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Elk Horn, KY

Elk Horn, KY.

Population: 1,610 (Census ACS)

The median home value in Elk Horn, KY is $226,883 — down 0.2% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $264,000 after a median 125 days on market. FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Very Low, with strongwind, tornado the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 11.5% below the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$226,883

Median home value

-0.2%

1-year change

125

Median days on market

Very Low

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$226,883
1-year appreciation
-0.2%
3-year appreciation
+19.4%
5-year appreciation
+39.6%
10-year appreciation
+103.0%
All-time peak (2025-04)
$230,815
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
$264,000
Median list price
$212,450
Median price per sqft
$62
Median days on market
125 days
Homes sold (recent period)
1
Sale-to-list ratio
98.9%
Active listings
2
1-year forecast
+3.2%

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)

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Very Low
Top hazards (county)
strongWind, tornado
Notable hazard ratings (county)
coldWave: Relatively Low · drought: Relatively Low · earthquake: Relatively Low · hail: Relatively Low · heatWave: Relatively Low · iceStorm: Relatively Low
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 21% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
76.9%
Radon potential (county)
High radon potential — EPA Zone 1 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
56.0°F
Average high
67.0°F
Average low
45.0°F
Annual precipitation
61.8 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
4
Nearest national park
Abraham Lincoln Birthplace National Historical Park (30 mi)
National parks include
Abraham Lincoln Birthplace National Historical Park, Mill Springs Battlefield National Monument, Camp Nelson National Monument
Airports within 30 mi
7
Nearest airport
Taylor County Airport (5 mi)
Nearest major airport
Lake Cumberland Regional Airport (SME) (39 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
1,090
Hospitals include
MIZELL MEMORIAL HOSPITAL, CRENSHAW COMMUNITY HOSPITAL, CRENSHAW COMMUNITY HOSPITAL
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
3.1 / 5
Best hospital rating nearby (CMS)
5.0 / 5
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)
+48 tax filers

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

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1,984
Housing built before 1970
36.6%
Housing built 2000 or later
14.7%
Median annual property tax
$1,097
Households with broadband internet
63.1%

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

Employment & development

Total county employment
10,019
Average weekly wage
$783
Top industries (by employment)
Accommodation & Food, Administrative Services, Wholesale Trade
Annual residential building permits (county)
10

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

How it compares

Elk HornState medianUS median
Median home value$226,883$169,157$289,727
Median sale price$264,000$234,500$325,000
Median days on market125 days57 days51 days
Median annual property tax$1,097$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 Elk Horn, KY?
$226,883.
What is the median sale price in Elk Horn, KY?
$264,000.
How long do homes take to sell in Elk Horn, KY?
Median days on market: 125 days.
What is the natural-hazard risk in Elk Horn, KY?
Overall risk: Very Low (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: strongWind, tornado.
What is the wildfire risk in Elk Horn, KY?
Risk to homes is higher than 21% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in Elk Horn, KY?
High radon potential — EPA Zone 1 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near Elk Horn, KY?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
What is the cost of living in Elk Horn, KY?
Regional Price Parity: 88.5 (100 = US average) (Low) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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