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Mayfield, KY

Mayfield, KY.

Population: 23,917 (Census ACS)

The median home value in Mayfield, KY is $163,213 — down 1.5% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $186,000 after a median 56 days on market. 11 schools serve the area (NCES). FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Relatively Moderate, with icestorm, strongwind, coldwave the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 11.5% below the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$163,213

Median home value

-1.5%

1-year change

56

Median days on market

Relatively Moderate

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$163,213
1-year appreciation
-1.5%
3-year appreciation
+12.0%
5-year appreciation
+38.1%
10-year appreciation
+118.4%
All-time peak (2025-05)
$167,416
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
$186,000
Median list price
$242,750
Median price per sqft
$128
1-year sale-price change
-5.6%
Median days on market
56 days
Homes sold (recent period)
62
For-sale inventory
98
Sale-to-list ratio
95.9%
Active listings
76
1-year forecast
+2.9%
Days to pending
79 days
New listings (monthly)
29

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
11
Elementary schools
4
Middle schools
2
High schools
5
School districts serving the area
Kentucky Tech System, Graves County, Mayfield Independent
Schools include
Mayfield/Graves County Area Tech Center, Farmington Elementary School, Sedalia Elementary School, Graves County Middle School, Graves County High School

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

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Relatively Moderate
Top hazards (county)
iceStorm, strongWind, coldWave, drought, earthquake
Notable hazard ratings (county)
coldWave: Relatively Moderate · drought: Relatively Moderate · earthquake: Relatively Moderate · hail: Relatively Low · heatWave: Relatively Low · iceStorm: Relatively High
FEMA flood zone
A
Flood risk level
High
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 22% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
73.7%
Radon potential (county)
Low radon potential — EPA Zone 3 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
59.0°F
Average high
70.0°F
Average low
49.0°F
Annual precipitation
60.3 in
Annual snowfall
7.3 in
USDA plant hardiness zone
7b (extreme annual low 5 to 10°F)

Sources: NOAA Climate Normals (30-year, nearest-station) · USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map (2023)

Walkability & transit

Walkability index
5.7 / 20
Transit service frequency
-99,999
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
8,726
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
8,342

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
1
Nearest national park
Fort Donelson National Battlefield (43 mi)
Airports within 30 mi
10
Nearest airport
Mayfield Graves County Airport (4 mi)
Nearest major airport
Barkley Regional Airport (PAH) (24 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
1
Hospitals include
JACKSON PURCHASE MEDICAL CENTER
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
2.0 / 5
Best hospital rating nearby (CMS)
2.0 / 5
Solar radiation rating
Fair (4.3 kWh/m²/day)

Sources: National Park Service · FAA airport data · CMS hospital data · DOE/NREL (proximity-based)

Migration

Net migration (county)
-116 tax filers

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

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1,975
Housing built before 1970
39.4%
Housing built 2000 or later
17.0%
Median annual property tax
$977
Mean commute to work
17 min
Households with broadband internet
58.6%

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

Employment & development

Total county employment
9,703
Average weekly wage
$944
Top industries (by employment)
Health Care, Accommodation & Food, Wholesale Trade
Annual residential building permits (county)
9

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

How it compares

MayfieldState medianUS median
Median home value$163,213$169,157$289,727
Median sale price$186,000$234,500$325,000
Median days on market56 days57 days51 days
Median annual property tax$977$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 Mayfield, KY?
$163,213.
What is the median sale price in Mayfield, KY?
$186,000.
How long do homes take to sell in Mayfield, KY?
Median days on market: 56 days.
What is typical rent in Mayfield, 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 Mayfield, KY?
Overall risk: Relatively Moderate (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: iceStorm, strongWind, coldWave, drought, earthquake.
Is Mayfield, KY in a flood zone?
High (FEMA NFIP). FEMA flood zone A.
What is the wildfire risk in Mayfield, KY?
Risk to homes is higher than 22% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in Mayfield, KY?
Low radon potential — EPA Zone 3 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near Mayfield, KY?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
How many schools serve Mayfield, KY?
11 schools (4 elementary, 2 middle, 5 high) (NCES, 2022-23).
Is Mayfield, KY walkable?
Walkability index: 5.7/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the cost of living in Mayfield, KY?
Regional Price Parity: 88.5 (100 = US average) (Low) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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