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Dawson springs, KY — ZIP 42408

Population: 5,888 (Census ACS)

The median home value in ZIP 42408 (Dawson springs, KY) is $118,692 — down 12.0% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $170,000 after a median 75 days on market. 3 schools serve the area (NCES). FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Relatively Low, with icestorm, strongwind, drought the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 11.5% below the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$118,692

Median home value

-12.0%

1-year change

75

Median days on market

Relatively Low

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$118,692
1-year appreciation
-12.0%
3-year appreciation
-2.3%
5-year appreciation
+18.1%
10-year appreciation
+62.3%
All-time peak (2025-05)
$137,169
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
$170,000
Median list price
$194,950
Median price per sqft
$114
1-year sale-price change
+17.2%
Median days on market
75 days
Homes sold (recent period)
11
For-sale inventory
17
Sale-to-list ratio
95.2%
Active listings
14
1-year forecast
-0.2%
New listings (monthly)
4

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
3
Elementary schools
1
Middle schools
0
High schools
1
Schools include
Dawson Springs Elementary, Dawson Springs Jr/Sr High School, DSISD Virtual Academy

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

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Relatively Low
Top hazards (county)
iceStorm, strongWind, drought, earthquake, hail
Notable hazard ratings (county)
coldWave: Relatively Low · drought: Relatively Moderate · earthquake: Relatively Moderate · hail: Relatively Moderate · heatWave: Relatively Low · iceStorm: Very High
FEMA flood zone
A
Flood risk level
High
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 25% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
75.2%
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
61.0°F
Average high
70.0°F
Average low
51.0°F
Annual precipitation
44.0 in
Annual snowfall
2.1 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
6.2 / 20
Transit service frequency
-99,999
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
4,580
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
5,358

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
1
Nearest national park
Fort Donelson National Battlefield (49 mi)
Airports within 30 mi
15
Nearest airport
Tradewater Airport (1 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
1
Hospitals include
BAPTIST HEALTH DEACONESS MADISONVILLE
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
3.0 / 5
Best hospital rating nearby (CMS)
3.0 / 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)
-53 tax filers

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

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1,973
Housing built before 1970
45.2%
Housing built 2000 or later
15.6%
Median annual property tax
$639
Mean commute to work
29 min
Households with broadband internet
49.7%

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

Employment & development

Total county employment
14,615
Average weekly wage
$1,046
Top industries (by employment)
Health Care, Accommodation & Food, Construction
Annual residential building permits (county)
112

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

How it compares

ZIP 42408State medianUS median
Median home value$118,692$169,157$289,727
Median sale price$170,000$234,500$325,000
Median days on market75 days57 days51 days
Median annual property tax$639$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 42408?
$118,692.
What is the median sale price in ZIP 42408?
$170,000.
How long do homes take to sell in ZIP 42408?
Median days on market: 75 days.
What is typical rent in ZIP 42408?
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 42408?
Overall risk: Relatively Low (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: iceStorm, strongWind, drought, earthquake, hail.
Is ZIP 42408 in a flood zone?
High (FEMA NFIP). FEMA flood zone A.
What is the wildfire risk in ZIP 42408?
Risk to homes is higher than 25% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in ZIP 42408?
Moderate radon potential — EPA Zone 2 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near ZIP 42408?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
How many schools serve ZIP 42408?
3 schools (1 elementary, 1 high) (NCES, 2022-23).
Is ZIP 42408 walkable?
Walkability index: 6.2/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the cost of living in ZIP 42408?
Regional Price Parity: 88.5 (100 = US average) (Low) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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