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Calhoun, KY

Calhoun, KY.

Population: 4,206 (Census ACS)

The median home value in Calhoun, KY is $187,033 — down 10.8% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $138,950 after a median 68.5 days on market. 4 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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$187,033

Median home value

-10.8%

1-year change

68.5

Median days on market

Very Low

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$187,033
1-year appreciation
-10.8%
3-year appreciation
+5.7%
5-year appreciation
+21.6%
10-year appreciation
+74.3%
All-time peak (2025-05)
$214,598
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
$138,950
Median list price
$193,750
Median price per sqft
$111
1-year sale-price change
-13.2%
Median days on market
68.5 days
Homes sold (recent period)
4
For-sale inventory
11
Sale-to-list ratio
95.6%
Active listings
3
1-year forecast
+2.9%

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
4
Elementary schools
1
Middle schools
1
High schools
2
Schools include
Calhoun Elementary School, McLean County High School, McLean County Middle School, McLean County Alternative 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)
drought: Relatively Moderate · earthquake: Relatively Low · hail: Relatively Low · heatWave: Relatively Low · iceStorm: Relatively High · inlandFlooding: Relatively Low
FEMA flood zone
A
Flood risk level
High
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 15% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
69.2%
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
58.0°F
Average high
67.0°F
Average low
48.0°F
Annual precipitation
50.1 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)
5,224
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
5,420

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
1
Nearest national park
Lincoln Boyhood National Memorial (41 mi)
Airports within 30 mi
20
Nearest airport
Moseley Field (1 mi)
Nearest major airport
Owensboro Daviess County Airport (OWB) (13 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
2
Hospitals include
OWENSBORO HEALTH REGIONAL HOSPITAL, BAPTIST HEALTH DEACONESS MADISONVILLE
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
2.5 / 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)
+22 tax filers

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

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1,980
Housing built before 1970
32.5%
Housing built 2000 or later
16.1%
Median annual property tax
$999
Mean commute to work
27 min
Households with broadband internet
50.5%

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

Employment & development

Total county employment
1,238
Average weekly wage
$874
Top industries (by employment)
Health Care, Wholesale Trade, Construction
Annual residential building permits (county)
4

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

How it compares

CalhounState medianUS median
Median home value$187,033$169,157$289,727
Median sale price$138,950$234,500$325,000
Median days on market69 days57 days51 days
Median annual property tax$999$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 Calhoun, KY?
$187,033.
What is the median sale price in Calhoun, KY?
$138,950.
How long do homes take to sell in Calhoun, KY?
Median days on market: 68.5 days.
What is typical rent in Calhoun, 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 Calhoun, KY?
Overall risk: Very Low (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: iceStorm, drought, strongWind.
Is Calhoun, KY in a flood zone?
High (FEMA NFIP). FEMA flood zone A.
What is the wildfire risk in Calhoun, KY?
Risk to homes is higher than 15% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in Calhoun, KY?
Moderate radon potential — EPA Zone 2 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near Calhoun, KY?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
How many schools serve Calhoun, KY?
4 schools (1 elementary, 1 middle, 2 high) (NCES, 2022-23).
Is Calhoun, KY walkable?
Walkability index: 6.2/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the cost of living in Calhoun, KY?
Regional Price Parity: 88.5 (100 = US average) (Low) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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