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Argillite, KY

Argillite, KY.

Population: 1,382 (Census ACS)

The median home value in Argillite, KY is $164,877 — down 5.3% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $25,000 after a median 23 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 heatwave the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 11.5% below the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$164,877

Median home value

-5.3%

1-year change

23

Median days on market

Relatively Low

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$164,877
1-year appreciation
-5.3%
3-year appreciation
+12.1%
5-year appreciation
+25.6%
All-time peak (2025-05)
$175,454
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
$25,000
Median list price
$29,000
1-year sale-price change
-89.6%
Median days on market
23 days
Homes sold (recent period)
1
Sale-to-list ratio
86.2%
Active listings
1
1-year forecast
+0.6%

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
1
Elementary schools
1
Middle schools
0
High schools
0
Schools include
Argillite Elementary School

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

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Relatively Low
Top hazards (county)
heatWave
Notable hazard ratings (county)
heatWave: Relatively Moderate · iceStorm: Relatively Low · inlandFlooding: Relatively Low · landslide: Relatively Low · lightning: Relatively Low · strongWind: Relatively Low
FEMA flood zone
A
Flood risk level
High
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 43% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
62.0%
Radon potential (county)
Moderate radon potential — EPA Zone 2 of 3
EPA Superfund (NPL) sites within 5 mi
None
Nearest Superfund site
E.H. Schilling Landfill (10.1 mi)
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
Annual precipitation
49.8 in
Annual snowfall
21.3 in
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)
39
Days with Good air quality
221
Days with Moderate air quality
20
Highest AQI recorded (year)
84

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

Walkability & transit

Walkability index
3.8 / 20
Transit service frequency
-99,999
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
1,289
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
1,760

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

Airports within 30 mi
7
Nearest airport
Ashland Regional Airport (10 mi)
Nearest major airport
Tri-State Airport / Milton J. Ferguson Field (HTS) (16 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
1
Hospitals include
KING'S DAUGHTERS' MEDICAL CENTER
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
3.0 / 5
Best hospital rating nearby (CMS)
3.0 / 5
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)
+63 tax filers

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

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1,988
Housing built before 1970
14.8%
Housing built 2000 or later
29.2%
Median annual property tax
$878
Households with broadband internet
51.8%

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

Employment & development

Total county employment
5,527
Average weekly wage
$907
Top industries (by employment)
Health Care, Accommodation & Food, Administrative Services
Annual residential building permits (county)
6

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

How it compares

ArgilliteState medianUS median
Median home value$164,877$169,157$289,727
Median sale price$25,000$234,500$325,000
Median days on market23 days57 days51 days
Median annual property tax$878$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 Argillite, KY?
$164,877.
What is the median sale price in Argillite, KY?
$25,000.
How long do homes take to sell in Argillite, KY?
Median days on market: 23 days.
What is typical rent in Argillite, KY?
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 Argillite, KY?
Overall risk: Relatively Low (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: heatWave.
Is Argillite, KY in a flood zone?
High (FEMA NFIP). FEMA flood zone A.
What is the wildfire risk in Argillite, KY?
Risk to homes is higher than 43% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in Argillite, KY?
Moderate radon potential — EPA Zone 2 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near Argillite, KY?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
How many schools serve Argillite, KY?
1 schools (1 elementary) (NCES, 2022-23).
Is Argillite, KY walkable?
Walkability index: 3.8/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the air quality in Argillite, KY?
Good. Median AQI: 39. (EPA AQI).
What is the cost of living in Argillite, KY?
Regional Price Parity: 88.5 (100 = US average) (Low) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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