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Buechel, KY — ZIP 40218

Population: 33,736 (Census ACS)

The median home value in ZIP 40218 (Buechel, KY) is $220,000 — up 0.7% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $255,000 after a median 41 days on market. Typical rent runs $1,305/month. 10 schools serve the area (NCES). FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Relatively High, with tornado, coldwave, heatwave the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 11.5% below the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$220,000

Median home value

+0.7%

1-year change

41

Median days on market

Relatively High

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$220,000
1-year appreciation
+0.7%
3-year appreciation
+13.7%
5-year appreciation
+26.3%
10-year appreciation
+91.2%
All-time peak (2026-03)
$223,442
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
$255,000
Median list price
$255,000
Median price per sqft
$166
1-year sale-price change
+5.2%
Median days on market
41 days
Homes sold (recent period)
77
For-sale inventory
87
Sale-to-list ratio
99.7%
Active listings
34
1-year forecast
+1.3%
Days to pending
24 days
New listings (monthly)
42

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

Rents

Typical rent
$1,305/mo
1-year rent change
-1.8%
Studio fair-market rent
$990/mo
1BR fair-market rent
$1,070/mo
2BR fair-market rent
$1,300/mo
3BR fair-market rent
$1,660/mo
4BR fair-market rent
$1,930/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
10
Elementary schools
3
Middle schools
1
High schools
4
Schools include
Newburg Middle, Watterson Elementary, Price Elementary, Klondike Lane Elementary, Boys & Girls Haven

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

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Relatively High
Top hazards (county)
tornado, coldWave, heatWave, iceStorm, inlandFlooding
Notable hazard ratings (county)
coldWave: Relatively High · earthquake: Relatively Moderate · hail: Relatively Moderate · heatWave: Relatively High · iceStorm: Relatively High · inlandFlooding: Relatively High
FEMA flood zone
AE
Flood risk level
High
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 12% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
25.3%
Radon potential (county)
High radon potential — EPA Zone 1 of 3
EPA Superfund (NPL) sites within 5 mi
None
Nearest Superfund site
Smith's Farm (11.3 mi)
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)

Average annual temperature
58.5°F
Average high
68.5°F
Average low
49.5°F
Annual precipitation
52.1 in
Annual snowfall
13.4 in
USDA plant hardiness zone
7a (extreme annual low 0 to 5°F)

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

Air quality

Air quality rating
Moderate
Median AQI (annual)
55
Days with Good air quality
123
Days with Moderate air quality
226
Days with Unhealthy air quality
1
Highest AQI recorded (year)
171

Source: EPA air quality data (nearest monitoring station, annual)

Walkability & transit

Walkability index
16.3 / 20
Transit service frequency
345
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
102,908
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
79,474

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
1
Nearest national park
Abraham Lincoln Birthplace National Historical Park (42 mi)
Airports within 30 mi
26
Nearest airport
Bowman Field (LOU) (3 mi)
Nearest major airport
Bowman Field (LOU) (3 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
14
Hospitals include
NORTON CLARK HOSPITAL, WELLSTONE REGIONAL HOSPITAL, BAPTIST HEALTH FLOYD
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
2.9 / 5
Best hospital rating nearby (CMS)
5.0 / 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)
-1,475 tax filers

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

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1,971
Housing built before 1970
47.9%
Housing built 2000 or later
7.7%
Median annual property tax
$1,738
Mean commute to work
19 min
Households with broadband internet
69.2%

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

Employment & development

Total county employment
437,295
Average weekly wage
$1,320
Top industries (by employment)
Health Care, Accommodation & Food, Administrative Services
Annual residential building permits (county)
1,173

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

How it compares

ZIP 40218State medianUS median
Median home value$220,000$169,157$289,727
Median sale price$255,000$234,500$325,000
Median days on market41 days57 days51 days
Typical rent$1,305/mo$1,378/mo$1,808/mo
Median annual property tax$1,738$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 40218?
$220,000.
What is the median sale price in ZIP 40218?
$255,000.
How long do homes take to sell in ZIP 40218?
Median days on market: 41 days.
What is typical rent in ZIP 40218?
Typical rent: $1,305/month.
What is the natural-hazard risk in ZIP 40218?
Overall risk: Relatively High (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: tornado, coldWave, heatWave, iceStorm, inlandFlooding.
Is ZIP 40218 in a flood zone?
High (FEMA NFIP). FEMA flood zone AE.
What is the wildfire risk in ZIP 40218?
Risk to homes is higher than 12% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in ZIP 40218?
High radon potential — EPA Zone 1 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near ZIP 40218?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
How many schools serve ZIP 40218?
10 schools (3 elementary, 1 middle, 4 high) (NCES, 2022-23).
Is ZIP 40218 walkable?
Walkability index: 16.3/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the air quality in ZIP 40218?
Moderate. Median AQI: 55. (EPA AQI).
What is the cost of living in ZIP 40218?
Regional Price Parity: 88.5 (100 = US average) (Low) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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