Kentucky · Off-grid & homestead potential

McLean County

71BoltScore / 100
#64 of 120 in Kentucky

McLean County is a strong bolthole (71/100). Its strengths are abundant rainfall (47.9″/yr) with little drought and almost no federal land or extraction.

How McLean County scores

Hazard Safety59
Freedom62
Food67
Isolation48
Sovereignty92
Water94
Affordability76
$156kTypical home
0.7%Property tax
$5,794Land / acre
47.9"Annual rain
4.9% of yrsSevere drought
36 miNearest metro
35.9People / sq mi
0.3%Federal land
57.6°FAvg temp

Scout McLean County

Camp here before you commitBook a few nights nearby on Hipcamp →
Land for sale LandWatchHomes for sale Zillow

Some links are affiliate links — we may earn a commission, at no cost to you.

Living off-grid in McLean County, Kentucky

Is McLean County a good place to live off-grid or homestead?

McLean County is a strong bolthole (71/100). Its strengths: abundant rainfall (47.9″/yr) with little drought and almost no federal land or extraction.

How much does land cost in McLean County, Kentucky?

Land in McLean County runs about $5,794 per acre, based on the latest county data.

What is the water situation in McLean County?

McLean County gets about 47.9" of rain a year, with severe drought in roughly 4.9% of years.

How remote is McLean County?

The nearest major metro is about 36 miles away, and population density is 35.9 people per square mile.

How McLean compares in Kentucky

See all 120 Kentucky counties ranked →