Robertson County
KY · Pop. 2,239 · Rural County
Robertson County, Kentucky covers 100 square miles with a population of 2,239 and a density of 22.4 people per square mile, so rural land and genuine privacy are available. The agricultural economy is rated weak, built on hay, haylage, corn. The median home price is $123,000, with an effective property tax rate of 0.67%. The climate sits in USDA hardiness zone 6b with a 181-day growing season, average summer highs of 85.8°F and average winter lows of 24.4°F. Annual rainfall averages 43.2 inches, generally adequate for the region's crops and pasture. Harrison Memorial Hospital is 14.6 miles away, though without an in-county emergency room. Broadband reaches 39.8% of homes.
Pros
- A low effective property tax rate of 0.67% holds annual carrying costs down.
- A median home price of $123,000 makes land and property relatively affordable.
- At 22.4 people per square mile, land is available with genuine space and privacy.
- Annual rainfall of 43.2 inches supports rain-fed gardens and pasture in most years.
Cons
- Broadband reaches only 39.8% of homes, a real gap for remote work or online sales.
- The nearest hospital, Harrison Memorial Hospital, is 14.6 miles away, a real consideration for medical needs.
- A poverty rate of 27.4% 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
Robertson County, KY is a strong overall fit for homesteading.
- Homestead score
- 77/100
- Median home price
- $123k
- Property tax
- 0.67%
- Growing season
- 181 days (zone 6b)
- Annual rainfall
- 43.2"
- Broadband
- 39.8%
- Nearest hospital
- Harrison Memorial Hospital, 14.6 mi
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Homesteading in Robertson County: FAQ
- What is the growing season like in Robertson County?
- Robertson County is in USDA hardiness zone 6b with a 181-day growing season, average summer highs of 85.8°F, and average winter lows of 24.4°F. The established crops are hay, haylage, corn.
- How affordable is land and property here?
- The median home price is $123,000 and the effective property tax rate is 0.67%. Per-acre raw-land prices vary widely by parcel here, so check active listings for current rates.
- Is broadband internet available?
- Broadband reaches 39.8% of homes, so verify service at a specific parcel before purchasing.
- How close is healthcare?
- Harrison Memorial Hospital is 14.6 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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