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Flatwoods, KY

Flatwoods, KY.

Population: 8,085 (Census ACS)

The median home value in Flatwoods, KY is $154,378 — up 3.9% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $203,000 after a median 45 days on market. 1 schools serve the area (NCES). FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Relatively Low, with heatwave the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 9.8% below the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$154,378

Median home value

+3.9%

1-year change

45

Median days on market

Relatively Low

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$154,378
1-year appreciation
+3.9%
3-year appreciation
+18.0%
5-year appreciation
+33.1%
10-year appreciation
+65.9%
All-time peak (2026-08)
$154,378
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
$203,000
Median list price
$179,900
Median price per sqft
$115
1-year sale-price change
+42.5%
Median days on market
45 days
Homes sold (recent period)
22
For-sale inventory
25
Sale-to-list ratio
97.0%
Active listings
28
1-year forecast
+2.2%
New listings (monthly)
10

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

Rents

Studio fair-market rent
$858/mo
1BR fair-market rent
$864/mo
2BR fair-market rent
$1,006/mo
3BR fair-market rent
$1,287/mo
4BR fair-market rent
$1,393/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)

Schools

Total schools
1
Elementary schools
1
Middle schools
0
High schools
0
Avg student-teacher ratio
16.8 : 1
Schools include
Russell-McDowell Intermediate School

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

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Relatively Low
Top hazards (county)
heatWave
Notable hazard ratings (county)
tornado: Relatively Low · heatWave: Relatively Moderate · iceStorm: Relatively Low · landslide: Relatively Low · lightning: Relatively Low · strongWind: Relatively Low
FEMA flood zone
C
Flood risk level
Minimal
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 43% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
62.0%
Radon potential (county)
Moderate radon potential — EPA Zone 2 of 3
EPA Superfund (NPL) sites within 5 mi
2
Nearest Superfund site
Allied Chemical & Ironton Coke (3.8 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
54.0°F
Average high
67.0°F
Average low
40.0°F
Annual precipitation
47.8 in
Annual snowfall
3.4 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)
36
Days with Good air quality
221
Days with Moderate air quality
7
Highest AQI recorded (year)
67

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

Walkability & transit

Walkability index
5.8 / 20
Transit service frequency
-99,999
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
12,400
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
12,353

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
1
Nearest national park
Hopewell Culture National Historical Park (59 mi)
Airports within 30 mi
9
Nearest airport
Ashland Regional Airport (3 mi)
Nearest major airport
Tri-State Airport / Milton J. Ferguson Field (HTS) (14 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
15
Hospitals include
KING'S DAUGHTERS' MEDICAL CENTER, ST CLAIRE REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER, THREE RIVERS MEDICAL CENTER
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
3.1 / 5
Best hospital rating nearby (CMS)
5.0 / 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)
+63 tax filers

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

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1,976
Housing built before 1970
37.0%
Housing built 2000 or later
14.2%
Median annual property tax
$993
Mean commute to work
19 min
Households with broadband internet
71.3%

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

Employment & development

Total county employment
5,483
Average weekly wage
$936
Top industries (by employment)
Health Care, Accommodation & Food, Other Services
Annual residential building permits (county)
21

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

How it compares

FlatwoodsState medianUS median
Median home value$154,378$169,240$288,527
Median sale price$203,000$234,500$325,000
Median days on market45 days57 days51 days
Median annual property tax$993$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 Flatwoods, KY?
$154,378.
What is the median sale price in Flatwoods, KY?
$203,000.
How long do homes take to sell in Flatwoods, KY?
Median days on market: 45 days.
What is typical rent in Flatwoods, KY?
2-bedroom fair-market rent: $1,006/month (HUD FMR — a 40th-percentile regulatory reference, not market-observed).
What is the natural-hazard risk in Flatwoods, KY?
Overall risk: Relatively Low (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: heatWave.
Is Flatwoods, KY in a flood zone?
Minimal (FEMA NFIP). FEMA flood zone C.
What is the wildfire risk in Flatwoods, KY?
Risk to homes is higher than 43% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in Flatwoods, KY?
Moderate radon potential — EPA Zone 2 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near Flatwoods, KY?
2 current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA). Nearest site: Allied Chemical & Ironton Coke, 3.8 mi.
How many schools serve Flatwoods, KY?
1 schools (1 elementary) (NCES, 2022-23).
Is Flatwoods, KY walkable?
Walkability index: 5.8/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the air quality in Flatwoods, KY?
Good. Median AQI: 36. (EPA AQI).
What is the cost of living in Flatwoods, KY?
Regional Price Parity: 90.2 (100 = US average) (Below Average) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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