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Maceo, KY

Maceo, KY.

Population: 1,465 (Census ACS)

The median home value in Maceo, KY is $194,452 — down 6.7% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $236,000 after a median 28.5 days on market. FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Relatively Moderate, with icestorm, strongwind, winterweather the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 11.5% below the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$194,452

Median home value

-6.7%

1-year change

28.5

Median days on market

Relatively Moderate

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$194,452
1-year appreciation
-6.7%
3-year appreciation
-3.7%
5-year appreciation
+12.6%
10-year appreciation
+79.3%
All-time peak (2025-05)
$211,618
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
$236,000
Median list price
$367,400
Median price per sqft
$134
1-year sale-price change
-27.4%
Median days on market
28.5 days
Homes sold (recent period)
4
Sale-to-list ratio
99.7%
Active listings
2
1-year forecast
+2.3%

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 Moderate
Top hazards (county)
iceStorm, strongWind, winterWeather, coldWave, drought
Notable hazard ratings (county)
coldWave: Relatively Moderate · drought: Relatively Moderate · earthquake: Relatively Moderate · hail: Relatively Moderate · heatWave: Relatively Moderate · iceStorm: Very High
FEMA flood zone
AE
Flood risk level
High
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 14% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
42.6%
Radon potential (county)
Moderate radon potential — EPA Zone 2 of 3
EPA Superfund (NPL) sites within 5 mi
1
Nearest Superfund site
Green River Disposal, Inc. (2.5 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)

Annual precipitation
53.5 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)
51
Days with Good air quality
99
Days with Moderate air quality
110
Days with Unhealthy air quality
1
Highest AQI recorded (year)
170

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

Walkability & transit

Walkability index
3.0 / 20
Transit service frequency
-99,999
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
10,580
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
10,728

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
1
Nearest national park
Lincoln Boyhood National Memorial (18 mi)
Airports within 30 mi
16
Nearest airport
Hancock County-Ron Lewis Field (10 mi)
Nearest major airport
Owensboro Daviess County Airport (OWB) (12 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
2
Hospitals include
ASCENSION ST VINCENT WARRICK, 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)
+25 tax filers

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

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1,979
Housing built before 1970
43.5%
Housing built 2000 or later
28.4%
Median annual property tax
$1,235
Mean commute to work
25 min
Households with broadband internet
62.0%

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

Employment & development

Total county employment
40,811
Average weekly wage
$1,020
Top industries (by employment)
Health Care, Accommodation & Food, Administrative Services
Annual residential building permits (county)
198

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

How it compares

MaceoState medianUS median
Median home value$194,452$169,157$289,727
Median sale price$236,000$234,500$325,000
Median days on market29 days57 days51 days
Median annual property tax$1,235$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 Maceo, KY?
$194,452.
What is the median sale price in Maceo, KY?
$236,000.
How long do homes take to sell in Maceo, KY?
Median days on market: 28.5 days.
What is typical rent in Maceo, 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 Maceo, KY?
Overall risk: Relatively Moderate (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: iceStorm, strongWind, winterWeather, coldWave, drought.
Is Maceo, KY in a flood zone?
High (FEMA NFIP). FEMA flood zone AE.
What is the wildfire risk in Maceo, KY?
Risk to homes is higher than 14% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in Maceo, KY?
Moderate radon potential — EPA Zone 2 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near Maceo, KY?
1 current or proposed National Priorities List site within 5 miles (EPA). Nearest site: Green River Disposal, Inc., 2.5 mi.
Is Maceo, KY walkable?
Walkability index: 3.0/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the air quality in Maceo, KY?
Moderate. Median AQI: 51. (EPA AQI).
What is the cost of living in Maceo, KY?
Regional Price Parity: 88.5 (100 = US average) (Low) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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