Simpson County
KY · Pop. 19,786 · Suburban County
Simpson County, Kentucky covers 234 square miles with a population of 19,786 and a density of 84.6 people per square mile. The agricultural economy is rated moderate, built on wheat, soybeans, corn. The median home price is $196,000, with an effective property tax rate of 0.64%. The climate sits in USDA hardiness zone 7a with a 210-day growing season, average summer highs of 86.9°F and average winter lows of 28.5°F. Annual rainfall averages 52.9 inches, and with drought risk rated high, water storage and irrigation planning matter. The Medical Center at Franklin is 2.8 miles away and includes an emergency room. Broadband reaches 98.5% of homes. On the hazard side, tornado risk is high, drought risk is high, so plan infrastructure and insurance accordingly.
Pros
- A long 210-day growing season in USDA zone 7a supports a wide range of crops and multiple plantings.
- A low effective property tax rate of 0.64% holds annual carrying costs down.
- A median home price of $196,000 makes land and property relatively affordable.
- Broadband reaches 98.5% of homes, making remote work and online farm sales realistic.
- The Medical Center at Franklin, with an emergency room, is just 2.8 miles away — strong local healthcare access.
At a glance
Simpson County, KY is a strong overall fit for homesteading.
- Homestead score
- 92/100
- Median home price
- $196k
- Property tax
- 0.64%
- Growing season
- 210 days (zone 7a)
- Annual rainfall
- 52.9"
- Broadband
- 98.5%
- Nearest hospital
- The Medical Center at Franklin, 2.8 mi
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Homesteading in Simpson County: FAQ
- What is the growing season like in Simpson County?
- Simpson County is in USDA hardiness zone 7a with a 210-day growing season, average summer highs of 86.9°F, and average winter lows of 28.5°F. The established crops are wheat, soybeans, corn.
- How affordable is land and property here?
- The median home price is $196,000 and the effective property tax rate is 0.64%. There's no published county per-acre figure, so use recent comparable sales to gauge raw-land value.
- Is broadband internet available?
- Broadband reaches 98.5% of homes, strong coverage that supports remote work for most parcels.
- How close is healthcare?
- The Medical Center at Franklin 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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