Grant County
KY · Pop. 25,238 · Suburban County
Grant County, Kentucky covers 258 square miles with a population of 25,238 and a density of 97.8 people per square mile. The agricultural economy is rated moderate, built on hay, haylage, soybeans. A median home price of $186,000 and an effective property tax rate of 0.72% set the cost of entry. The climate sits in USDA hardiness zone 6b with a 194-day growing season, average summer highs of 85.3°F and average winter lows of 26.3°F. Annual rainfall averages 44.6 inches, generally adequate for the region's crops and pasture. St Elizabeth Grant is 2.6 miles away and includes an emergency room. Broadband reaches 95.3% of homes. On the hazard side, tornado risk is very high, so plan infrastructure and insurance accordingly.
Pros
- A long 194-day growing season in USDA zone 6b supports a wide range of crops and multiple plantings.
- A low effective property tax rate of 0.72% holds annual carrying costs down.
- A median home price of $186,000 makes land and property relatively affordable.
- Broadband reaches 95.3% of homes, making remote work and online farm sales realistic.
- St Elizabeth Grant, with an emergency room, is just 2.6 miles away — strong local healthcare access.
Cons
- Tornado risk is very high, so a storm shelter and wind-resistant structures are practical necessities.
At a glance
Grant County, KY is a strong overall fit for homesteading.
- Homestead score
- 93/100
- Median home price
- $186k
- Property tax
- 0.72%
- Growing season
- 194 days (zone 6b)
- Annual rainfall
- 44.6"
- Broadband
- 95.3%
- Nearest hospital
- St Elizabeth Grant, 2.6 mi
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Homesteading in Grant County: FAQ
- What is the growing season like in Grant County?
- Grant County is in USDA hardiness zone 6b with a 194-day growing season, average summer highs of 85.3°F, and average winter lows of 26.3°F. The established crops are hay, haylage, soybeans.
- How affordable is land and property here?
- The median home price is $186,000 and the effective property tax rate is 0.72%. There's no published county per-acre figure, so use recent comparable sales to gauge raw-land value.
- Is broadband internet available?
- Broadband reaches 95.3% of homes, strong coverage that supports remote work for most parcels.
- How close is healthcare?
- St Elizabeth Grant is 2.6 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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