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Denniston, KY — ZIP 40316

Population: 389 (Census ACS)

The median home value in ZIP 40316 (Denniston, KY) is $59,100. Homes sell for a median $201,500 after a median 64.5 days on market. 1 schools serve the area (NCES). FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Very Low. Cost of living is 11.5% below the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$59,100

Median home value

64.5

Median days on market

Very Low

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$59,100
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
$201,500
Median list price
$215,000
Median days on market
64.5 days
Homes sold (recent period)
2
Sale-to-list ratio
98.0%

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

Rents

Studio fair-market rent
$701/mo
1BR fair-market rent
$876/mo
2BR fair-market rent
$1,089/mo
3BR fair-market rent
$1,416/mo
4BR fair-market rent
$1,634/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
Botts Elementary School

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

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Very Low
Notable hazard ratings (county)
landslide: Relatively Low · strongWind: Relatively Low
FEMA flood zone
X
Flood risk level
Minimal
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 52% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
98.6%
Radon potential (county)
Moderate radon potential — EPA Zone 2 of 3
EPA Superfund (NPL) sites within 5 mi
None
Nearest Superfund site
Maxey Flats Nuclear Disposal (22.1 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
56.0°F
Average high
66.0°F
Average low
45.0°F
Annual precipitation
53.7 in
Annual snowfall
16.5 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)

Walkability & transit

Walkability index
3.5 / 20
Transit service frequency
-99,999
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
1,179
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
1,853

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
1
Nearest national park
Camp Nelson National Monument (59 mi)
Airports within 30 mi
12
Nearest airport
West Liberty Airport (16 mi)
Nearest major airport
Julian Carroll Airport (27 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
2
Hospitals include
SAINT JOSEPH MOUNT STERLING, MARCUM AND WALLACE MEMORIAL HOSPITAL
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
4.0 / 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)
+45 tax filers

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

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1,988
Housing built before 1970
0.0%
Housing built 2000 or later
28.1%
Median annual property tax
$632
Households with broadband internet
76.2%

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

Employment & development

Total county employment
583
Average weekly wage
$744
Top industries (by employment)
Other Services, Agriculture, Mining

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

How it compares

ZIP 40316State medianUS median
Median sale price$201,500$234,500$325,000
Median days on market65 days57 days51 days
Median annual property tax$632$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 40316?
$59,100.
What is the median sale price in ZIP 40316?
$201,500.
How long do homes take to sell in ZIP 40316?
Median days on market: 64.5 days.
What is typical rent in ZIP 40316?
2-bedroom fair-market rent: $1,089/month (HUD FMR — a 40th-percentile regulatory reference, not market-observed).
What is the natural-hazard risk in ZIP 40316?
Overall risk: Very Low (FEMA NRI, county-level).
Is ZIP 40316 in a flood zone?
Minimal (FEMA NFIP). FEMA flood zone X.
What is the wildfire risk in ZIP 40316?
Risk to homes is higher than 52% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in ZIP 40316?
Moderate radon potential — EPA Zone 2 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near ZIP 40316?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
How many schools serve ZIP 40316?
1 schools (1 elementary) (NCES, 2022-23).
Is ZIP 40316 walkable?
Walkability index: 3.5/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the cost of living in ZIP 40316?
Regional Price Parity: 88.5 (100 = US average) (Low) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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