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Sonora, KY

Sonora, KY.

Population: 2,082 (Census ACS)

The median home value in Sonora, KY is $228,099 — down 4.6% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $247,000 after a median 100.5 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, lightning, strongwind the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 11.5% below the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$228,099

Median home value

-4.6%

1-year change

100.5

Median days on market

Relatively Low

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$228,099
1-year appreciation
-4.6%
3-year appreciation
+4.0%
5-year appreciation
+23.3%
10-year appreciation
+95.6%
All-time peak (2025-07)
$239,147
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
$247,000
Median list price
$222,999
Median price per sqft
$148
1-year sale-price change
-12.7%
Median days on market
100.5 days
Homes sold (recent period)
6
For-sale inventory
11
Sale-to-list ratio
99.1%
Active listings
9
1-year forecast
+0.6%

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
0
High schools
0
School districts serving the area
Hardin County, LaRue County
Schools include
Creekside Elementary School, The Life Connection

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

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Relatively Low
Top hazards (county)
iceStorm, lightning, strongWind, coldWave, hail
Notable hazard ratings (county)
coldWave: Relatively Moderate · earthquake: Relatively Low · hail: Relatively Moderate · heatWave: Relatively Low · iceStorm: Relatively High · inlandFlooding: Relatively Moderate
FEMA flood zone
X
Flood risk level
Minimal
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 18% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
72.1%
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
55.0°F
Average high
67.0°F
Average low
43.0°F
Annual precipitation
54.8 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)

Air quality

Air quality rating
Good
Median AQI (annual)
45
Days with Good air quality
225
Days with Moderate air quality
136
Days with Unhealthy air quality
1
Highest AQI recorded (year)
151

Source: EPA air quality data (nearest monitoring station, annual)

Walkability & transit

Walkability index
4.8 / 20
Transit service frequency
-99,999
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
4,261
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
4,832

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
2
Nearest national park
Abraham Lincoln Birthplace National Historical Park (15 mi)
National parks include
Abraham Lincoln Birthplace National Historical Park, Mammoth Cave National Park
Airports within 30 mi
10
Nearest airport
Lincoln Farm Airport (11 mi)
Nearest major airport
Godman Army Air Field (FTK) (27 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
1
Hospitals include
BAPTIST HEALTH HARDIN
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
2.0 / 5
Best hospital rating nearby (CMS)
2.0 / 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)
+9 tax filers

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

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1,990
Housing built before 1970
23.9%
Housing built 2000 or later
37.2%
Median annual property tax
$1,260
Mean commute to work
29 min
Households with broadband internet
59.4%

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

Employment & development

Total county employment
37,523
Average weekly wage
$957
Top industries (by employment)
Health Care, Accommodation & Food, Administrative Services
Annual residential building permits (county)
391

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

How it compares

SonoraState medianUS median
Median home value$228,099$169,157$289,727
Median sale price$247,000$234,500$325,000
Median days on market101 days57 days51 days
Median annual property tax$1,260$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 Sonora, KY?
$228,099.
What is the median sale price in Sonora, KY?
$247,000.
How long do homes take to sell in Sonora, KY?
Median days on market: 100.5 days.
What is typical rent in Sonora, 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 Sonora, KY?
Overall risk: Relatively Low (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: iceStorm, lightning, strongWind, coldWave, hail.
Is Sonora, KY in a flood zone?
Minimal (FEMA NFIP). FEMA flood zone X.
What is the wildfire risk in Sonora, KY?
Risk to homes is higher than 18% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in Sonora, KY?
Moderate radon potential — EPA Zone 2 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near Sonora, KY?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
How many schools serve Sonora, KY?
2 schools (1 elementary) (NCES, 2022-23).
Is Sonora, KY walkable?
Walkability index: 4.8/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the air quality in Sonora, KY?
Good. Median AQI: 45. (EPA AQI).
What is the cost of living in Sonora, KY?
Regional Price Parity: 88.5 (100 = US average) (Low) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

ZIP code for Sonora

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