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 convenience of city amenities with rural tranquility in McCracken County, Western Kentucky, led by Paducah. As the most populous county on this list with over 66,000 residents, it offers diverse land options, from development tracts to spacious residential parcels near major transportation hubs.