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Nortonville, KY

Nortonville, KY.

Population: 2,991 (Census ACS)

The median home value in Nortonville, KY is $117,417 — down 1.6% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $195,000 after a median 128 days on market. 2 schools serve the area (NCES). FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Relatively Low, with icestorm, strongwind, drought the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 11.5% below the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$117,417

Median home value

-1.6%

1-year change

128

Median days on market

Relatively Low

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$117,417
1-year appreciation
-1.6%
3-year appreciation
+9.2%
5-year appreciation
+33.0%
10-year appreciation
+76.8%
All-time peak (2025-04)
$122,384
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
$195,000
Median list price
$259,950
Median price per sqft
$122
1-year sale-price change
+13.4%
Median days on market
128 days
Homes sold (recent period)
2
For-sale inventory
7
Sale-to-list ratio
96.2%
Active listings
5
1-year forecast
+0.1%

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
2
Elementary schools
1
Middle schools
1
High schools
0
Schools include
Southside Elementary School, South Hopkins Middle School

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

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Relatively Low
Top hazards (county)
iceStorm, strongWind, drought, earthquake, hail
Notable hazard ratings (county)
coldWave: Relatively Low · drought: Relatively Moderate · earthquake: Relatively Moderate · hail: Relatively Moderate · heatWave: Relatively Low · iceStorm: Very High
FEMA flood zone
A
Flood risk level
High
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 25% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
75.2%
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)

Annual precipitation
57.9 in
Annual snowfall
9.3 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
2.7 / 20
Transit service frequency
-99,999
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
3,629
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
4,196

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
1
Nearest national park
Fort Donelson National Battlefield (53 mi)
Airports within 30 mi
14
Nearest airport
Williams Farm Airport (5 mi)
Nearest major airport
Campbell Army Airfield (Fort Campbell) (HOP) (34 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
2
Hospitals include
OWENSBORO HEALTH MUHLENBERG COMMUNITY HOSPITAL, BAPTIST HEALTH DEACONESS MADISONVILLE
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
3.5 / 5
Best hospital rating nearby (CMS)
4.0 / 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)
-53 tax filers

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

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1,978
Housing built before 1970
32.2%
Housing built 2000 or later
19.6%
Median annual property tax
$763
Mean commute to work
22 min
Households with broadband internet
59.1%

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

Employment & development

Total county employment
14,615
Average weekly wage
$1,046
Top industries (by employment)
Health Care, Accommodation & Food, Construction
Annual residential building permits (county)
112

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

How it compares

NortonvilleState medianUS median
Median home value$117,417$169,157$289,727
Median sale price$195,000$234,500$325,000
Median days on market128 days57 days51 days
Median annual property tax$763$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 Nortonville, KY?
$117,417.
What is the median sale price in Nortonville, KY?
$195,000.
How long do homes take to sell in Nortonville, KY?
Median days on market: 128 days.
What is typical rent in Nortonville, 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 Nortonville, KY?
Overall risk: Relatively Low (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: iceStorm, strongWind, drought, earthquake, hail.
Is Nortonville, KY in a flood zone?
High (FEMA NFIP). FEMA flood zone A.
What is the wildfire risk in Nortonville, KY?
Risk to homes is higher than 25% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in Nortonville, KY?
Moderate radon potential — EPA Zone 2 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near Nortonville, KY?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
How many schools serve Nortonville, KY?
2 schools (1 elementary, 1 middle) (NCES, 2022-23).
Is Nortonville, KY walkable?
Walkability index: 2.7/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the cost of living in Nortonville, KY?
Regional Price Parity: 88.5 (100 = US average) (Low) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

ZIP code for Nortonville

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