New York · Off-grid & homestead potential

Clinton County

58BoltScore / 100
#16 of 62 in New York

Clinton County is a solid bolthole (58/100). Its strengths are deep isolation — 143 mi to the nearest city and decent rainfall (38.8″/yr). The trade-offs: tighter state governance (47% Republican) and a short, cold growing season (43.4°F avg).

How Clinton County scores

Hazard Safety31
Freedom26
Food29
Isolation91
Sovereignty65
Water87
Affordability78
$227kTypical home
2%Property tax
$3,464Land / acre
38.8"Annual rain
0.7% of yrsSevere drought
143 miNearest metro
75.3People / sq mi
0.1%Federal land
43.4°FAvg temp

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Living off-grid in Clinton County, New York

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

Clinton County is a solid bolthole (58/100). Its strengths: deep isolation — 143 mi to the nearest city and decent rainfall (38.8″/yr). Watch-outs: tighter state governance (47% Republican) and a short, cold growing season (43.4°F avg).

How much does land cost in Clinton County, New York?

Land in Clinton County runs about $3,464 per acre, based on the latest county data.

What is the water situation in Clinton County?

Clinton County gets about 38.8" of rain a year, with severe drought in roughly 0.7% of years.

How remote is Clinton County?

The nearest major metro is about 143 miles away, and population density is 75.3 people per square mile.

How Clinton compares in New York

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