Off-grid site report
Crittenden County, KY
37.3328, -88.0811 · 597 ft elevationRead this before you act on anything below. This is my researched starting point for Crittenden County, KY, not legal advice and not a guarantee. Rules change, and the deciding facts on any specific parcel (setbacks, perc results, overlay districts, deed restrictions, road frontage) live at the county or town office, not in any database. Before you buy land or build, confirm the current rules directly with the local zoning and health offices - the sources on this page tell you exactly who to call.
The local rulesCrittenden County, KY
Zoning & raw-land occupancy
Unclear - verifyNo Crittenden County Fiscal Court zoning ordinance was found for unincorporated land. Marion, the only city, has adopted zoning through its Planning Commission, but that only applies inside city limits. source
Dwellings, tiny homes & RVs
Unclear - verifyNo county-specific ordinance on tiny homes, RVs, or minimum dwelling size was found; absent that, the state framework under KRS 198B.060 (permits/inspections only where counties or cities opt in) would apply, but Crittenden County's opt-in status isn't confirmed.
Building permits & codes
Unclear - verifyNo official Crittenden County building permit office was located. Kentucky's state referral page says zoning and building codes are local issues and directs residents to their county clerk, city clerk, or planning office. source
Septic & composting toilets
Varies locallySeptic systems statewide are regulated under 902 KAR Chapter 10, enforced by local or district health departments, but which health district covers Crittenden County was not confirmed from an official source. source
Greywater reuse
Generally allowedNo Crittenden County ordinance on greywater was found, so the Kentucky state regulation (902 KAR 10:085) is what applies by default.
Rainwater harvesting
Generally allowedNo county ordinance restricting rainwater collection for non-potable use was located, so this appears permitted under the state baseline.
Private wells & water rights
Generally allowedNo county-specific well permitting requirement was found; the state baseline (certified well driller required, no separate state permit or fee) appears to apply.
Living disconnected from utilities
Unclear - verifyNo Crittenden County ordinance requiring connection to grid power, water, or sewer was found, but with no confirmed zoning or building code office for unincorporated areas, this remains unconfirmed either way.
Sun30-year normals
- Peak-sun hours, annual average
- 4.9 hrs/day
- Worst month (sizes an off-grid array)
- 3.3 hrs/day
- Yearly output per 1 kW of panels
- 1,413 kWh
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Weather1991-2020
- Precipitation
- 51 in/yr
- Snowfall
- 11 in/yr
- Heating degree days
- 3,897 (moderate)
- Frost-free season
- Apr 13 to Oct 22
How far help isstraight-line
- Hospital
Crittenden Health Systems - 0.7 mi
- Fire station
Marion Fire Department - 0.0 mi
- Hardware store
True Value - 0.7 mi
- Grocery
Conrad's Food Store - 0.3 mi
From OpenStreetMap. Road miles will be longer, often much longer in hill country.
Plan this spot
These open with this location's real numbers already filled in (ZIP 42064).
Size a solar systemHeat loss & insulationFirewood per winterRainwater harvestGarden sizePanel tilt
Looking at a specific parcel in Crittenden County, KY?The rules above are the jurisdiction. The land check runs the parcel itself: flood zone, soils and septic suitability, wetlands, slope, access, climate, and these verdicts, from a parcel number or coordinates.
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Sources: US Census Bureau geocoder; NLR PVWatts v8 (solar); NOAA NCEI 1991-2020 climate normals (nearest station) or Open-Meteo (ZIP-centroid) for weather; Open-Elevation; OpenStreetMap contributors. Public data retrieved Aug 22, 2026; agencies update their layers on their own schedules. Planning data, not a survey or legal advice.
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