At the Iron Kettle, ownership has changed, but not the lunch specials. Now, as a decade ago, most Robertson County residents who do not farm commute to work elsewhere. Different, says Judge-Executive Bradley Gifford, a 1965 Deming graduate. What matters, though, is how much it changes and how quickly. Problem is, so do people who don't live here.
Most people buying property here are older and from the Cincinnati area.
Although land prices are low compared to those in faster-growing counties, they have skyrocketed over the past two decades, he said. Over time, agriculture in Robertson County may become a thing of the past. Meanwhile, despite an increase in residential burglaries, violent crime is still rare, said Insko, the sheriff. And down at the Iron Kettle, owner Betty Clements can tell what time it is by who walks in the door. When Owen Goddard does, it's 7 a.m.