22 Photos That Prove Rural Kentucky Is The Best Place To Live

The convenience of a big city can be nice, but some of us more so prefer the quiet, serenity of rural Kentucky. There is something special about our beautiful state where it is sparsely developed.  The small communities are tightly interwoven (though homes can be miles apart) and offer a unique style and way to live.

Here are 22 rural Kentucky photos that prove it is the best:

Barb Hoth

Imagine sledding with absolutely no fear of cars.

Terry Allan Spalding

Images like this beautifully preserved bridge use to be common throughout Kentucky. Now there are only a few left like this one in Springfield.

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Rick Hunker

This old barn gives this snowy picture the look of a vintage black and white photo, without the effect. Images like this can be common in rural parts of the Bluegrass State.

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Patrick Kulwiki

This is a scene of the Milkyway via Fort Campbell. The photographer stated it would be visible when looking south by southeast in the spring, and south by southwest in the summer.

Rick Hunker

This old barn has probably been standing longer than most of us have been alive. They built them to last back in the day. In the city, this is an eyesore. Here, it is a landmark, and a reminder of what once was.

Steve Givans

In my humble opinion, this white picket fence with a view in Meade County is far more appealing than one in a big city.

Karen Pendleton

The colorful clouds are mirrored in the pond perfectly.

Mary Reed Runyon

The cardinals are plentiful in this beautiful scene via Hatfield KY in Pike County.

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Angie Richie

This is a perfect traditional farm scene right down to the red barn.

Bryan Patton

You just don't t see a Bald Eagle's nesting in the city.

RobinandChrisArcher

This is a beautiful shot of a partially frozen Eagle Falls in the Cumberland Falls Park.

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Laurie Dodson

In most cases, you do not find waterfalls in large cities unless they are man-made. There are exceptions to every rule.

Brent Elkins

This beautiful scene is on a farm in Dexter.

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Barb Hoth

The ladder to the sun is a well kept secret in Eddyville. Well, it was a well kept secret till now.

Eugene Robbins

This photo was just inspirational, as you look forward and back at he same time, seeing the beauty of Kentucky in both directions.

Mary Reed Runyon

This view would not be possible were there a large city here. Props to Pike for preserving some of our natural beauty.

Mary Reed Runyon

I’ve never seen an airport quite this beautiful as Pike County Airport’s Hatcher Field.

Barb Hoth

You get surprise dinner guests that are quite beautiful and very photogenic.

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David Hudson

The way the sun gives this field a golden glow is a lot prettier then when it glistens off the glass of buildings.

Terry Allan Spalding

Farm shots show the true beauty of any rural area in Kentucky.

Eugene Robbins

This beautiful scene is what the people in this rural area of Lewisport are greeted with daily.

Lara Ramsey

Sunsets seem even more beautiful when overlooking a barn or out building on a farm.

These breathtaking photographs were all submitted by our talented readers. I think they truly capture the beauty of our scenic, rural Kentucky perfectly. More photos are always welcome, so please keep them coming. Which one of these images did you feel best captured our country magic?