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. The Bluegrass region's Lincoln County, with Stanford as its seat and a population around 24,495, offers a blend of historic charm and rolling pastureland, making it an attractive location for land buyers seeking the quintessential Kentucky landscape with access to amenities and a strong sense of community.