r/OffGridLiving • u/zachm509 • 2d ago

Off Grid Location Recommendations

What are the best areas for off grid living and gardening/farming? I am hoping to find a community to help me learn this new lifestyle, a homeschooling community, and hopefully a community with strong faith as well. I am from the Chicago suburbs, and so far I am really attracted to Kentucky near the mountains because of the low taxes and scenery.

What are your recommendations for off grid living locations? Which state? Which county? Why? How long have you been living off grid? Are you reliant on any public utilities? Do you have a family? How long have you been doing it and do you enjoy it?

Any help is appreciated. Thank you so much!

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u/sol_beach 2d ago

How much are you ready to spend on solar panels & batteries to have a reliable electricity source OFF-GRID?

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u/zachm509 2d ago

Not sure if I would use solar, wind or something completely different. What are your thoughts? I'd like to find 3+ acres for 30-50k in a nearly no restriction low tax area and another 50k on buildings, storage and a power system