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Lily, KY

Lily, KY.

Population: 3,880 (Census ACS)

The median home value in Lily, KY is $158,214 — down 6.8% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $119,750 after a median 21 days on market. FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Relatively Low, with winterweather, coldwave, hail the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 11.5% below the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$158,214

Median home value

-6.8%

1-year change

21

Median days on market

Relatively Low

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$158,214
1-year appreciation
-6.8%
3-year appreciation
+1.4%
5-year appreciation
+20.4%
10-year appreciation
+64.0%
All-time peak (2025-06)
$170,411
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
$119,750
Median list price
$209,000
Median price per sqft
$91
1-year sale-price change
+72.3%
Median days on market
21 days
Homes sold (recent period)
6
For-sale inventory
5
Sale-to-list ratio
85.5%
Active listings
5
1-year forecast
+0.5%
New listings (monthly)
3

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)

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Relatively Low
Top hazards (county)
winterWeather, coldWave, hail, heatWave, lightning
Notable hazard ratings (county)
coldWave: Relatively Moderate · earthquake: Relatively Low · hail: Relatively Moderate · heatWave: Relatively Moderate · iceStorm: Relatively Low · inlandFlooding: Relatively Low
FEMA flood zone
X
Flood risk level
Minimal
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 85% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
76.1%
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
57.0°F
Average high
68.0°F
Average low
46.0°F
Annual precipitation
52.8 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)

Walkability & transit

Walkability index
2.5 / 20
Transit service frequency
-99,999
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
6,247
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
5,252

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
3
Nearest national park
Cumberland Gap National Historical Park (36 mi)
National parks include
Cumberland Gap National Historical Park, Mill Springs Battlefield National Monument, Big South Fork National River & Recreation Area
Airports within 30 mi
5
Nearest airport
TEC Field (5 mi)
Nearest major airport
London-Corbin Airport/Magee Field (LOZ) (5 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
3
Hospitals include
SAINT JOSEPH LONDON, BAPTIST HEALTH CORBIN, KNOX COUNTY HOSPITAL
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
3.5 / 5
Best hospital rating nearby (CMS)
4.0 / 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)
+189 tax filers

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

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1,995
Housing built before 1970
15.9%
Housing built 2000 or later
37.6%
Median annual property tax
$519
Mean commute to work
19 min
Households with broadband internet
77.4%

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

Employment & development

Total county employment
23,274
Average weekly wage
$885
Top industries (by employment)
Administrative Services, Health Care, Accommodation & Food
Annual residential building permits (county)
10

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

How it compares

LilyState medianUS median
Median home value$158,214$169,157$289,727
Median sale price$119,750$234,500$325,000
Median days on market21 days57 days51 days
Median annual property tax$519$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 Lily, KY?
$158,214.
What is the median sale price in Lily, KY?
$119,750.
How long do homes take to sell in Lily, KY?
Median days on market: 21 days.
What is typical rent in Lily, 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 Lily, KY?
Overall risk: Relatively Low (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: winterWeather, coldWave, hail, heatWave, lightning.
Is Lily, KY in a flood zone?
Minimal (FEMA NFIP). FEMA flood zone X.
What is the wildfire risk in Lily, KY?
Risk to homes is higher than 85% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in Lily, KY?
Moderate radon potential — EPA Zone 2 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near Lily, KY?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
Is Lily, KY walkable?
Walkability index: 2.5/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the cost of living in Lily, KY?
Regional Price Parity: 88.5 (100 = US average) (Low) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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