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Mount Sherman, KY

Mount Sherman, KY.

Population: 536 (Census ACS)

The median home value in Mount Sherman, KY is $194,861 — down 3.2% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $425,000 after a median 145 days on market. FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Very Low. Cost of living is 11.5% below the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$194,861

Median home value

-3.2%

1-year change

145

Median days on market

Very Low

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$194,861
1-year appreciation
-3.2%
3-year appreciation
+10.2%
5-year appreciation
+26.5%
10-year appreciation
+102.6%
All-time peak (2025-06)
$201,891
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
$425,000
Median price per sqft
$283
Median days on market
145 days
Homes sold (recent period)
1
Sale-to-list ratio
98.9%
1-year forecast
+3.2%

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

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)
Very Low
Notable hazard ratings (county)
coldWave: Relatively Low · hail: Relatively Low · iceStorm: Relatively Low · lightning: Relatively Low · strongWind: Relatively Low · tornado: Relatively Low
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 16% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
83.9%
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
69.0°F
Average low
45.0°F
Annual precipitation
52.4 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)

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
3
Nearest national park
Abraham Lincoln Birthplace National Historical Park (9 mi)
National parks include
Abraham Lincoln Birthplace National Historical Park, Mammoth Cave National Park, Mill Springs Battlefield National Monument
Airports within 30 mi
10
Nearest airport
Lincoln Farm Airport (7 mi)
Nearest major airport
Godman Army Air Field (FTK) (36 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
13
Hospitals include
BAPTIST HEALTH HARDIN, T J SAMSON COMMUNITY HOSPITAL, SPRING VIEW HOSPITAL
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
2.4 / 5
Best hospital rating nearby (CMS)
3.0 / 5
EV charging stations (within 10 mi)
3
Solar radiation rating
Fair (4.2 kWh/m²/day)

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

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1,979
Housing built before 1970
38.8%
Housing built 2000 or later
15.0%
Median annual property tax
$691
Households with broadband internet
59.7%

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

Employment & development

Total county employment
1,848
Average weekly wage
$790
Top industries (by employment)
Accommodation & Food, Construction, Finance & Insurance
Annual residential building permits (county)
6

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

How it compares

Mount ShermanState medianUS median
Median home value$194,861$169,157$289,727
Median sale price$425,000$234,500$325,000
Median days on market145 days57 days51 days
Median annual property tax$691$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 Mount Sherman, KY?
$194,861.
What is the median sale price in Mount Sherman, KY?
$425,000.
How long do homes take to sell in Mount Sherman, KY?
Median days on market: 145 days.
What is the natural-hazard risk in Mount Sherman, KY?
Overall risk: Very Low (FEMA NRI, county-level).
What is the wildfire risk in Mount Sherman, KY?
Risk to homes is higher than 16% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in Mount Sherman, KY?
Moderate radon potential — EPA Zone 2 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near Mount Sherman, KY?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
What is the cost of living in Mount Sherman, KY?
Regional Price Parity: 88.5 (100 = US average) (Low) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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