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Morganfield, KY — ZIP 42437

Population: 7,064 (Census ACS)

The median home value in ZIP 42437 (Morganfield, KY) is $167,152 — up 1.3% over the past year. 6 schools serve the area (NCES). FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Very Low, with icestorm, drought, strongwind the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 11.5% below the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$167,152

Median home value

+1.3%

1-year change

Very Low

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$167,152
1-year appreciation
+1.3%
3-year appreciation
+20.4%
5-year appreciation
+38.7%
10-year appreciation
+104.1%
All-time peak (2026-07)
$167,152
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
15
New listings (monthly)
7

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
6
Elementary schools
1
Middle schools
1
High schools
3
Schools include
Morganfield Elementary School, Union County High School, Union County Middle School, Union County Learning Academy, Union County Area Vocational Ed Center

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

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Very Low
Top hazards (county)
iceStorm, drought, strongWind
Notable hazard ratings (county)
coldWave: Relatively Low · drought: Relatively Moderate · earthquake: Relatively Low · hail: Relatively Low · heatWave: Relatively Low · iceStorm: Relatively High
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 14% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
52.5%
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
69.0°F
Average low
47.0°F
Annual precipitation
54.3 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
Lincoln Boyhood National Memorial (60 mi)
Airports within 30 mi
16
Nearest airport
Sturgis Municipal Airport (10 mi)
Nearest major airport
Evansville Regional Airport (EVV) (33 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
1
Hospitals include
METHODIST HOSPITAL UNION COUNTY
EV charging stations (within 10 mi)
3
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)
-37 tax filers

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

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1,976
Housing built before 1970
36.1%
Housing built 2000 or later
14.2%
Median annual property tax
$962
Mean commute to work
21 min
Households with broadband internet
65.5%

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

Employment & development

Total county employment
4,357
Average weekly wage
$1,182
Top industries (by employment)
Professional Services, Accommodation & Food, Wholesale Trade

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

How it compares

ZIP 42437State medianUS median
Median home value$167,152$169,157$289,727
Median annual property tax$962$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 42437?
$167,152.
What is the natural-hazard risk in ZIP 42437?
Overall risk: Very Low (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: iceStorm, drought, strongWind.
What is the wildfire risk in ZIP 42437?
Risk to homes is higher than 14% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in ZIP 42437?
Moderate radon potential — EPA Zone 2 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near ZIP 42437?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
How many schools serve ZIP 42437?
6 schools (1 elementary, 1 middle, 3 high) (NCES, 2022-23).
What is the cost of living in ZIP 42437?
Regional Price Parity: 88.5 (100 = US average) (Low) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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