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Rouse, KY

Rouse, KY.

Population: 7,392 (Census ACS)

The median home value in Rouse, KY is $179,589 — down 0.9% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $195,500 after a median 11.5 days on market. Typical rent runs $1,330/month. 6 schools serve the area (NCES). FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Relatively Low, with lightning, strongwind, tornado the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 11.5% below the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$179,589

Median home value

-0.9%

1-year change

11.5

Median days on market

Relatively Low

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$179,589
1-year appreciation
-0.9%
3-year appreciation
+15.2%
5-year appreciation
+26.5%
10-year appreciation
+152.3%
All-time peak (2026-01)
$183,891
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
$195,500
Median list price
$199,000
Median price per sqft
$141
1-year sale-price change
-6.9%
Median days on market
11.5 days
Homes sold (recent period)
29
For-sale inventory
32
Sale-to-list ratio
94.6%
Active listings
19
1-year forecast
+2.5%
New listings (monthly)
14

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

Rents

Typical rent
$1,330/mo
1-year rent change
+5.3%
Studio fair-market rent
$850/mo
1BR fair-market rent
$930/mo
2BR fair-market rent
$1,200/mo
3BR fair-market rent
$1,580/mo
4BR fair-market rent
$1,750/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
6
Elementary schools
2
Middle schools
1
High schools
3
Schools include
Glenn O Swing Elementary, Sixth District Elementary School, Covington Adult High School, Holmes Middle School, Holmes High School

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

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Relatively Low
Top hazards (county)
lightning, strongWind, tornado, coldWave, heatWave
Notable hazard ratings (county)
coldWave: Relatively Moderate · earthquake: Relatively Low · hail: Relatively Low · heatWave: Relatively Moderate · iceStorm: Relatively Moderate · inlandFlooding: Relatively Moderate
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 11% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
43.6%
Radon potential (county)
Moderate radon potential — EPA Zone 2 of 3
EPA Superfund (NPL) sites within 5 mi
None
Nearest Superfund site
Pristine, Inc. (12.3 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)

Average annual temperature
55.0°F
Average high
66.0°F
Average low
45.0°F
Annual precipitation
45.3 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)

Walkability & transit

Walkability index
17.3 / 20
Transit service frequency
122
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
89,173
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
66,315

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
3
Nearest national park
William Howard Taft National Historic Site (4 mi)
National parks include
William Howard Taft National Historic Site, Dayton Aviation Heritage National Historical Park, Charles Young Buffalo Soldiers National Monument
Airports within 30 mi
35
Nearest airport
Cincinnati Municipal Airport Lunken Field (LUK) (5 mi)
Nearest major airport
Cincinnati Municipal Airport Lunken Field (LUK) (5 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
14
Hospitals include
ST ELIZABETH DEARBORN HOSPITAL, INCOMPASS HEALTHCARE, ST ELIZABETH FT THOMAS
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
3.7 / 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)
+357 tax filers

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

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1,938
Housing built before 1970
86.4%
Housing built 2000 or later
2.2%
Median annual property tax
$1,555
Mean commute to work
18 min
Households with broadband internet
68.7%

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

Employment & development

Total county employment
64,273
Average weekly wage
$1,409
Top industries (by employment)
Health Care, Accommodation & Food, Professional Services
Annual residential building permits (county)
364

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

How it compares

RouseState medianUS median
Median home value$179,589$169,157$289,727
Median sale price$195,500$234,500$325,000
Median days on market12 days57 days51 days
Typical rent$1,330/mo$1,378/mo$1,808/mo
Median annual property tax$1,555$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 Rouse, KY?
$179,589.
What is the median sale price in Rouse, KY?
$195,500.
How long do homes take to sell in Rouse, KY?
Median days on market: 11.5 days.
What is typical rent in Rouse, KY?
Typical rent: $1,330/month.
What is the natural-hazard risk in Rouse, KY?
Overall risk: Relatively Low (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: lightning, strongWind, tornado, coldWave, heatWave.
What is the wildfire risk in Rouse, KY?
Risk to homes is higher than 11% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in Rouse, KY?
Moderate radon potential — EPA Zone 2 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near Rouse, KY?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
How many schools serve Rouse, KY?
6 schools (2 elementary, 1 middle, 3 high) (NCES, 2022-23).
Is Rouse, KY walkable?
Walkability index: 17.3/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the cost of living in Rouse, KY?
Regional Price Parity: 88.5 (100 = US average) (Low) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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