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Carter County, KY (shown in white) has 409.5 mi² of land area and 2.62 mi² of water resources. The county is bordered by:
The county's elevations range from a low of 561' to a high of 1,299.2', with a weighted average of 862.9' above sea level.
Temperatures range from average lows around 20.8°F to average highs around 85.2°F. A year-round daily temperature averages 53.7°F. Average annual precipation is 50.9". With these temperatures and precipation, the majority of the county scores as an 6B using the USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map (the standard by which gardeners and growers can determine which perennial plants are most likely to thrive in a location).
The estimated population of Carter County is 26,604 with 10,661 households. These households are spread across 2 unique municipalties (not all shown).
