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Maloneton, KY

Maloneton, KY.

Population: 5,542 (Census ACS)

The median home value in Maloneton, KY is $130,672 — down 2.5% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $160,000 after a median 31 days on market. 2 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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$130,672

Median home value

-2.5%

1-year change

31

Median days on market

Relatively Low

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$130,672
1-year appreciation
-2.5%
3-year appreciation
+15.2%
5-year appreciation
+31.9%
10-year appreciation
+74.6%
All-time peak (2025-05)
$136,507
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
$160,000
Median list price
$179,500
Median price per sqft
$91
1-year sale-price change
+28.0%
Median days on market
31 days
Homes sold (recent period)
8
For-sale inventory
16
Sale-to-list ratio
88.0%
Active listings
9
1-year forecast
+0.8%
New listings (monthly)
6

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
2
Elementary schools
1
Middle schools
1
High schools
0
Avg student-teacher ratio
14.4 : 1
Schools include
Mckell Elementary School, Mckell Middle 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
AE
Flood risk level
High
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
None
Nearest Superfund site
E.H. Schilling Landfill (12.8 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
52.0°F
Average high
63.0°F
Average low
41.0°F
Annual precipitation
49.8 in
Annual snowfall
17.5 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)
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
7.7 / 20
Transit service frequency
-99,999
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
6,466
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
5,960

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
1
Nearest national park
Hopewell Culture National Historical Park (47 mi)
Airports within 30 mi
6
Nearest airport
Ashland Regional Airport (14 mi)
Nearest major airport
Tri-State Airport / Milton J. Ferguson Field (HTS) (30 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
14
Hospitals include
KING'S DAUGHTERS' MEDICAL CENTER, ST CLAIRE REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER, THREE RIVERS MEDICAL CENTER
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
3.2 / 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)
+63 tax filers

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

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1,975
Housing built before 1970
40.7%
Housing built 2000 or later
12.9%
Median annual property tax
$891
Mean commute to work
22 min
Households with broadband internet
67.2%

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

MalonetonState medianUS median
Median home value$130,672$169,240$288,527
Median sale price$160,000$234,500$325,000
Median days on market31 days57 days51 days
Median annual property tax$891$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 Maloneton, KY?
$130,672.
What is the median sale price in Maloneton, KY?
$160,000.
How long do homes take to sell in Maloneton, KY?
Median days on market: 31 days.
What is typical rent in Maloneton, 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 Maloneton, KY?
Overall risk: Relatively Low (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: heatWave.
Is Maloneton, KY in a flood zone?
High (FEMA NFIP). FEMA flood zone AE.
What is the wildfire risk in Maloneton, 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 Maloneton, KY?
Moderate radon potential — EPA Zone 2 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near Maloneton, KY?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
How many schools serve Maloneton, KY?
2 schools (1 elementary, 1 middle) (NCES, 2022-23).
Is Maloneton, KY walkable?
Walkability index: 7.7/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the air quality in Maloneton, KY?
Good. Median AQI: 36. (EPA AQI).
What is the cost of living in Maloneton, KY?
Regional Price Parity: 90.2 (100 = US average) (Below Average) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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