Barren County Voted Top Rural Place to Live

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Feb 2, 2007 by Tre Pryor, Editor-in-Chief. Commercial

The Progressive Farmer Magazine has just announced their third annual awards for the Best Places to Live in Rural America. Barren County, Kentucky, has won top honors.

A strong and growing economy, great education, superior access to health care and historical flavor were all important reasons why Barren County, Ky. was selected as the best place to live in rural America this year. The county of nearly 40,000 residents, located midway between Louisville, Ky., and Nashville, Tenn. in south-central Kentucky, also is known for its rolling farmland and friendly residents. In the words of one resident, “People here are just different.”

For the full list, visit the Progressive Farmer Best Places 2007.

Areas were rated on criteria like: household income, household spending, home and land prices, crime rates, air quality, education and access to health care. Then interviews were conducted to get a better feel for its people. Congratulations Barren County, Kentucky!

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