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Gilbertsville, KY

Gilbertsville, KY.

Population: 3,894 (Census ACS)

The median home value in Gilbertsville, KY is $244,752 — down 3.1% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $481,000 after a median 65 days on market. FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Relatively Low, with icestorm, drought, earthquake the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 9.8% below the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$244,752

Median home value

-3.1%

1-year change

65

Median days on market

Relatively Low

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$244,752
1-year appreciation
-3.1%
3-year appreciation
+10.2%
5-year appreciation
+30.1%
10-year appreciation
+85.4%
All-time peak (2025-05)
$259,286
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
$481,000
Median list price
$260,000
Median price per sqft
$242
1-year sale-price change
+55.4%
Median days on market
65 days
Homes sold (recent period)
15
For-sale inventory
41
Sale-to-list ratio
93.9%
Active listings
35
New listings (monthly)
9

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

Rents

Studio fair-market rent
$656/mo
1BR fair-market rent
$824/mo
2BR fair-market rent
$918/mo
3BR fair-market rent
$1,266/mo
4BR fair-market rent
$1,283/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 Low
Top hazards (county)
iceStorm, drought, earthquake, strongWind, winterWeather
Notable hazard ratings (county)
hail: Relatively Low · drought: Relatively Moderate · tornado: Relatively Low · coldWave: Relatively Low · heatWave: Relatively Low · iceStorm: Relatively High
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 32% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
87.2%
Radon potential (county)
Low radon potential — EPA Zone 3 of 3
EPA Superfund (NPL) sites within 5 mi
None
Nearest Superfund site
B.F. Goodrich (6.6 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
59.0°F
Average high
69.0°F
Average low
49.0°F
Annual precipitation
55.8 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)

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
1
Nearest national park
Fort Donelson National Battlefield (38 mi)
Airports within 30 mi
12
Nearest airport
Kentucky Dam State Park Airport (4 mi)
Nearest major airport
Barkley Regional Airport (PAH) (29 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
11
Hospitals include
MASSAC MEMORIAL HOSPITAL, HARDIN COUNTY GENERAL HOSPITAL & CLINIC, MURRAY-CALLOWAY COUNTY HOSPITAL
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
2.5 / 5
Best hospital rating nearby (CMS)
4.0 / 5
EV charging stations (within 10 mi)
6
Solar radiation rating
Fair (4.3 kWh/m²/day)

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

Migration

Net migration (county)
+77 tax filers

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

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1,992
Housing built before 1970
16.5%
Housing built 2000 or later
28.5%
Median annual property tax
$1,809
Mean commute to work
22 min
Households with broadband internet
65.0%

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

Employment & development

Total county employment
9,805
Average weekly wage
$1,241
Top industries (by employment)
Accommodation & Food, Health Care, Professional Services
Annual residential building permits (county)
86

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

How it compares

GilbertsvilleState medianUS median
Median home value$244,752$169,240$288,527
Median sale price$481,000$234,500$325,000
Median days on market65 days57 days51 days
Median annual property tax$1,809$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 Gilbertsville, KY?
$244,752.
What is the median sale price in Gilbertsville, KY?
$481,000.
How long do homes take to sell in Gilbertsville, KY?
Median days on market: 65 days.
What is typical rent in Gilbertsville, KY?
2-bedroom fair-market rent: $918/month (HUD FMR — a 40th-percentile regulatory reference, not market-observed).
What is the natural-hazard risk in Gilbertsville, KY?
Overall risk: Relatively Low (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: iceStorm, drought, earthquake, strongWind, winterWeather.
What is the wildfire risk in Gilbertsville, KY?
Risk to homes is higher than 32% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in Gilbertsville, KY?
Low radon potential — EPA Zone 3 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near Gilbertsville, KY?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
What is the cost of living in Gilbertsville, KY?
Regional Price Parity: 90.2 (100 = US average) (Below Average) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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