Anderson County
KY · Pop. 24,098 · Mixed County
Anderson County sits in Kentucky across 202 square miles, home to 24,098 people at 119.3 per square mile. The agricultural economy is rated weak, built on hay, haylage, corn. The median home price is $213,000, with an effective property tax rate of 0.8%. The climate sits in USDA hardiness zone 6b with a 187-day growing season, average summer highs of 85.6°F and average winter lows of 25.4°F. Annual rainfall averages 47.6 inches, generally adequate for the region's crops and pasture. Bluegrass Community Hospital is 14.7 miles away, though without an in-county emergency room. Broadband reaches 83.3% of homes. On the hazard side, tornado risk is very high, so plan infrastructure and insurance accordingly.
Pros
- A long 187-day growing season in USDA zone 6b supports a wide range of crops and multiple plantings.
- A low effective property tax rate of 0.8% holds annual carrying costs down.
- Annual rainfall of 47.6 inches supports rain-fed gardens and pasture in most years.
Cons
- Tornado risk is very high, so a storm shelter and wind-resistant structures are practical necessities.
- The nearest hospital, Bluegrass Community Hospital, is 14.7 miles away, a real consideration for medical needs.
- The agricultural economy is rated weak, so local farm markets, suppliers, and services are limited.
At a glance
Anderson County, KY is a solid homesteading option with some tradeoffs.
- Homestead score
- 60/100
- Median home price
- $213k
- Property tax
- 0.8%
- Growing season
- 187 days (zone 6b)
- Annual rainfall
- 47.6"
- Broadband
- 83.3%
- Nearest hospital
- Bluegrass Community Hospital, 14.7 mi
Taxes & Cost of Living
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Homesteading in Anderson County: FAQ
- What is the growing season like in Anderson County?
- Anderson County is in USDA hardiness zone 6b with a 187-day growing season, average summer highs of 85.6°F, and average winter lows of 25.4°F. The established crops are hay, haylage, corn.
- How affordable is land and property here?
- The median home price is $213,000 and the effective property tax rate is 0.8%. Per-acre raw-land prices vary widely by parcel here, so check active listings for current rates.
- Is broadband internet available?
- Broadband reaches 83.3% of homes, so verify service at a specific parcel before purchasing.
- How close is healthcare?
- Bluegrass Community Hospital is 14.7 miles away, without an in-county emergency room.
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Figures are sourced from public datasets: U.S. Census Bureau — ACS 5-year & Gazetteer, USDA NASS Census of Agriculture, USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map, NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020), FEMA National Risk Index, FCC Broadband Data Collection, BLS Local Area Unemployment Statistics, HIFLD Hospitals. Always confirm specifics locally before relying on them. See our methodology for how the homestead score is calculated.
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