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Bright shade, KY

Bright shade, KY.

Population: 17,310 (Census ACS)

The median home value in Bright shade, KY is $114,019 — down 11.0% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $119,000 after a median 190 days on market. 9 schools serve the area (NCES). FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Relatively Low, with coldwave, inlandflooding, landslide the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 11.5% below the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$114,019

Median home value

-11.0%

1-year change

190

Median days on market

Relatively Low

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$114,019
1-year appreciation
-11.0%
3-year appreciation
-9.0%
5-year appreciation
+19.3%
10-year appreciation
+65.3%
All-time peak (2024-08)
$134,191
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
$119,000
Median list price
$162,450
Median price per sqft
$86
1-year sale-price change
-23.2%
Median days on market
190 days
Homes sold (recent period)
12
For-sale inventory
30
Sale-to-list ratio
89.6%
Active listings
19
1-year forecast
-0.9%
New listings (monthly)
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
9
Elementary schools
5
Middle schools
1
High schools
2
School districts serving the area
Kentucky Tech System, Clay County
Schools include
Clay County Area Technology Center, Burning Springs Elementary, Clay County High School, Goose Rock Elementary, Hacker Elementary School

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

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Relatively Low
Top hazards (county)
coldWave, inlandFlooding, landslide, strongWind, winterWeather
Notable hazard ratings (county)
coldWave: Relatively Moderate · hail: Relatively Low · heatWave: Relatively Low · inlandFlooding: Relatively Moderate · landslide: Relatively Moderate · lightning: Relatively Low
FEMA flood zone
A
Flood risk level
High
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 87% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
91.1%
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
79.0°F
Average high
80.0°F
Average low
78.0°F
Annual precipitation
48.3 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)

Walkability & transit

Walkability index
7.3 / 20
Transit service frequency
-99,999
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
3,918
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
3,396

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
2
Nearest national park
Cumberland Gap National Historical Park (37 mi)
National parks include
Cumberland Gap National Historical Park, Mill Springs Battlefield National Monument
Airports within 30 mi
4
Nearest airport
London-Corbin Airport/Magee Field (LOZ) (19 mi)
Nearest major airport
London-Corbin Airport/Magee Field (LOZ) (19 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
1
Hospitals include
AdventHealthManchester
Solar radiation rating
Fair (4.1 kWh/m²/day)

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

Migration

Net migration (county)
-86 tax filers

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

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1,989
Housing built before 1970
18.6%
Housing built 2000 or later
30.8%
Median annual property tax
$680
Mean commute to work
26 min
Households with broadband internet
72.2%

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

Employment & development

Total county employment
2,690
Average weekly wage
$771
Top industries (by employment)
Health Care, Professional Services, Construction

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

How it compares

Bright shadeState medianUS median
Median home value$114,019$169,157$289,727
Median sale price$119,000$234,500$325,000
Median days on market190 days57 days51 days
Median annual property tax$680$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 Bright shade, KY?
$114,019.
What is the median sale price in Bright shade, KY?
$119,000.
How long do homes take to sell in Bright shade, KY?
Median days on market: 190 days.
What is typical rent in Bright shade, 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 Bright shade, KY?
Overall risk: Relatively Low (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: coldWave, inlandFlooding, landslide, strongWind, winterWeather.
Is Bright shade, KY in a flood zone?
High (FEMA NFIP). FEMA flood zone A.
What is the wildfire risk in Bright shade, KY?
Risk to homes is higher than 87% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in Bright shade, KY?
Moderate radon potential — EPA Zone 2 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near Bright shade, KY?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
How many schools serve Bright shade, KY?
9 schools (5 elementary, 1 middle, 2 high) (NCES, 2022-23).
Is Bright shade, KY walkable?
Walkability index: 7.3/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the cost of living in Bright shade, KY?
Regional Price Parity: 88.5 (100 = US average) (Low) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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