Green County's composite score of 77.5 exceeds the national median of 50.0 by 55%, placing it in the upper echelon of U.S. counties for livability. Its strength centers on exceptional housing affordability and favorable tax treatment.
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Among Kentucky's Best Livability Performers
Green County scores 77.5, outpacing the Kentucky state average of 75.0 and ranking among the state's top counties. It demonstrates above-average livability across its measured dimensions.
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Exceptional Housing Affordability Standout
Green County boasts the highest cost score of 89.1 in this group, with median home values of just $118,900 and rents at $612/month. The tax score of 84.5 and effective rate of 0.632% further reinforce its position as exceptionally affordable.
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Lowest Income Profile in the Group
Green County's income score of 10.2 reflects the lowest median household income at $41,087, limiting earning potential for working-age residents. Safety, health, education, and environmental data remain unavailable, preventing deeper livability assessment.
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Best for Ultra-Budget-Conscious Retirees
Green County suits those seeking the absolute lowest housing costs and tax burden, particularly retirees and fixed-income households. It offers exceptional affordability but requires acceptance of lower local wage levels and rural character.
Green County's composite score of 77.5 exceeds the national median of 50.0 by 55%, placing it in the upper echelon of U.S. counties for livability. Its strength centers on exceptional housing affordability and favorable tax treatment.
Among Kentucky's Best Livability Performers
Green County scores 77.5, outpacing the Kentucky state average of 75.0 and ranking among the state's top counties. It demonstrates above-average livability across its measured dimensions.
Exceptional Housing Affordability Standout
Green County boasts the highest cost score of 89.1 in this group, with median home values of just $118,900 and rents at $612/month. The tax score of 84.5 and effective rate of 0.632% further reinforce its position as exceptionally affordable.
Lowest Income Profile in the Group
Green County's income score of 10.2 reflects the lowest median household income at $41,087, limiting earning potential for working-age residents. Safety, health, education, and environmental data remain unavailable, preventing deeper livability assessment.
Best for Ultra-Budget-Conscious Retirees
Green County suits those seeking the absolute lowest housing costs and tax burden, particularly retirees and fixed-income households. It offers exceptional affordability but requires acceptance of lower local wage levels and rural character.
Score breakdown
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Property Tax
Effective property tax rate vs national benchmarks
Green County's effective tax rate of 0.632% sits well below the national median of approximately 0.85%, placing it in the lowest third of U.S. counties. The median property tax of $752 is barely one-quarter the national median of $2,690.
Below-average taxes in Kentucky
Green County's 0.632% effective rate falls below Kentucky's state average of 0.719%, making it an affordable option within the commonwealth. With median taxes of $752 versus the state median of $1,093, Green County residents enjoy about $341 in annual savings.
Lowest-valued homes, lowest taxes
Green County's $752 median tax is the lowest in its regional peer group, reflecting the county's lowest median home value of $118,900. This combination makes Green County the most budget-friendly option for first-time or value-conscious homebuyers in the region.
What your Green County home costs
A homeowner with a median-valued property of $118,900 pays approximately $752 annually in property taxes. With a mortgage, that figure rises to $746 when including escrow and insurance; without a mortgage, it drops to $765.
Even small appeals add up
Green County's already-modest taxes can be reduced further if your property is overassessed. Contact the Green County Property Valuation Administrator to challenge your assessment—even a small reduction yields meaningful savings over time.
Green County renters spend 17.9% of income on housing, creeping above Kentucky's state average and pointing to tighter budgets despite low absolute rents of $612. Against a median household income of $41,087—well below the national $74,755—housing pressure is real.
Affordable but income-challenged
Green County's 17.9% rent-to-income ratio exceeds Kentucky's 17.0% average, ranking it among the state's less affordable counties. The $612 median rent is competitive, but the $41,087 median income is the second-lowest in this dataset, explaining the gap.
Cheapest rents, lowest incomes
Green County ties Grayson for the region's lowest rent at $612, yet carries a higher rent-to-income ratio due to earnings trailing most peers. Among these eight counties, Green has both the lowest home values ($118,900) and the second-lowest median income.
Housing costs on tight budgets
Renters allocate $612 monthly while homeowners pay $559 against a median income of just $41,087. Housing claims roughly 18% of earnings for renters, stretching household budgets and leaving less flexibility for emergencies or savings.
For the truly budget-conscious
Green County offers rock-bottom rents and home values, ideal for those with minimal income or seeking maximum housing leverage. However, local wage levels are among the state's lowest, so weigh the savings against potential job market limitations.
Green County's median household income of $41,087 is 45.0% below the U.S. median of $74,755, representing one of Kentucky's most economically challenged communities. The substantial shortfall reflects limited job diversity and wage growth.
Lowest income among sampled counties
At $41,087, Green County's median household income is 26.6% below Kentucky's state average of $55,909, placing it among the state's poorest counties. Household earnings here face significant structural constraints.
Struggles most in this regional cluster
Green County's $41,087 median income is the lowest among its peer group, significantly trailing Grayson County ($49,893), Graves County ($50,576), and all other sampled neighbors. The gap suggests acute local economic barriers.
Housing costs strain tight budgets
With a rent-to-income ratio of 17.9%, housing consumes a notably larger share of household earnings than the national average, reducing funds for other essentials. A median home value of $118,900 is relatively affordable in absolute terms but still represents years of median household income.
Start with basic financial stability
Green County households should prioritize building three-month emergency savings and exploring employer benefits like retirement matches before other investments. Community development programs and workforce training offer tangible paths to higher earnings.
At 73.8 years, Green County's life expectancy exceeds the U.S. average of 72.0 years by nearly 2 years, indicating residents live significantly longer than most Americans. However, 27.8% report poor or fair health—well above the national average—suggesting chronic health burdens despite longevity.
Green County leads state in life expectancy
Green's 73.8-year life expectancy tops Kentucky's 72.2-year state average by 1.6 years, placing it among the state's longest-living populations. Yet the 8.0% uninsured rate exceeds Kentucky's 7.0% average, meaning more residents lack coverage here than statewide.
Limited primary care but strong mental health access
Green County has the fewest primary care providers in the region at just 18 per 100,000 residents—half that of neighboring Grayson County. However, Green offers the region's best mental health access at 262 providers per 100K, far exceeding most rural Kentucky counties.
Primary care shortage creates daily challenges
With only 18 primary care providers per 100,000 residents, Green County faces a critical shortage—residents must often travel far for routine medical care or wait weeks for appointments. The 8.0% uninsured rate and high poor/fair health rate (27.8%) suggest that financial and access barriers drive health outcomes despite strong mental health services.
Close the coverage gap in Green County
The 8.0% of Green County residents without insurance can enroll through Healthcare.gov or Medicaid year-round, not just during open enrollment. Coverage gives you access to preventive care and reduces the need for emergency room visits.
Green County scores just 14.03 on the composite risk scale with a Very Low rating, well below Kentucky's state average of 44.21. It ranks among the nation's low-risk counties for natural disasters.
Lowest risk in central Kentucky
Green County's 14.03 score places it near the very bottom of Kentucky's disaster risk ranking. Few counties statewide offer comparable protection from natural hazards.
One of the safest in the region
Green County's 14.03 score edges out nearby Grant County (16.29) and significantly undercuts Grayson County (45.26) and Graves County (83.97). The county benefits from minimal exposure across nearly all hazard types.
Tornado is the primary concern
Tornado risk at 46.12 represents Green County's biggest natural disaster threat, though it remains below state average. All other hazards—earthquake, hurricane, wildfire, and flood—score well below the state mean.
Basic tornado coverage suffices
Green County's exceptional safety profile means standard homeowners insurance with tornado coverage typically provides adequate protection for most residents. The low risk does not eliminate the need for appropriate coverage.