Greenup County
KY · Pop. 35,639 · Mixed County
Greenup County sits in Kentucky across 344 square miles, home to 35,639 people at 103.6 per square mile. The agricultural economy is rated weak, built on hay, corn, soybeans. A median home price of $135,000 and an effective property tax rate of 0.94% set the cost of entry. The climate sits in USDA hardiness zone 6b with a 187-day growing season, average summer highs of 82.8°F and average winter lows of 22.8°F. Annual rainfall averages 45.1 inches, generally adequate for the region's crops and pasture. King's Daughters Medical Center - Ohio is 13.1 miles away and includes an emergency room. Broadband reaches 86% of homes. On the hazard side, flood risk is very high, tornado risk is high, wildfire risk is 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 0.94% holds annual carrying costs down.
- A median home price of $135,000 makes land and property relatively affordable.
- Annual rainfall of 45.1 inches supports rain-fed gardens and pasture in most years.
Cons
- Flood risk is very high, so careful parcel siting and flood insurance are essential.
- The agricultural economy is rated weak, so local farm markets, suppliers, and services are limited.
- Wildfire risk is high, so defensible space and fire preparedness should be part of any build plan.
At a glance
Greenup County, KY is a strong overall fit for homesteading.
- Homestead score
- 71/100
- Median home price
- $135k
- Property tax
- 0.94%
- Growing season
- 187 days (zone 6b)
- Annual rainfall
- 45.1"
- Broadband
- 86%
- Nearest hospital
- King's Daughters Medical Center - Ohio, 13.1 mi
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Homesteading in Greenup County: FAQ
- What is the growing season like in Greenup County?
- Greenup County is in USDA hardiness zone 6b with a 187-day growing season, average summer highs of 82.8°F, and average winter lows of 22.8°F. The established crops are hay, corn, soybeans.
- How affordable is land and property here?
- The median home price is $135,000 and the effective property tax rate is 0.94%. County-level per-acre prices aren't published, so compare current local listings for raw land.
- Is broadband internet available?
- Broadband reaches 86% of homes, so verify service at a specific parcel before purchasing.
- How close is healthcare?
- King's Daughters Medical Center - Ohio is 13.1 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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