Clinton County is a rural county in south-central Kentucky along the Cumberland River. Known for affordable land prices, minimal zoning restrictions, and strong agricultural use, Clinton County is popular with homesteaders and off-grid buyers. County seat: Albany. Experience the charm of North Central Kentucky in Henry County, with its county seat in New Castle. This community of roughly 16,126 people provides a welcoming atmosphere for land buyers interested in rural living, farming, or creating a private retreat with a strong sense of local heritage.