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Springfield, KY

Springfield, KY.

Population: 8,015 (Census ACS)

The median home value in Springfield, KY is $258,020 — up 4.6% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $237,900 after a median 67 days on market. 5 schools serve the area (NCES). FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Very Low. Cost of living is 9.8% below the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$258,020

Median home value

+4.6%

1-year change

67

Median days on market

Very Low

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$258,020
1-year appreciation
+4.6%
3-year appreciation
+17.2%
5-year appreciation
+36.9%
10-year appreciation
+119.6%
All-time peak (2026-08)
$258,020
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
$237,900
Median list price
$239,900
Median price per sqft
$134
1-year sale-price change
-2.9%
Median days on market
67 days
Homes sold (recent period)
23
For-sale inventory
62
Sale-to-list ratio
96.0%
Active listings
45
New listings (monthly)
12

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

Rents

Studio fair-market rent
$671/mo
1BR fair-market rent
$718/mo
2BR fair-market rent
$939/mo
3BR fair-market rent
$1,300/mo
4BR fair-market rent
$1,343/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
5
Elementary schools
1
Middle schools
1
High schools
3
Avg student-teacher ratio
17.4 : 1
Schools include
Washington County High School, Washington County Elementary School, Washington County Middle School, Commander Academy, WC Tel Center

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

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Very Low
Notable hazard ratings (county)
hail: Relatively Low · tornado: Relatively Low · coldWave: Relatively Low · iceStorm: Relatively Low · lightning: Relatively Low · strongWind: Relatively Low
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 20% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
91.0%
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
68.0°F
Average low
43.0°F
Annual precipitation
52.4 in
Annual snowfall
14.5 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)
38
Days with Good air quality
325
Days with Moderate air quality
35
Highest AQI recorded (year)
97

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

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
3
Nearest national park
Abraham Lincoln Birthplace National Historical Park (27 mi)
National parks include
Abraham Lincoln Birthplace National Historical Park, Camp Nelson National Monument, Mill Springs Battlefield National Monument
Airports within 30 mi
12
Nearest airport
Arnolds Airport (6 mi)
Nearest major airport
Blue Grass Airport (LEX) (39 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
30
Hospitals include
NORTON CLARK HOSPITAL, WELLSTONE REGIONAL HOSPITAL, BAPTIST HEALTH FLOYD
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
3.0 / 5
Best hospital rating nearby (CMS)
5.0 / 5
EV charging stations (within 10 mi)
3
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)
+31 tax filers

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

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1,978
Housing built before 1970
43.1%
Housing built 2000 or later
27.3%
Median annual property tax
$1,442
Mean commute to work
19 min
Households with broadband internet
56.6%

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

Employment & development

Total county employment
3,017
Average weekly wage
$1,039
Top industries (by employment)
Health Care, Wholesale Trade, Other Services
Annual residential building permits (county)
26

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

How it compares

SpringfieldState medianUS median
Median home value$258,020$169,240$288,527
Median sale price$237,900$234,500$325,000
Median days on market67 days57 days51 days
Median annual property tax$1,442$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 Springfield, KY?
$258,020.
What is the median sale price in Springfield, KY?
$237,900.
How long do homes take to sell in Springfield, KY?
Median days on market: 67 days.
What is typical rent in Springfield, KY?
2-bedroom fair-market rent: $939/month (HUD FMR — a 40th-percentile regulatory reference, not market-observed).
What is the natural-hazard risk in Springfield, KY?
Overall risk: Very Low (FEMA NRI, county-level).
What is the wildfire risk in Springfield, KY?
Risk to homes is higher than 20% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in Springfield, KY?
Moderate radon potential — EPA Zone 2 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near Springfield, KY?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
How many schools serve Springfield, KY?
5 schools (1 elementary, 1 middle, 3 high) (NCES, 2022-23).
What is the air quality in Springfield, KY?
Good. Median AQI: 38. (EPA AQI).
What is the cost of living in Springfield, KY?
Regional Price Parity: 90.2 (100 = US average) (Below Average) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

ZIP code for Springfield

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