Mason County
KY · Pop. 16,995 · Suburban County
Mason County sits in Kentucky across 240 square miles, home to 16,995 people at 70.8 per square mile. The agricultural economy is rated moderate, built on hay, soybeans, corn. The median home price is $158,000, with an effective property tax rate of 0.63%. The climate sits in USDA hardiness zone 6b with a 189-day growing season, average summer highs of 85.7°F and average winter lows of 24.1°F. Annual rainfall averages 46 inches, generally adequate for the region's crops and pasture. Meadowview Regional Medical Center is 3.3 miles away and includes an emergency room. Broadband reaches 92.6% of homes. On the hazard side, flood risk is high, tornado risk is high, so plan infrastructure and insurance accordingly.
Pros
- A long 189-day growing season in USDA zone 6b supports a wide range of crops and multiple plantings.
- A low effective property tax rate of 0.63% holds annual carrying costs down.
- A median home price of $158,000 makes land and property relatively affordable.
- Broadband reaches 92.6% of homes, making remote work and online farm sales realistic.
- Meadowview Regional Medical Center, with an emergency room, is just 3.3 miles away — strong local healthcare access.
Cons
- A poverty rate of 18.4% reflects a constrained local economy with limited off-farm income options.
- Flood risk is high, so low-lying parcels deserve careful evaluation before purchase.
At a glance
Mason County, KY is a strong overall fit for homesteading.
- Homestead score
- 93/100
- Median home price
- $158k
- Property tax
- 0.63%
- Growing season
- 189 days (zone 6b)
- Annual rainfall
- 46"
- Broadband
- 92.6%
- Nearest hospital
- Meadowview Regional Medical Center, 3.3 mi
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Homesteading in Mason County: FAQ
- What is the growing season like in Mason County?
- Mason County is in USDA hardiness zone 6b with a 189-day growing season, average summer highs of 85.7°F, and average winter lows of 24.1°F. The established crops are hay, soybeans, corn.
- How affordable is land and property here?
- The median home price is $158,000 and the effective property tax rate is 0.63%. County-level per-acre prices aren't published, so compare current local listings for raw land.
- Is broadband internet available?
- Broadband reaches 92.6% of homes, strong coverage that supports remote work for most parcels.
- How close is healthcare?
- Meadowview Regional Medical Center is 3.3 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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