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Hawesville, KY

Hawesville, KY.

Population: 4,713 (Census ACS)

The median home value in Hawesville, KY is $212,163 — up 5.2% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $152,000 after a median 8 days on market. 1 schools serve the area (NCES). FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Very Low, with icestorm the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 11.5% below the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$212,163

Median home value

+5.2%

1-year change

8

Median days on market

Very Low

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$212,163
1-year appreciation
+5.2%
3-year appreciation
+16.0%
5-year appreciation
+37.1%
10-year appreciation
+113.9%
All-time peak (2026-07)
$212,163
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
$152,000
Median list price
$224,900
Median price per sqft
$86
1-year sale-price change
+8.6%
Median days on market
8 days
Homes sold (recent period)
4
For-sale inventory
9
Sale-to-list ratio
86.0%
Active listings
4
1-year forecast
+2.8%

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
South Hancock Elementary School

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

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Very Low
Top hazards (county)
iceStorm
Notable hazard ratings (county)
drought: Relatively Low · earthquake: Relatively Low · hail: Relatively Low · iceStorm: Relatively Moderate · inlandFlooding: Relatively Low · strongWind: Relatively Low
FEMA flood zone
AE
Flood risk level
High
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 17% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
78.1%
Radon potential (county)
Moderate radon potential — EPA Zone 2 of 3
EPA Superfund (NPL) sites within 5 mi
None
Nearest Superfund site
Green River Disposal, Inc. (11.6 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
58.0°F
Average high
67.0°F
Average low
48.0°F
Annual precipitation
51.1 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)

Air quality

Air quality rating
Good
Median AQI (annual)
42
Days with Good air quality
201
Days with Moderate air quality
38
Highest AQI recorded (year)
140

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

Walkability & transit

Walkability index
4.7 / 20
Transit service frequency
-99,999
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
4,572
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
5,135

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
2
Nearest national park
Lincoln Boyhood National Memorial (23 mi)
National parks include
Lincoln Boyhood National Memorial, Mammoth Cave National Park
Airports within 30 mi
13
Nearest airport
Hancock County-Ron Lewis Field (10 mi)
Nearest major airport
Owensboro Daviess County Airport (OWB) (22 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
1
Hospitals include
OWENSBORO HEALTH REGIONAL HOSPITAL
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
2.0 / 5
Best hospital rating nearby (CMS)
2.0 / 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)
+10 tax filers

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

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1,983
Housing built before 1970
29.4%
Housing built 2000 or later
23.8%
Median annual property tax
$807
Mean commute to work
25 min
Households with broadband internet
44.1%

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

Employment & development

Total county employment
3,274
Average weekly wage
$1,571
Top industries (by employment)
Construction, Administrative Services, Other Services
Annual residential building permits (county)
9

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

How it compares

HawesvilleState medianUS median
Median home value$212,163$169,157$289,727
Median sale price$152,000$234,500$325,000
Median days on market8 days57 days51 days
Median annual property tax$807$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 Hawesville, KY?
$212,163.
What is the median sale price in Hawesville, KY?
$152,000.
How long do homes take to sell in Hawesville, KY?
Median days on market: 8 days.
What is typical rent in Hawesville, 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 Hawesville, KY?
Overall risk: Very Low (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: iceStorm.
Is Hawesville, KY in a flood zone?
High (FEMA NFIP). FEMA flood zone AE.
What is the wildfire risk in Hawesville, KY?
Risk to homes is higher than 17% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in Hawesville, KY?
Moderate radon potential — EPA Zone 2 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near Hawesville, KY?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
How many schools serve Hawesville, KY?
1 schools (1 elementary) (NCES, 2022-23).
Is Hawesville, KY walkable?
Walkability index: 4.7/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the air quality in Hawesville, KY?
Good. Median AQI: 42. (EPA AQI).
What is the cost of living in Hawesville, KY?
Regional Price Parity: 88.5 (100 = US average) (Low) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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