Clinton County
KY · Pop. 9,240 · Suburban County
Clinton County sits in Kentucky across 197 square miles, home to 9,240 people at 46.9 per square mile. The agricultural economy is rated weak, built on hay, haylage, corn. The median home price is $114,000, with an effective property tax rate of 0.55%. The climate sits in USDA hardiness zone 7a with a 186-day growing season, average summer highs of 84.6°F and average winter lows of 26.9°F. Annual rainfall averages 52.6 inches, generally adequate for the region's crops and pasture. The Medical Center at Albany is 2.1 miles away and includes an emergency room. Broadband reaches 73.5% of homes. On the hazard side, flood risk is high, tornado risk is high, so plan infrastructure and insurance accordingly.
Pros
- A long 186-day growing season in USDA zone 7a supports a wide range of crops and multiple plantings.
- A low effective property tax rate of 0.55% holds annual carrying costs down.
- A median home price of $114,000 makes land and property relatively affordable.
- The Medical Center at Albany, with an emergency room, is just 2.1 miles away — strong local healthcare access.
- Annual rainfall of 52.6 inches supports rain-fed gardens and pasture in most years.
Cons
- Broadband reaches only 73.5% of homes, a real gap for remote work or online sales.
- A poverty rate of 18.4% reflects a constrained local economy with limited off-farm income options.
- The agricultural economy is rated weak, so local farm markets, suppliers, and services are limited.
At a glance
Clinton County, KY is a strong overall fit for homesteading.
- Homestead score
- 87/100
- Median home price
- $114k
- Property tax
- 0.55%
- Growing season
- 186 days (zone 7a)
- Annual rainfall
- 52.6"
- Broadband
- 73.5%
- Nearest hospital
- The Medical Center at Albany, 2.1 mi
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Homesteading in Clinton County: FAQ
- What is the growing season like in Clinton County?
- Clinton County is in USDA hardiness zone 7a with a 186-day growing season, average summer highs of 84.6°F, and average winter lows of 26.9°F. The established crops are hay, haylage, corn.
- How affordable is land and property here?
- The median home price is $114,000 and the effective property tax rate is 0.55%. There's no published county per-acre figure, so use recent comparable sales to gauge raw-land value.
- Is broadband internet available?
- Broadband reaches 73.5% of homes, so verify service at a specific parcel before purchasing.
- How close is healthcare?
- The Medical Center at Albany is 2.1 miles away and includes an emergency room; there is 1 hospital in the county.
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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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