Elliott County
KY · Pop. 7,336 · Suburban County
Elliott County, Kentucky covers 234 square miles with a population of 7,336 and a density of 31.4 people per square mile, so rural land and genuine privacy are available. The agricultural economy is rated weak, built on hay, haylage, corn. The median home price is $97,000, with an effective property tax rate of 0.69%. The climate sits in USDA hardiness zone 6b with a 158-day growing season, average summer highs of 84.3°F and average winter lows of 24.2°F. Annual rainfall averages 46.1 inches, generally adequate for the region's crops and pasture. Morgan County Arh Hospital is 16.4 miles away, though without an in-county emergency room. Broadband reaches 100% of homes. On the hazard side, wildfire risk is high, so plan infrastructure and insurance accordingly.
Pros
- A low effective property tax rate of 0.69% holds annual carrying costs down.
- A median home price of $97,000 makes land and property relatively affordable.
- Broadband reaches 100% of homes, making remote work and online farm sales realistic.
- Annual rainfall of 46.1 inches supports rain-fed gardens and pasture in most years.
Cons
- A 158-day growing season limits crop diversity and calls for season-extension tools.
- The nearest hospital, Morgan County Arh Hospital, is 16.4 miles away, a real consideration for medical needs.
- A poverty rate of 27.2% 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
Elliott County, KY is a strong overall fit for homesteading.
- Homestead score
- 89/100
- Median home price
- $97k
- Property tax
- 0.69%
- Growing season
- 158 days (zone 6b)
- Annual rainfall
- 46.1"
- Broadband
- 100%
- Nearest hospital
- Morgan County Arh Hospital, 16.4 mi
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Homesteading in Elliott County: FAQ
- What is the growing season like in Elliott County?
- Elliott County is in USDA hardiness zone 6b with a 158-day growing season, average summer highs of 84.3°F, and average winter lows of 24.2°F. The established crops are hay, haylage, corn.
- How affordable is land and property here?
- The median home price is $97,000 and the effective property tax rate is 0.69%. County-level per-acre prices aren't published, so compare current local listings for raw land.
- Is broadband internet available?
- Broadband reaches 100% of homes, strong coverage that supports remote work for most parcels.
- How close is healthcare?
- Morgan County Arh Hospital is 16.4 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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