Webster County
KY · Pop. 12,873 · Suburban County
Webster County sits in Kentucky across 332 square miles, home to 12,873 people at 38.8 per square mile, so rural land and genuine privacy are available. The agricultural economy is rated moderate, built on soybeans, corn, hay. A median home price of $98,000 and an effective property tax rate of 0.98% set the cost of entry. The climate sits in USDA hardiness zone 7a with a 200-day growing season, average summer highs of 88.9°F and average winter lows of 26.6°F. Annual rainfall averages 44.9 inches, and with drought risk rated very high, water storage and irrigation planning matter. Deaconess Union County Hospital is 16.2 miles away, though without an in-county emergency room. Broadband reaches 74.5% of homes. On the hazard side, drought risk is very high, so plan infrastructure and insurance accordingly.
Pros
- A long 200-day growing season in USDA zone 7a supports a wide range of crops and multiple plantings.
- A median home price of $98,000 makes land and property relatively affordable.
- A median household income of $58,786 anchors the local economy.
Cons
- Drought risk is very high, making water storage and irrigation infrastructure essential rather than optional.
- Broadband reaches only 74.5% of homes, a real gap for remote work or online sales.
- The nearest hospital, Deaconess Union County Hospital, is 16.2 miles away, a real consideration for medical needs.
At a glance
Webster County, KY is a solid homesteading option with some tradeoffs.
- Homestead score
- 67/100
- Median home price
- $98k
- Property tax
- 0.98%
- Growing season
- 200 days (zone 7a)
- Annual rainfall
- 44.9"
- Broadband
- 74.5%
- Nearest hospital
- Deaconess Union County Hospital, 16.2 mi
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Homesteading in Webster County: FAQ
- What is the growing season like in Webster County?
- Webster County is in USDA hardiness zone 7a with a 200-day growing season, average summer highs of 88.9°F, and average winter lows of 26.6°F. The established crops are soybeans, corn, hay.
- How affordable is land and property here?
- The median home price is $98,000 and the effective property tax rate is 0.98%. Per-acre raw-land prices vary widely by parcel here, so check active listings for current rates.
- Is broadband internet available?
- Broadband reaches 74.5% of homes, so verify service at a specific parcel before purchasing.
- How close is healthcare?
- Deaconess Union County Hospital is 16.2 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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