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Callaway, KY — ZIP 40977

Population: 8,367 (Census ACS)

The median home value in ZIP 40977 (Callaway, KY) is $80,340 — down 28.2% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $144,000 after a median 104 days on market. 7 schools serve the area (NCES). FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Relatively Low, with coldwave, inlandflooding, landslide the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 11.5% below the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$80,340

Median home value

-28.2%

1-year change

104

Median days on market

Relatively Low

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$80,340
1-year appreciation
-28.2%
3-year appreciation
-38.4%
5-year appreciation
-40.0%
10-year appreciation
-35.7%
All-time peak (2020-11)
$141,281
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
$144,000
Median list price
$244,900
Median price per sqft
$108
1-year sale-price change
-35.4%
Median days on market
104 days
Homes sold (recent period)
7
For-sale inventory
22
Sale-to-list ratio
99.4%
Active listings
14
1-year forecast
-7.3%
New listings (monthly)
7

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
7
Elementary schools
2
Middle schools
0
High schools
2
School districts serving the area
Kentucky Tech System, Bell County, Pineville Independent
Schools include
Bell County Area Technology Center, Bell County High School, Bell Central School Center, Page School Center, Cumberland Valley Health Tech Center

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

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Relatively Low
Top hazards (county)
coldWave, inlandFlooding, landslide, winterWeather
Notable hazard ratings (county)
avalanche: Relatively Low · coldWave: Relatively Moderate · hail: Relatively Low · heatWave: Relatively Low · inlandFlooding: Relatively Moderate · landslide: Relatively Moderate
FEMA flood zone
A
Flood risk level
High
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 86% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
68.9%
Radon potential (county)
Moderate radon potential — EPA Zone 2 of 3
EPA Superfund (NPL) sites within 5 mi
None
Nearest Superfund site
National Electric Coil Co./Cooper Industries (24.3 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
54.0°F
Average high
66.0°F
Average low
43.0°F
Annual precipitation
56.2 in
Annual snowfall
8.6 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
Good
Median AQI (annual)
49
Days with Good air quality
185
Days with Moderate air quality
177
Highest AQI recorded (year)
131

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

Walkability & transit

Walkability index
5.7 / 20
Transit service frequency
-99,999
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
2,601
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
2,473

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
3
Nearest national park
Cumberland Gap National Historical Park (10 mi)
National parks include
Cumberland Gap National Historical Park, Big South Fork National River & Recreation Area, Mill Springs Battlefield National Monument
Airports within 30 mi
9
Nearest airport
Middlesboro-Bell County Airport (7 mi)
Nearest major airport
London-Corbin Airport/Magee Field (LOZ) (32 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
1
Hospitals include
PINEVILLE COMMUNITY HEALTH CENTER, INC
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)
-15 tax filers

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

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1,980
Housing built before 1970
25.6%
Housing built 2000 or later
16.3%
Median annual property tax
$758
Mean commute to work
24 min
Households with broadband internet
60.6%

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

Employment & development

Total county employment
6,785
Average weekly wage
$790
Top industries (by employment)
Accommodation & Food, Mining, Other Services
Annual residential building permits (county)
44

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

How it compares

ZIP 40977State medianUS median
Median home value$80,340$169,157$289,727
Median sale price$144,000$234,500$325,000
Median days on market104 days57 days51 days
Median annual property tax$758$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 40977?
$80,340.
What is the median sale price in ZIP 40977?
$144,000.
How long do homes take to sell in ZIP 40977?
Median days on market: 104 days.
What is typical rent in ZIP 40977?
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 40977?
Overall risk: Relatively Low (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: coldWave, inlandFlooding, landslide, winterWeather.
Is ZIP 40977 in a flood zone?
High (FEMA NFIP). FEMA flood zone A.
What is the wildfire risk in ZIP 40977?
Risk to homes is higher than 86% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in ZIP 40977?
Moderate radon potential — EPA Zone 2 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near ZIP 40977?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
How many schools serve ZIP 40977?
7 schools (2 elementary, 2 high) (NCES, 2022-23).
Is ZIP 40977 walkable?
Walkability index: 5.7/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the air quality in ZIP 40977?
Good. Median AQI: 49. (EPA AQI).
What is the cost of living in ZIP 40977?
Regional Price Parity: 88.5 (100 = US average) (Low) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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