Union County
KY · Pop. 13,379 · Suburban County
Union County, Kentucky covers 343 square miles with a population of 13,379 and a density of 39 people per square mile, so rural land and genuine privacy are available. The agricultural economy is rated strong, built on soybeans, corn, wheat. The median home price is $109,000, with an effective property tax rate of 0.79%. The climate sits in USDA hardiness zone 7a with a 200-day growing season, average summer highs of 87.9°F and average winter lows of 27.4°F. Annual rainfall averages 47.2 inches, and with drought risk rated very high, water storage and irrigation planning matter. Deaconess Union County Hospital is 2 miles away and includes an emergency room. Broadband reaches 89.7% 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 low effective property tax rate of 0.79% holds annual carrying costs down.
- A median home price of $109,000 makes land and property relatively affordable.
- Deaconess Union County Hospital, with an emergency room, is just 2 miles away — strong local healthcare access.
- A strong agricultural economy built on soybeans, corn, wheat means local markets, equipment, and know-how are in place.
Cons
- Drought risk is very high, making water storage and irrigation infrastructure essential rather than optional.
At a glance
Union County, KY is a strong overall fit for homesteading.
- Homestead score
- 92/100
- Median home price
- $109k
- Property tax
- 0.79%
- Growing season
- 200 days (zone 7a)
- Annual rainfall
- 47.2"
- Broadband
- 89.7%
- Nearest hospital
- Deaconess Union County Hospital, 2 mi
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Homesteading in Union County: FAQ
- What is the growing season like in Union County?
- Union County is in USDA hardiness zone 7a with a 200-day growing season, average summer highs of 87.9°F, and average winter lows of 27.4°F. The established crops are soybeans, corn, wheat.
- How affordable is land and property here?
- The median home price is $109,000 and the effective property tax rate is 0.79%. County-level per-acre prices aren't published, so compare current local listings for raw land.
- Is broadband internet available?
- Broadband reaches 89.7% of homes, so verify service at a specific parcel before purchasing.
- How close is healthcare?
- Deaconess Union County Hospital is 2 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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