Scott County
KY · Pop. 58,269 · Mixed County
Scott County sits in Kentucky across 282 square miles, home to 58,269 people at 206.6 per square mile, a more developed setting where truly rural parcels are scarcer. The agricultural economy is rated moderate, built on hay, soybeans, corn. The median home price is $264,000, with an effective property tax rate of 0.68%. The climate sits in USDA hardiness zone 6b with a 181-day growing season, average summer highs of 84.3°F and average winter lows of 26.3°F. Annual rainfall averages 44.4 inches, generally adequate for the region's crops and pasture. Georgetown Community Hospital is 6.9 miles away and includes an emergency room. Broadband reaches 97.5% of homes. On the hazard side, flood risk is high, tornado risk is very high, so plan infrastructure and insurance accordingly.
Pros
- A low effective property tax rate of 0.68% holds annual carrying costs down.
- Broadband reaches 97.5% of homes, making remote work and online farm sales realistic.
- Georgetown Community Hospital, with an emergency room, is just 6.9 miles away — strong local healthcare access.
- A low unemployment rate of 3.8% reflects a stable local job base.
- Annual rainfall of 44.4 inches supports rain-fed gardens and pasture in most years.
Cons
- Tornado risk is very high, so a storm shelter and wind-resistant structures are practical necessities.
- At 206.6 people per square mile, this is a developed area where finding truly rural acreage is harder and pricier.
- Flood risk is high, so low-lying parcels deserve careful evaluation before purchase.
At a glance
Scott County, KY is a solid homesteading option with some tradeoffs.
- Homestead score
- 66/100
- Median home price
- $264k
- Property tax
- 0.68%
- Growing season
- 181 days (zone 6b)
- Annual rainfall
- 44.4"
- Broadband
- 97.5%
- Nearest hospital
- Georgetown Community Hospital, 6.9 mi
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Homesteading in Scott County: FAQ
- What is the growing season like in Scott County?
- Scott County is in USDA hardiness zone 6b with a 181-day growing season, average summer highs of 84.3°F, and average winter lows of 26.3°F. The established crops are hay, soybeans, corn.
- How affordable is land and property here?
- The median home price is $264,000 and the effective property tax rate is 0.68%. There's no published county per-acre figure, so use recent comparable sales to gauge raw-land value.
- Is broadband internet available?
- Broadband reaches 97.5% of homes, strong coverage that supports remote work for most parcels.
- How close is healthcare?
- Georgetown Community Hospital is 6.9 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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