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Logansport, KY — ZIP 42261

Population: 9,641 (Census ACS)

The median home value in ZIP 42261 (Logansport, KY) is $176,943 — down 8.2% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $247,450 after a median 62 days on market. 6 schools serve the area (NCES). FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Very Low, with hail, icestorm the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 11.5% below the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$176,943

Median home value

-8.2%

1-year change

62

Median days on market

Very Low

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$176,943
1-year appreciation
-8.2%
3-year appreciation
-6.4%
5-year appreciation
+3.4%
10-year appreciation
+56.8%
All-time peak (2025-04)
$198,332
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
$247,450
Median list price
$288,700
Median price per sqft
$154
1-year sale-price change
+15.1%
Median days on market
62 days
Homes sold (recent period)
10
For-sale inventory
30
Sale-to-list ratio
96.1%
Active listings
10
1-year forecast
-0.1%
New listings (monthly)
8

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
6
Elementary schools
2
Middle schools
1
High schools
3
School districts serving the area
Kentucky Tech System, Butler County
Schools include
Butler Co. Area Technology Center, Butler County High School, Morgantown Elementary School, Butler County Middle School, North Butler Elementary

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

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Very Low
Top hazards (county)
hail, iceStorm
Notable hazard ratings (county)
drought: Relatively Low · earthquake: Relatively Low · hail: Relatively Moderate · iceStorm: Relatively Moderate · strongWind: Relatively Low · tornado: Relatively Low
FEMA flood zone
AE
Flood risk level
High
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 23% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
92.8%
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
55.9 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
7.7 / 20
Transit service frequency
-99,999
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
3,541
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
2,871

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
1
Nearest national park
Mammoth Cave National Park (30 mi)
Airports within 30 mi
9
Nearest airport
Ohio County Airport (19 mi)
Nearest major airport
Bowling Green Warren County Regional Airport (BWG) (22 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
1
Hospitals include
THE MEDICAL CENTER (BOWLING GREEN)
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
2.0 / 5
Best hospital rating nearby (CMS)
2.0 / 5
Solar radiation rating
Fair (4.2 kWh/m²/day)

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

Migration

Net migration (county)
+43 tax filers

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

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1,986
Housing built before 1970
25.3%
Housing built 2000 or later
25.8%
Median annual property tax
$592
Mean commute to work
26 min
Households with broadband internet
45.8%

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

Employment & development

Total county employment
2,329
Average weekly wage
$861
Top industries (by employment)
Construction, Administrative Services, Other Services
Annual residential building permits (county)
6

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

How it compares

ZIP 42261State medianUS median
Median home value$176,943$169,157$289,727
Median sale price$247,450$234,500$325,000
Median days on market62 days57 days51 days
Median annual property tax$592$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 42261?
$176,943.
What is the median sale price in ZIP 42261?
$247,450.
How long do homes take to sell in ZIP 42261?
Median days on market: 62 days.
What is typical rent in ZIP 42261?
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 42261?
Overall risk: Very Low (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: hail, iceStorm.
Is ZIP 42261 in a flood zone?
High (FEMA NFIP). FEMA flood zone AE.
What is the wildfire risk in ZIP 42261?
Risk to homes is higher than 23% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in ZIP 42261?
Moderate radon potential — EPA Zone 2 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near ZIP 42261?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
How many schools serve ZIP 42261?
6 schools (2 elementary, 1 middle, 3 high) (NCES, 2022-23).
Is ZIP 42261 walkable?
Walkability index: 7.7/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the cost of living in ZIP 42261?
Regional Price Parity: 88.5 (100 = US average) (Low) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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