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Belcher, KY

Belcher, KY.

Population: 204 (Census ACS)

The median home value in Belcher, KY is $86,367 — down 12.0% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $125,000 after a median 111 days on market. FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Relatively Moderate, with inlandflooding, landslide, strongwind the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 9.8% below the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$86,367

Median home value

-12.0%

1-year change

111

Median days on market

Relatively Moderate

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$86,367
1-year appreciation
-12.0%
3-year appreciation
-16.0%
5-year appreciation
-7.9%
10-year appreciation
+15.7%
All-time peak (2024-06)
$110,422
House Price Index (state)
413.6 (+4.3% YoY)

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

Market activity

Median sale price
$125,000
Median price per sqft
$74
Median days on market
111 days
Homes sold (recent period)
1
Sale-to-list ratio
92.7%
Active listings
1

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

Rents

Studio fair-market rent
$763/mo
1BR fair-market rent
$837/mo
2BR fair-market rent
$1,095/mo
3BR fair-market rent
$1,305/mo
4BR fair-market rent
$1,812/mo

Sources: market rent index (ZIP-level) · HUD Fair Market Rents (metro/county-level, 40th-percentile regulatory reference)

Affordability

Cost of living index (Below Average)
90.2 (100 = US avg)
Electricity rate (state-level)
13.2¢/kWh
Natural gas rate (state-level)
$14.20/MCF
30-year mortgage rate (national)
7.40%
15-year mortgage rate (national)
6.73%

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 Moderate
Top hazards (county)
inlandFlooding, landslide, strongWind, wildfire, winterWeather
Notable hazard ratings (county)
hail: Relatively Low · coldWave: Relatively Low · heatWave: Relatively Low · iceStorm: Relatively Low · wildfire: Relatively Moderate · avalanche: Relatively Low
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 92% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
87.5%
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
54.0°F
Average high
64.0°F
Average low
43.0°F
Annual precipitation
54.1 in
Annual snowfall
39.4 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)
34
Days with Good air quality
322
Days with Moderate air quality
43
Highest AQI recorded (year)
77

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

Amenities

Airports within 30 mi
4
Nearest airport
Belcher Regional Airport (2 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
15
Hospitals include
WHITESBURG ARH HOSPITAL, HIGHLANDS ARH REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER, PIKEVILLE MEDICAL CENTER
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
2.7 / 5
Best hospital rating nearby (CMS)
4.0 / 5
Solar radiation rating
Fair (4.0 kWh/m²/day)

Sources: National Park Service · FAA airport data · CMS hospital data · DOE/NREL (proximity-based)

Migration

Net migration (county)
-187 tax filers

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

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1,968
Housing built before 1970
57.9%
Housing built 2000 or later
0.0%
Median annual property tax
$474
Households with broadband internet
88.9%

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

Employment & development

Total county employment
17,180
Average weekly wage
$1,036
Top industries (by employment)
Accommodation & Food, Finance & Insurance, Professional Services
Annual residential building permits (county)
14

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

How it compares

BelcherState medianUS median
Median home value$86,367$169,240$288,527
Median sale price$125,000$234,500$325,000
Median days on market111 days57 days51 days
Median annual property tax$474$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 Belcher, KY?
$86,367.
What is the median sale price in Belcher, KY?
$125,000.
How long do homes take to sell in Belcher, KY?
Median days on market: 111 days.
What is typical rent in Belcher, KY?
2-bedroom fair-market rent: $1,095/month (HUD FMR — a 40th-percentile regulatory reference, not market-observed).
What is the natural-hazard risk in Belcher, KY?
Overall risk: Relatively Moderate (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: inlandFlooding, landslide, strongWind, wildfire, winterWeather.
What is the wildfire risk in Belcher, KY?
Risk to homes is higher than 92% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in Belcher, KY?
Moderate radon potential — EPA Zone 2 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near Belcher, KY?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
What is the air quality in Belcher, KY?
Good. Median AQI: 34. (EPA AQI).
What is the cost of living in Belcher, KY?
Regional Price Parity: 90.2 (100 = US average) (Below Average) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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