing Season: 208 days

Broadband: 38%

Safety: 6/10

Density: 20.9/sq mi

Pros

Rural setting, Affordable land, Long growing season

Cons

Limited internet

Taxes & Cost of Living

Property Tax Rate0.86%

Local Sales Tax1.1%

Combined Sales Tax7.1%

Cost of Living Index87.6

Median Household Income$79,506

Poverty Rate10.5%

Homestead ExemptionYes

Land & Building

Avg Land $/Acre$932

Median Home Price$214K

Acres for Sale3431

Building CodeBasic

Permit Required

Zoning TypeMinimal Zoning

Tiny Home Friendly

Mobile Home Friendly

Min Lot Size2.5 acres

Climate & Growing

USDA Zone6

Growing Season208 days

Annual Rainfall46.7 inches

Avg Summer High85°F

Avg Winter Low27°F

Soil TypeLoam

Soil Quality8/10

Elevation3,629 ft

Top CropsCotton

Natural Disaster Risk

Drought3/10

Wildfire3/10

Tornado4/10

Flood3/10

Water & Energy

Primary Water SourceSpring

Well Depth (avg)368 ft

Water AvailabilityAbundant

Solar (Avg PSH)4.2

Wind Potential6/10

Electric Rate$0.16/kWh

Laws & Regulations

Unincorporated

HOA PrevalenceRare

Livestock Allowed

Chicken OrdinanceAllowed

Burn Permit Required

Raw Milk AccessNo

Safety

Violent Crime /100K358

Property Crime /100K278

Overall Safety6/10

Sheriff Response40 minutes average

Healthcare

Nearest Hospital59.8 miles

Emergency Room

Healthcare Facilities1

Infrastructure & Community

Broadband Coverage38%

Cell CoveragePoor

Starlink Available

Nearest Town23 miles

Nearest City58 miles

School District7/10

Farmers Markets2

Public Land Nearby14%

Business & Employment

Unemployment Rate6.9%

Ag EconomyStrong