Trimble County
KY · Pop. 8,531 · Suburban County
Trimble County is a suburban county in Kentucky, spanning 148 square miles with 8,531 residents at a density of 57.6 people per square mile. The agricultural economy is rated weak, built on hay, haylage, soybeans. The median home price is $173,000, with an effective property tax rate of 0.68%. The climate sits in USDA hardiness zone 6b with a 192-day growing season, average summer highs of 86.8°F and average winter lows of 24.7°F. Annual rainfall averages 47.9 inches, generally adequate for the region's crops and pasture. Carroll County Memorial Hospital is 10.7 miles away, though without an in-county emergency room. Broadband reaches 71% of homes. On the hazard side, tornado risk is high, so plan infrastructure and insurance accordingly.
Pros
- A long 192-day growing season in USDA zone 6b supports a wide range of crops and multiple plantings.
- A low effective property tax rate of 0.68% holds annual carrying costs down.
- A median home price of $173,000 makes land and property relatively affordable.
- Annual rainfall of 47.9 inches supports rain-fed gardens and pasture in most years.
Cons
- Broadband reaches only 71% of homes, a real gap for remote work or online sales.
- The nearest hospital, Carroll County Memorial Hospital, is 10.7 miles away, a real consideration for medical needs.
- The agricultural economy is rated weak, so local farm markets, suppliers, and services are limited.
At a glance
Trimble County, KY is a strong overall fit for homesteading.
- Homestead score
- 71/100
- Median home price
- $173k
- Property tax
- 0.68%
- Growing season
- 192 days (zone 6b)
- Annual rainfall
- 47.9"
- Broadband
- 71%
- Nearest hospital
- Carroll County Memorial Hospital, 10.7 mi
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Homesteading in Trimble County: FAQ
- What is the growing season like in Trimble County?
- Trimble County is in USDA hardiness zone 6b with a 192-day growing season, average summer highs of 86.8°F, and average winter lows of 24.7°F. The established crops are hay, haylage, soybeans.
- How affordable is land and property here?
- The median home price is $173,000 and the effective property tax rate is 0.68%. County-level per-acre prices aren't published, so compare current local listings for raw land.
- Is broadband internet available?
- Broadband reaches 71% of homes, so verify service at a specific parcel before purchasing.
- How close is healthcare?
- Carroll County Memorial Hospital is 10.7 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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