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Sandgap, KY

Sandgap, KY.

Population: 209 (Census ACS)

Homes sell for a median $145,000 after a median 208 days on market. 1 schools serve the area (NCES). FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Very Low, with landslide the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 9.8% below the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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208

Median days on market

Very Low

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

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
$145,000
Median list price
$239,000
Median price per sqft
$146
Median days on market
208 days
Homes sold (recent period)
1
Sale-to-list ratio
95.1%
Active listings
2

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

Rents

Studio fair-market rent
$650/mo
1BR fair-market rent
$695/mo
2BR fair-market rent
$909/mo
3BR fair-market rent
$1,190/mo
4BR fair-market rent
$1,195/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
14.3 : 1
Schools include
Sand Gap Elementary School

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

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Very Low
Top hazards (county)
landslide
Notable hazard ratings (county)
hail: Relatively Low · tornado: Relatively Low · coldWave: Relatively Low · wildfire: Relatively Low · landslide: Relatively Moderate · lightning: Relatively Low
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 80% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
98.3%
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
55.0°F
Average high
69.0°F
Average low
42.0°F
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
2
Nearest national park
Camp Nelson National Monument (37 mi)
National parks include
Camp Nelson National Monument, Mill Springs Battlefield National Monument
Airports within 30 mi
10
Nearest airport
Crawford Ultralightport (17 mi)
Nearest major airport
Central Kentucky Regional Airport (19 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
20
Hospitals include
SAINT JOSEPH HOSPITAL, SAINT JOSEPH LONDON, AdventHealthManchester
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
3.2 / 5
Best hospital rating nearby (CMS)
4.0 / 5
Solar radiation rating
Fair (4.1 kWh/m²/day)

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

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1,987
Housing built before 1970
5.2%
Housing built 2000 or later
38.8%
Median annual property tax
$1,083
Households with broadband internet
75.3%

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

Employment & development

Total county employment
1,073
Average weekly wage
$846
Top industries (by employment)
Information, Finance & Insurance, Construction

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

How it compares

SandgapState medianUS median
Median sale price$145,000$234,500$325,000
Median days on market208 days57 days51 days
Median annual property tax$1,083$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 sale price in Sandgap, KY?
$145,000.
How long do homes take to sell in Sandgap, KY?
Median days on market: 208 days.
What is typical rent in Sandgap, KY?
2-bedroom fair-market rent: $909/month (HUD FMR — a 40th-percentile regulatory reference, not market-observed).
What is the natural-hazard risk in Sandgap, KY?
Overall risk: Very Low (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: landslide.
What is the wildfire risk in Sandgap, KY?
Risk to homes is higher than 80% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in Sandgap, KY?
Moderate radon potential — EPA Zone 2 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near Sandgap, KY?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
How many schools serve Sandgap, KY?
1 schools (1 elementary) (NCES, 2022-23).
What is the cost of living in Sandgap, KY?
Regional Price Parity: 90.2 (100 = US average) (Below Average) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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