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Westport, KY

Westport, KY.

Population: 678 (Census ACS)

The median home value in Westport, KY is $339,420 — up 0.2% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $255,500 after a median 3 days on market. FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Relatively Low, with strongwind, lightning, tornado the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 11.5% below the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$339,420

Median home value

+0.2%

1-year change

3

Median days on market

Relatively Low

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$339,420
1-year appreciation
+0.2%
3-year appreciation
+9.8%
5-year appreciation
+24.8%
All-time peak (2025-05)
$340,669
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
$255,500
Median days on market
3 days
Homes sold (recent period)
2
For-sale inventory
6
Sale-to-list ratio
112.5%
Active listings
4
1-year forecast
+0.9%

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

Rents

Studio fair-market rent
$910/mo
1BR fair-market rent
$1,000/mo
2BR fair-market rent
$1,220/mo
3BR fair-market rent
$1,590/mo
4BR fair-market rent
$1,820/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)

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Relatively Low
Top hazards (county)
strongWind, lightning, tornado
Notable hazard ratings (county)
coldWave: Relatively Low · iceStorm: Relatively Low · inlandFlooding: Relatively Low · lightning: Relatively Moderate · strongWind: Relatively High · tornado: Relatively Moderate
FEMA flood zone
AE
Flood risk level
High
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 14% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
76.9%
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)

Annual precipitation
55.8 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)

Air quality

Air quality rating
Good
Median AQI (annual)
42
Days with Good air quality
195
Days with Moderate air quality
46
Highest AQI recorded (year)
105

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

Walkability & transit

Walkability index
3.7 / 20
Transit service frequency
-99,999
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
16,102
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
14,775

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

Airports within 30 mi
26
Nearest airport
Holloway Field (7 mi)
Nearest major airport
Bowman Field (LOU) (22 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
12
Hospitals include
NORTON CLARK HOSPITAL, WELLSTONE REGIONAL HOSPITAL, BRIGHTWELL BEHAVIORAL HEALTH
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
2.9 / 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)
+143 tax filers

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

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1,979
Housing built before 1970
23.7%
Housing built 2000 or later
19.3%
Median annual property tax
$1,826
Households with broadband internet
73.9%

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

Employment & development

Total county employment
14,000
Average weekly wage
$1,186
Top industries (by employment)
Health Care, Finance & Insurance, Accommodation & Food
Annual residential building permits (county)
346

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

How it compares

WestportState medianUS median
Median home value$339,420$169,157$289,727
Median sale price$255,500$234,500$325,000
Median days on market3 days57 days51 days
Median annual property tax$1,826$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 Westport, KY?
$339,420.
What is the median sale price in Westport, KY?
$255,500.
How long do homes take to sell in Westport, KY?
Median days on market: 3 days.
What is typical rent in Westport, KY?
2-bedroom fair-market rent: $1,220/month (HUD FMR — a 40th-percentile regulatory reference, not market-observed).
What is the natural-hazard risk in Westport, KY?
Overall risk: Relatively Low (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: strongWind, lightning, tornado.
Is Westport, KY in a flood zone?
High (FEMA NFIP). FEMA flood zone AE.
What is the wildfire risk in Westport, KY?
Risk to homes is higher than 14% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in Westport, KY?
Moderate radon potential — EPA Zone 2 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near Westport, KY?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
Is Westport, KY walkable?
Walkability index: 3.7/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the air quality in Westport, KY?
Good. Median AQI: 42. (EPA AQI).
What is the cost of living in Westport, KY?
Regional Price Parity: 88.5 (100 = US average) (Low) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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