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West Liberty, KY — ZIP 41472

Population: 10,792 (Census ACS)

The median home value in ZIP 41472 (West Liberty, KY) is $133,431 — down 10.9% over the past year. 8 schools serve the area (NCES). FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Very Low, with landslide the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 11.5% below the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$133,431

Median home value

-10.9%

1-year change

Very Low

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$133,431
1-year appreciation
-10.9%
3-year appreciation
-9.9%
5-year appreciation
+16.2%
10-year appreciation
+79.4%
All-time peak (2024-07)
$150,483
House Price Index (state)
396.0 (+2.4% YoY)

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

Market activity

For-sale inventory
30
New listings (monthly)
5

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

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
8
Elementary schools
3
Middle schools
1
High schools
3
School districts serving the area
Kentucky Tech System, Morgan County
Schools include
Morgan County Area Technology Center, Morgan County Middle School, Morgan County High School, Woodsbend Youth Development Center, East Valley Elementary School

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

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Very Low
Top hazards (county)
landslide
Notable hazard ratings (county)
inlandFlooding: Relatively Low · landslide: Relatively Moderate · lightning: Relatively Low · strongWind: Relatively Low · tornado: Relatively Low · wildfire: Relatively Low
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 66% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
96.4%
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)

Average annual temperature
55.0°F
Average high
67.0°F
Average low
43.0°F
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)

Air quality

Air quality rating
Good
Median AQI (annual)
38
Days with Good air quality
341
Days with Moderate air quality
23
Highest AQI recorded (year)
93

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

Amenities

Airports within 30 mi
7
Nearest airport
Sargents Field (4 mi)
Nearest major airport
Julian Carroll Airport (27 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
1
Hospitals include
MORGAN COUNTY ARH HOSPITAL
Solar radiation rating
Fair (4.0 kWh/m²/day)

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

Migration

Net migration (county)
+37 tax filers

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

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1,990
Housing built before 1970
17.7%
Housing built 2000 or later
28.1%
Median annual property tax
$834
Mean commute to work
25 min
Households with broadband internet
72.7%

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

Employment & development

Total county employment
2,067
Average weekly wage
$841
Top industries (by employment)
Wholesale Trade, Professional Services, Agriculture
Annual residential building permits (county)
1

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

How it compares

ZIP 41472State medianUS median
Median home value$133,431$169,157$289,727
Median annual property tax$834$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 41472?
$133,431.
What is the natural-hazard risk in ZIP 41472?
Overall risk: Very Low (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: landslide.
What is the wildfire risk in ZIP 41472?
Risk to homes is higher than 66% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in ZIP 41472?
Moderate radon potential — EPA Zone 2 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near ZIP 41472?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
How many schools serve ZIP 41472?
8 schools (3 elementary, 1 middle, 3 high) (NCES, 2022-23).
What is the air quality in ZIP 41472?
Good. Median AQI: 38. (EPA AQI).
What is the cost of living in ZIP 41472?
Regional Price Parity: 88.5 (100 = US average) (Low) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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