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Hindman, KY

Hindman, KY.

Population: 2,106 (Census ACS)

The median home value in Hindman, KY is $82,642 — down 17.0% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $289,500 after a median 32 days on market. 3 schools serve the area (NCES). FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Relatively Low, with inlandflooding, landslide the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 9.8% below the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$82,642

Median home value

-17.0%

1-year change

32

Median days on market

Relatively Low

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$82,642
1-year appreciation
-17.0%
3-year appreciation
-11.2%
5-year appreciation
+7.4%
10-year appreciation
+46.5%
All-time peak (2025-06)
$103,858
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
$289,500
Median list price
$299,000
Median price per sqft
$136
1-year sale-price change
+200.0%
Median days on market
32 days
Homes sold (recent period)
2
Sale-to-list ratio
98.2%
Active listings
2

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

Rents

Studio fair-market rent
$702/mo
1BR fair-market rent
$784/mo
2BR fair-market rent
$983/mo
3BR fair-market rent
$1,171/mo
4BR fair-market rent
$1,374/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
3
Elementary schools
1
Middle schools
0
High schools
2
Avg student-teacher ratio
13.1 : 1
School districts serving the area
Kentucky Tech System, Knott County
Schools include
Knott County Area Technology Center, Hindman Elementary School, Knott County Central High School

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

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Relatively Low
Top hazards (county)
inlandFlooding, landslide
Notable hazard ratings (county)
coldWave: Relatively Low · wildfire: Relatively Low · landslide: Relatively Moderate · lightning: Relatively Low · strongWind: Relatively Low · winterWeather: Relatively Low
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 91% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
98.4%
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
56.0°F
Average high
67.0°F
Average low
45.0°F
Annual precipitation
49.9 in
Annual snowfall
16.7 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

Airports within 30 mi
5
Nearest airport
Wendell H Ford Airport (16 mi)
Nearest major airport
Julian Carroll Airport (25 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
13
Hospitals include
WHITESBURG ARH HOSPITAL, HIGHLANDS ARH REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER, HAZARD ARH REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
2.3 / 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)
-40 tax filers

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

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1,981
Housing built before 1970
27.3%
Housing built 2000 or later
25.7%
Median annual property tax
$689
Households with broadband internet
73.5%

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

Employment & development

Total county employment
1,521
Average weekly wage
$814
Top industries (by employment)
Information, Other Services, Construction

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

How it compares

HindmanState medianUS median
Median home value$82,642$169,240$288,527
Median sale price$289,500$234,500$325,000
Median days on market32 days57 days51 days
Median annual property tax$689$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 Hindman, KY?
$82,642.
What is the median sale price in Hindman, KY?
$289,500.
How long do homes take to sell in Hindman, KY?
Median days on market: 32 days.
What is typical rent in Hindman, KY?
2-bedroom fair-market rent: $983/month (HUD FMR — a 40th-percentile regulatory reference, not market-observed).
What is the natural-hazard risk in Hindman, KY?
Overall risk: Relatively Low (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: inlandFlooding, landslide.
What is the wildfire risk in Hindman, KY?
Risk to homes is higher than 91% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in Hindman, KY?
Moderate radon potential — EPA Zone 2 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near Hindman, KY?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
How many schools serve Hindman, KY?
3 schools (1 elementary, 2 high) (NCES, 2022-23).
What is the cost of living in Hindman, KY?
Regional Price Parity: 90.2 (100 = US average) (Below Average) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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