Find your slice of tranquility in Western Kentucky's Ballard County, anchored by Wickliffe. With a population under 8,000, this county is a haven for land buyers prioritizing natural landscapes and a slower pace of life, offering abundant opportunities for rural living. 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.