Carlisle County
KY · Pop. 4,763 · Suburban County
Carlisle County, Kentucky covers 189 square miles with a population of 4,763 and a density of 25.2 people per square mile, so rural land and genuine privacy are available. The agricultural economy is rated moderate, built on soybeans, wheat, corn. The median home price is $105,000, with an effective property tax rate of 0.85%. The climate sits in USDA hardiness zone 7a with a 196-day growing season, average summer highs of 88.7°F and average winter lows of 27.5°F. Annual rainfall averages 53.8 inches, and with drought risk rated very high, water storage and irrigation planning matter. Jackson Purchase Medical Center is 19.2 miles away, though without an in-county emergency room. Broadband reaches 87.7% of homes. On the hazard side, drought risk is very high, so plan infrastructure and insurance accordingly.
Pros
- A long 196-day growing season in USDA zone 7a supports a wide range of crops and multiple plantings.
- A low effective property tax rate of 0.85% holds annual carrying costs down.
- A median home price of $105,000 makes land and property relatively affordable.
Cons
- Drought risk is very high, making water storage and irrigation infrastructure essential rather than optional.
- The nearest hospital, Jackson Purchase Medical Center, is 19.2 miles away, a real consideration for medical needs.
At a glance
Carlisle County, KY is a strong overall fit for homesteading.
- Homestead score
- 76/100
- Median home price
- $105k
- Property tax
- 0.85%
- Growing season
- 196 days (zone 7a)
- Annual rainfall
- 53.8"
- Broadband
- 87.7%
- Nearest hospital
- Jackson Purchase Medical Center, 19.2 mi
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Homesteading in Carlisle County: FAQ
- What is the growing season like in Carlisle County?
- Carlisle County is in USDA hardiness zone 7a with a 196-day growing season, average summer highs of 88.7°F, and average winter lows of 27.5°F. The established crops are soybeans, wheat, corn.
- How affordable is land and property here?
- The median home price is $105,000 and the effective property tax rate is 0.85%. Per-acre raw-land prices vary widely by parcel here, so check active listings for current rates.
- Is broadband internet available?
- Broadband reaches 87.7% of homes, so verify service at a specific parcel before purchasing.
- How close is healthcare?
- Jackson Purchase Medical Center is 19.2 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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