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Scranton, KY — ZIP 40322

Population: 3,238 (Census ACS)

The typical home value in ZIP 40322 (Scranton, KY) is $132,228 — down 15.0% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $149,000 after a median 78 days on market. 3 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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$132,228

Typical home value

-15.0%

1-year change

78

Median days on market

Very Low

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Typical home value
$132,228
1-year appreciation
-15.0%
3-year appreciation
-2.6%
5-year appreciation
+21.9%
10-year appreciation
+69.6%
Peak value since 2000 (Jun 2025)
$159,102
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
$149,000
Median list price
$240,750
Median price per sqft
$136
1-year sale-price change
-40.4%
Median days on market
78 days
Homes sold (recent period)
5
For-sale inventory
25
Sale-to-list ratio
93.9%
Active listings
24
1-year forecast
+1.5%
New listings (monthly)
5

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

Rents

Studio fair-market rent
$650/mo
1BR fair-market rent
$725/mo
2BR fair-market rent
$909/mo
3BR fair-market rent
$1,162/mo
4BR fair-market rent
$1,270/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
15.8 : 1
Schools include
Menifee County High School, Frenchburg Success Academy, Menifee Central School

Source: NCES school directory, 2024-25 (school-address-based)

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Very Low
Notable hazard ratings (county)
landslide: Relatively Low · strong wind: Relatively Low
Most common flood zone among NFIP claims
Zone A
NFIP flood claims on record
17
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 52% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
98.6%
Radon potential (county)
Moderate radon potential — EPA Zone 2 of 3
EPA Superfund (NPL) sites within 5 mi
None
Nearest Superfund site
Maxey Flats Nuclear Disposal (22.5 mi)
Flood zones vary by property. Look up a specific address on the FEMA Flood Map Service Center.
EPA recommends radon testing for every home regardless of zone.

Sources: FEMA National Risk Index (county-level) · FEMA NFIP flood-insurance claims (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
44.0°F
Annual precipitation
49.7 in
Annual snowfall
18.2 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)

Walkability & transit

Walkability index
7.2 / 20
Transit service frequency
-99,999
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
754
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
792

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
1
Nearest national park
Camp Nelson National Monument (53 mi)
Airports within 30 mi
13
Nearest airport
Stanton Airport (13 mi)
Nearest major airport
Julian Carroll Airport (30 mi)
Hospitals in or near this ZIP
11
Hospitals include
ST CLAIRE REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER, BOURBON COMMUNITY HOSPITAL, BAPTIST HEALTH RICHMOND
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
3.3 / 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 (same ZIP, else within ~40 mi) · DOE/NREL (proximity-based)

Migration

Net migration (county)
+45 tax filers

Source: IRS SOI county-to-county migration (county-level; published with a multi-year lag)

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1986
Housing built before 1970
13.3%
Housing built 2000 or later
25.4%
Median annual property tax
$641
Households with broadband internet
65.5%

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

Employment & development

Total county employment
570
Average weekly wage
$802
Top industries (by employment)
Other Services, Agriculture, Mining

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

How it compares

ZIP 40322State medianUS median
Typical home value$132,228$169,240$288,527
Median sale price$149,000$234,500$325,000
Median days on market78 days57 days51 days
Median annual property tax$641$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 typical home value in ZIP 40322?
$132,228.
What is the median sale price in ZIP 40322?
$149,000.
How long do homes take to sell in ZIP 40322?
Median days on market: 78 days.
What is typical rent in ZIP 40322?
2-bedroom fair-market rent: $909/month (HUD FMR — a 40th-percentile regulatory reference, not market-observed).
What is the natural-hazard risk in ZIP 40322?
Overall risk: Very Low (FEMA NRI, county-level).
Is ZIP 40322 in a flood zone?
Flood zones vary by property within ZIP 40322. 17 FEMA flood-insurance (NFIP) claims are on record; the most common zone among them is A. Check a specific address on the FEMA Flood Map Service Center.
What is the wildfire risk in ZIP 40322?
Risk to homes is higher than 52% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in ZIP 40322?
Moderate radon potential — EPA Zone 2 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near ZIP 40322?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
How many schools serve ZIP 40322?
3 schools (1 elementary, 2 high) (NCES, 2024-25).
Is ZIP 40322 walkable?
Walkability index: 7.2/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the cost of living in ZIP 40322?
Regional Price Parity: 90.2 (100 = US average) (Below Average) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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