Pulaski County
KY · Pop. 65,503 · Suburban County
Pulaski County is a suburban county in Kentucky, spanning 658 square miles with 65,503 residents at a density of 99.5 people per square mile. The agricultural economy is rated moderate, built on hay, soybeans, haylage. A median home price of $156,000 and an effective property tax rate of 0.65% set the cost of entry. The climate sits in USDA hardiness zone 7a with a 180-day growing season, average summer highs of 84.2°F and average winter lows of 27.4°F. Annual rainfall averages 49.8 inches, generally adequate for the region's crops and pasture. Lake Cumberland Regional Hospital is 2.8 miles away and includes an emergency room. Broadband reaches 82.5% of homes. On the hazard side, flood risk is very high, tornado risk is very high, wildfire risk is very high, so plan infrastructure and insurance accordingly.
Pros
- A low effective property tax rate of 0.65% holds annual carrying costs down.
- A median home price of $156,000 makes land and property relatively affordable.
- Lake Cumberland Regional Hospital, with an emergency room, is just 2.8 miles away — strong local healthcare access.
- Annual rainfall of 49.8 inches supports rain-fed gardens and pasture in most years.
Cons
- Wildfire risk is very high, requiring defensible space, fire-resistant construction, and an evacuation plan.
- Tornado risk is very high, so a storm shelter and wind-resistant structures are practical necessities.
- Flood risk is very high, so careful parcel siting and flood insurance are essential.
- A poverty rate of 20.3% reflects a constrained local economy with limited off-farm income options.
At a glance
Pulaski County, KY is a solid homesteading option with some tradeoffs.
- Homestead score
- 65/100
- Median home price
- $156k
- Property tax
- 0.65%
- Growing season
- 180 days (zone 7a)
- Annual rainfall
- 49.8"
- Broadband
- 82.5%
- Nearest hospital
- Lake Cumberland Regional Hospital, 2.8 mi
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Homesteading in Pulaski County: FAQ
- What is the growing season like in Pulaski County?
- Pulaski County is in USDA hardiness zone 7a with a 180-day growing season, average summer highs of 84.2°F, and average winter lows of 27.4°F. The established crops are hay, soybeans, haylage.
- How affordable is land and property here?
- The median home price is $156,000 and the effective property tax rate is 0.65%. Per-acre raw-land prices vary widely by parcel here, so check active listings for current rates.
- Is broadband internet available?
- Broadband reaches 82.5% of homes, so verify service at a specific parcel before purchasing.
- How close is healthcare?
- Lake Cumberland Regional Hospital is 2.8 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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