Lee County
KY · Pop. 7,375 · Suburban County
Lee County, Kentucky covers 209 square miles with a population of 7,375 and a density of 35.3 people per square mile, so rural land and genuine privacy are available. The agricultural economy is rated weak, built on hay, haylage, corn. A median home price of $82,000 and an effective property tax rate of 0.85% set the cost of entry. The climate sits in USDA hardiness zone 6b with a 182-day growing season, average summer highs of 84.4°F and average winter lows of 25.4°F. Annual rainfall averages 48.2 inches, generally adequate for the region's crops and pasture. Marcum and Wallace Memorial Hospital is 15.7 miles away, though without an in-county emergency room. Broadband reaches 64.5% of homes. On the hazard side, wildfire risk is high, so plan infrastructure and insurance accordingly.
Pros
- A low effective property tax rate of 0.85% holds annual carrying costs down.
- A median home price of $82,000 makes land and property relatively affordable.
- Annual rainfall of 48.2 inches supports rain-fed gardens and pasture in most years.
Cons
- Broadband reaches only 64.5% of homes, a real gap for remote work or online sales.
- The nearest hospital, Marcum and Wallace Memorial Hospital, is 15.7 miles away, a real consideration for medical needs.
- A poverty rate of 28.9% 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
Lee County, KY is a solid homesteading option with some tradeoffs.
- Homestead score
- 69/100
- Median home price
- $82k
- Property tax
- 0.85%
- Growing season
- 182 days (zone 6b)
- Annual rainfall
- 48.2"
- Broadband
- 64.5%
- Nearest hospital
- Marcum and Wallace Memorial Hospital, 15.7 mi
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Homesteading in Lee County: FAQ
- What is the growing season like in Lee County?
- Lee County is in USDA hardiness zone 6b with a 182-day growing season, average summer highs of 84.4°F, and average winter lows of 25.4°F. The established crops are hay, haylage, corn.
- How affordable is land and property here?
- The median home price is $82,000 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 64.5% of homes, so verify service at a specific parcel before purchasing.
- How close is healthcare?
- Marcum and Wallace Memorial Hospital is 15.7 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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