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Owenton, KY

Owenton, KY.

Population: 6,989 (Census ACS)

The median home value in Owenton, KY is $198,968 — down 3.7% over the past year. 3 schools serve the area (NCES). 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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$198,968

Median home value

-3.7%

1-year change

Very Low

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$198,968
1-year appreciation
-3.7%
3-year appreciation
+7.5%
5-year appreciation
+22.0%
10-year appreciation
+72.3%
All-time peak (2025-06)
$206,567
House Price Index (state)
396.0 (+2.4% YoY)

Sources: home value index (ZIP-level) · FHFA House Price Index (state-level)

Market activity

For-sale inventory
48
New listings (monthly)
9

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)

Schools

Total schools
3
Elementary schools
1
Middle schools
1
High schools
1
Schools include
Owen County Elementary/Primary School, Owen County High School, Maurice Bowling Middle School

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

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Very Low
Notable hazard ratings (county)
iceStorm: Relatively Low · lightning: Relatively Low · strongWind: Relatively Low · tornado: Relatively Low
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 15% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
97.2%
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)

Average annual temperature
57.0°F
Average high
67.0°F
Average low
46.0°F
Annual precipitation
52.4 in
USDA plant hardiness zone
6b (extreme annual low -5 to 0°F)

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

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
2
Nearest national park
William Howard Taft National Historic Site (47 mi)
National parks include
William Howard Taft National Historic Site, Camp Nelson National Monument
Airports within 30 mi
26
Nearest airport
Schroder Airport (6 mi)
Nearest major airport
Blue Grass Airport (LEX) (34 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
1,090
Hospitals include
MIZELL MEMORIAL HOSPITAL, CRENSHAW COMMUNITY HOSPITAL, CRENSHAW COMMUNITY HOSPITAL
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
3.1 / 5
Best hospital rating nearby (CMS)
5.0 / 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)
+45 tax filers

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

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1,983
Housing built before 1970
27.6%
Housing built 2000 or later
19.5%
Median annual property tax
$1,195
Mean commute to work
31 min
Households with broadband internet
53.3%

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

Employment & development

Total county employment
972
Average weekly wage
$991
Top industries (by employment)
Wholesale Trade, Construction, Other Services
Annual residential building permits (county)
18

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

How it compares

OwentonState medianUS median
Median home value$198,968$169,157$289,727
Median annual property tax$1,195$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 Owenton, KY?
$198,968.
What is the natural-hazard risk in Owenton, KY?
Overall risk: Very Low (FEMA NRI, county-level).
What is the wildfire risk in Owenton, KY?
Risk to homes is higher than 15% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in Owenton, KY?
Moderate radon potential — EPA Zone 2 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near Owenton, KY?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
How many schools serve Owenton, KY?
3 schools (1 elementary, 1 middle, 1 high) (NCES, 2022-23).
What is the cost of living in Owenton, KY?
Regional Price Parity: 88.5 (100 = US average) (Low) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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