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Fern creek, KY

Fern creek, KY.

Population: 41,222 (Census ACS)

The median home value in Fern creek, KY is $310,725 — up 0.5% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $210,950 after a median 227 days on market. Typical rent runs $1,679/month. 4 schools serve the area (NCES). FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Relatively High, with tornado, coldwave, heatwave the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 11.5% below the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$310,725

Median home value

+0.5%

1-year change

227

Median days on market

Relatively High

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$310,725
1-year appreciation
+0.5%
3-year appreciation
+5.9%
5-year appreciation
+18.8%
10-year appreciation
+64.1%
All-time peak (2026-03)
$313,257
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
$210,950
Median list price
$312,809
Median price per sqft
$124
1-year sale-price change
+9.1%
Median days on market
227 days
Homes sold (recent period)
2
For-sale inventory
180
Sale-to-list ratio
87.4%
Active listings
6
1-year forecast
+0.9%
Days to pending
36 days
New listings (monthly)
64

Source: recent area sales and market data (ZIP-level)

Rents

Typical rent
$1,679/mo
1-year rent change
+11.6%
Studio fair-market rent
$1,030/mo
1BR fair-market rent
$1,110/mo
2BR fair-market rent
$1,350/mo
3BR fair-market rent
$1,720/mo
4BR fair-market rent
$2,010/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
3
Middle schools
0
High schools
1
Schools include
Fern Creek Elementary, Fern Creek High, Bates Elementary, Wheeler Elementary

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

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Relatively High
Top hazards (county)
tornado, coldWave, heatWave, iceStorm, inlandFlooding
Notable hazard ratings (county)
coldWave: Relatively High · earthquake: Relatively Moderate · hail: Relatively Moderate · heatWave: Relatively High · iceStorm: Relatively High · inlandFlooding: Relatively High
FEMA flood zone
A
Flood risk level
High
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 12% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
25.3%
Radon potential (county)
High radon potential — EPA Zone 1 of 3
EPA Superfund (NPL) sites within 5 mi
None
Nearest Superfund site
Smith's Farm (10.4 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
57.0°F
Average high
67.0°F
Average low
48.0°F
Annual precipitation
55.0 in
Annual snowfall
14.7 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)

Air quality

Air quality rating
Moderate
Median AQI (annual)
55
Days with Good air quality
123
Days with Moderate air quality
226
Days with Unhealthy air quality
1
Highest AQI recorded (year)
171

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

Walkability & transit

Walkability index
11.7 / 20
Transit service frequency
-99,999
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
71,558
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
69,398

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
2
Nearest national park
Abraham Lincoln Birthplace National Historical Park (38 mi)
National parks include
Abraham Lincoln Birthplace National Historical Park, Camp Nelson National Monument
Airports within 30 mi
21
Nearest airport
Blue Lick Airport (7 mi)
Nearest major airport
Bowman Field (LOU) (8 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
13
Hospitals include
NORTON CLARK HOSPITAL, WELLSTONE REGIONAL HOSPITAL, BAPTIST HEALTH FLOYD
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
2.7 / 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)
-1,475 tax filers

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

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1,993
Housing built before 1970
18.8%
Housing built 2000 or later
37.7%
Median annual property tax
$2,247
Mean commute to work
21 min
Households with broadband internet
76.6%

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

Employment & development

Total county employment
437,295
Average weekly wage
$1,320
Top industries (by employment)
Health Care, Accommodation & Food, Administrative Services
Annual residential building permits (county)
1,173

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

How it compares

Fern creekState medianUS median
Median home value$310,725$169,157$289,727
Median sale price$210,950$234,500$325,000
Median days on market227 days57 days51 days
Typical rent$1,679/mo$1,378/mo$1,808/mo
Median annual property tax$2,247$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 Fern creek, KY?
$310,725.
What is the median sale price in Fern creek, KY?
$210,950.
How long do homes take to sell in Fern creek, KY?
Median days on market: 227 days.
What is typical rent in Fern creek, KY?
Typical rent: $1,679/month.
What is the natural-hazard risk in Fern creek, KY?
Overall risk: Relatively High (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: tornado, coldWave, heatWave, iceStorm, inlandFlooding.
Is Fern creek, KY in a flood zone?
High (FEMA NFIP). FEMA flood zone A.
What is the wildfire risk in Fern creek, KY?
Risk to homes is higher than 12% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in Fern creek, KY?
High radon potential — EPA Zone 1 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near Fern creek, KY?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
How many schools serve Fern creek, KY?
4 schools (3 elementary, 1 high) (NCES, 2022-23).
Is Fern creek, KY walkable?
Walkability index: 11.7/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the air quality in Fern creek, KY?
Moderate. Median AQI: 55. (EPA AQI).
What is the cost of living in Fern creek, KY?
Regional Price Parity: 88.5 (100 = US average) (Low) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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