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 dynamic Northern Kentucky region in Kenton County, with its bustling county seat in Covington. As a populous county of over 166,998, it offers limited but valuable land opportunities for those seeking proximity to urban amenities while still finding pockets of space for development or unique residential projects.