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Cropper, KY — ZIP 40057

Population: 4,065 (Census ACS)

The median home value in ZIP 40057 (Cropper, KY) is $250,322 — down 4.8% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $242,950 after a median 48.5 days on market. 1 schools serve the area (NCES). FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Very Low, with strongwind the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 11.5% below the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$250,322

Median home value

-4.8%

1-year change

48.5

Median days on market

Very Low

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$250,322
1-year appreciation
-4.8%
3-year appreciation
0.0%
5-year appreciation
+12.3%
10-year appreciation
+84.7%
All-time peak (2025-05)
$268,006
House Price Index (state)
396.0 (+2.4% YoY)

Sources: home value index (ZIP-level) · FHFA House Price Index (state-level)

Market activity

Median sale price
$242,950
Median list price
$205,000
Median price per sqft
$127
Median days on market
48.5 days
Homes sold (recent period)
10
For-sale inventory
16
Sale-to-list ratio
101.0%
Active listings
7
1-year forecast
+0.9%
New listings (monthly)
5

Source: recent area sales and market data (ZIP-level)

Rents

Studio fair-market rent
$1,040/mo
1BR fair-market rent
$1,130/mo
2BR fair-market rent
$1,330/mo
3BR fair-market rent
$1,690/mo
4BR fair-market rent
$1,980/mo

Sources: market rent index (ZIP-level) · HUD Fair Market Rents (metro/county-level, 40th-percentile regulatory reference)

Affordability

Cost of living index (Low)
88.5 (100 = US avg)
Electricity rate (state-level)
13.2¢/kWh
Natural gas rate (state-level)
$14.20/MCF
30-year mortgage rate (national)
6.66%
15-year mortgage rate (national)
6.00%

Sources: BEA Regional Price Parities (metro/state-level) · EIA energy rates (state-level) · Freddie Mac PMMS (national)

Schools

Total schools
1
Elementary schools
1
Middle schools
0
High schools
0
Schools include
Eastern Elementary School

Source: NCES school directory, 2022-23 (school-address-based)

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Very Low
Top hazards (county)
strongWind
Notable hazard ratings (county)
coldWave: Relatively Low · iceStorm: Relatively Low · lightning: Relatively Low · strongWind: Relatively Moderate · tornado: Relatively Low
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 14% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
91.9%
Radon potential (county)
Moderate radon potential — EPA Zone 2 of 3
EPA Superfund (NPL) sites within 5 mi
None
EPA recommends radon testing for every home regardless of zone.

Sources: FEMA National Risk Index (county-level) · FEMA flood data (ZIP-level) · USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (county-level) · EPA radon zones + Superfund NPL

Climate (30-year normals)

Annual precipitation
53.4 in
USDA plant hardiness zone
6b (extreme annual low -5 to 0°F)

Sources: NOAA Climate Normals (30-year, nearest-station) · USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map (2023)

Walkability & transit

Walkability index
1.8 / 20
Transit service frequency
-99,999
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
5,523
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
6,293

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
2
Nearest national park
Camp Nelson National Monument (48 mi)
National parks include
Camp Nelson National Monument, William Howard Taft National Historic Site
Airports within 30 mi
22
Nearest airport
Cherry Hill Airport (5 mi)
Nearest major airport
Blue Grass Airport (LEX) (34 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
3
Hospitals include
UOFL HEALTH - SHELBYVILLE HOSPITAL, FRANKFORT REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER, BAPTIST HEALTH LAGRANGE
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
3.0 / 5
Best hospital rating nearby (CMS)
4.0 / 5
Solar radiation rating
Fair (4.1 kWh/m²/day)

Sources: National Park Service · FAA airport data · CMS hospital data · DOE/NREL (proximity-based)

Migration

Net migration (county)
+17 tax filers

Source: IRS county-to-county migration data (county-level, ~12-month lag)

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1,974
Housing built before 1970
43.9%
Housing built 2000 or later
22.1%
Median annual property tax
$1,494
Mean commute to work
30 min
Households with broadband internet
40.0%

Source: Census ACS 5-year estimates (ZIP-level)

Employment & development

Total county employment
1,980
Average weekly wage
$899
Top industries (by employment)
Construction, Finance & Insurance, Administrative Services
Annual residential building permits (county)
59

Sources: BLS QCEW (county-level) · Census Building Permits (county-level)

How it compares

ZIP 40057State medianUS median
Median home value$250,322$169,157$289,727
Median sale price$242,950$234,500$325,000
Median days on market49 days57 days51 days
Median annual property tax$1,494$921$2,006

State and US medians are computed across all US ZIP codes with sufficient public-data coverage, from the same sources as the figures above.

Area data compiled from public government, academic, and industry research feeds. Data sources →

Common questions

What is the median home value in ZIP 40057?
$250,322.
What is the median sale price in ZIP 40057?
$242,950.
How long do homes take to sell in ZIP 40057?
Median days on market: 48.5 days.
What is typical rent in ZIP 40057?
2-bedroom fair-market rent: $1,330/month (HUD FMR — a 40th-percentile regulatory reference, not market-observed).
What is the natural-hazard risk in ZIP 40057?
Overall risk: Very Low (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: strongWind.
What is the wildfire risk in ZIP 40057?
Risk to homes is higher than 14% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in ZIP 40057?
Moderate radon potential — EPA Zone 2 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near ZIP 40057?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
How many schools serve ZIP 40057?
1 schools (1 elementary) (NCES, 2022-23).
Is ZIP 40057 walkable?
Walkability index: 1.8/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the cost of living in ZIP 40057?
Regional Price Parity: 88.5 (100 = US average) (Low) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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