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Beechmont, KY — ZIP 42323

Population: 852 (Census ACS)

The median home value in ZIP 42323 (Beechmont, KY) is $133,952 — down 1.6% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $144,900 after a median 84 days on market. 1 schools serve the area (NCES). FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Relatively Low, with icestorm, drought, hail the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 11.5% below the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$133,952

Median home value

-1.6%

1-year change

84

Median days on market

Relatively Low

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$133,952
1-year appreciation
-1.6%
3-year appreciation
+7.6%
5-year appreciation
+18.2%
10-year appreciation
+81.8%
All-time peak (2025-07)
$136,120
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
$144,900
Median list price
$267,000
Median price per sqft
$132
1-year sale-price change
-0.1%
Median days on market
84 days
Homes sold (recent period)
1
Sale-to-list ratio
100.0%
Active listings
1

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
1
Elementary schools
1
Middle schools
0
High schools
0
Schools include
Muhlenberg South Elementary

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

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Relatively Low
Top hazards (county)
iceStorm, drought, hail, strongWind, winterWeather
Notable hazard ratings (county)
coldWave: Relatively Low · drought: Relatively Moderate · earthquake: Relatively Low · hail: Relatively Moderate · heatWave: Relatively Low · iceStorm: Relatively High
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 29% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
85.4%
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
58.0°F
Average high
68.0°F
Average low
47.0°F
Annual precipitation
56.5 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)

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
1
Nearest national park
Mammoth Cave National Park (52 mi)
Airports within 30 mi
15
Nearest airport
Muhlenberg County Airport (5 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
1,090
Hospitals include
MIZELL MEMORIAL HOSPITAL, CRENSHAW COMMUNITY HOSPITAL, CRENSHAW COMMUNITY HOSPITAL
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
3.1 / 5
Best hospital rating nearby (CMS)
5.0 / 5
EV charging stations (within 10 mi)
9
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)
-49 tax filers

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

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1,977
Housing built before 1970
14.9%
Housing built 2000 or later
15.6%
Median annual property tax
$1,276
Households with broadband internet
64.2%

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

Employment & development

Total county employment
6,348
Average weekly wage
$1,027
Top industries (by employment)
Accommodation & Food, Construction, Professional Services
Annual residential building permits (county)
5

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

How it compares

ZIP 42323State medianUS median
Median home value$133,952$169,157$289,727
Median sale price$144,900$234,500$325,000
Median days on market84 days57 days51 days
Median annual property tax$1,276$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 42323?
$133,952.
What is the median sale price in ZIP 42323?
$144,900.
How long do homes take to sell in ZIP 42323?
Median days on market: 84 days.
What is the natural-hazard risk in ZIP 42323?
Overall risk: Relatively Low (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: iceStorm, drought, hail, strongWind, winterWeather.
What is the wildfire risk in ZIP 42323?
Risk to homes is higher than 29% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in ZIP 42323?
Moderate radon potential — EPA Zone 2 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near ZIP 42323?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
How many schools serve ZIP 42323?
1 schools (1 elementary) (NCES, 2022-23).
What is the cost of living in ZIP 42323?
Regional Price Parity: 88.5 (100 = US average) (Low) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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