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Anchorage, KY

Anchorage, KY.

Population: 22,798 (Census ACS)

The typical home value in Anchorage, KY is $386,076 — up 1.5% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $362,000 after a median 34 days on market. Typical rent runs $1,586/month. 3 schools serve the area (NCES). FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Relatively High, with tornado, cold wave, heat wave the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 9.8% below the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$386,076

Typical home value

+1.5%

1-year change

34

Median days on market

Relatively High

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Typical home value
$386,076
1-year appreciation
+1.5%
3-year appreciation
+8.4%
5-year appreciation
+21.9%
10-year appreciation
+62.3%
Peak value since 2000 (Apr 2026)
$386,116
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
$362,000
Median list price
$385,000
Median price per sqft
$178
1-year sale-price change
-19.6%
Median days on market
34 days
Homes sold (recent period)
103
For-sale inventory
97
Sale-to-list ratio
98.3%
Active listings
60
1-year forecast
+1.8%
Days to pending
29 days
New listings (monthly)
40

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

Rents

Typical rent
$1,586/mo
1-year rent change
+2.5%
Studio fair-market rent
$976/mo
1BR fair-market rent
$1,058/mo
2BR fair-market rent
$1,276/mo
3BR fair-market rent
$1,629/mo
4BR fair-market rent
$1,874/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
2
Middle schools
0
High schools
1
Avg student-teacher ratio
8.3 : 1
School districts serving the area
Anchorage Independent, Jefferson County
Schools include
Anchorage Independent Public School, Mary Jo and William MacDonald Maryhurst, Bellewood

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

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Relatively High
Top hazards (county)
tornado, cold wave, heat wave, ice storm, inland flooding
Notable hazard ratings (county)
tornado: Very High · cold wave: Relatively High · heat wave: Relatively High · ice storm: Relatively High · lightning: Relatively High · strong wind: Relatively High
Most common flood zone among NFIP claims
Zone X
NFIP flood claims on record
19
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 12% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
25.3%
Radon potential (county)
High radon potential — EPA Zone 1 of 3
EPA Superfund (NPL) sites within 5 mi
None
Nearest Superfund site
Smith's Farm (18.5 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
59.0°F
Average high
68.0°F
Average low
49.0°F
Annual precipitation
50.9 in
Annual snowfall
4.1 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)
49
Days with Good air quality
188
Days with Moderate air quality
167
Days with Unhealthy air quality
1
Highest AQI recorded (year)
153

Source: EPA annual air quality index (county-level)

Walkability & transit

Walkability index
11.8 / 20
Transit service frequency
688
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
89,236
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
64,834

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
1
Nearest national park
Abraham Lincoln Birthplace National Historical Park (47 mi)
Airports within 30 mi
24
Nearest airport
Woodledge Farm Airport (4 mi)
Nearest major airport
Bowman Field (LOU) (7 mi)
Hospitals in or near this ZIP
1
Hospitals include
CENTRAL STATE HOSPITAL
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)
-1,475 tax filers

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

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1981
Housing built before 1970
21.8%
Housing built 2000 or later
17.4%
Median annual property tax
$2,778
Mean commute to work
16 min
Households with broadband internet
88.1%

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

Employment & development

Total county employment
435,506
Average weekly wage
$1,425
Top industries (by employment)
Health Care, Accommodation & Food, Administrative Services
Annual residential building permits (county)
3,001

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

How it compares

AnchorageState medianUS median
Typical home value$386,076$169,240$288,527
Median sale price$362,000$234,500$325,000
Median days on market34 days57 days51 days
Typical rent$1,586/mo$1,376/mo$1,809/mo
Median annual property tax$2,778$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 Anchorage, KY?
$386,076.
What is the median sale price in Anchorage, KY?
$362,000.
How long do homes take to sell in Anchorage, KY?
Median days on market: 34 days.
What is typical rent in Anchorage, KY?
Typical rent: $1,586/month.
What is the natural-hazard risk in Anchorage, KY?
Overall risk: Relatively High (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: tornado, cold wave, heat wave, ice storm, inland flooding.
Is Anchorage, KY in a flood zone?
Flood zones vary by property within Anchorage, KY. 19 FEMA flood-insurance (NFIP) claims are on record; the most common zone among them is X. Check a specific address on the FEMA Flood Map Service Center.
What is the wildfire risk in Anchorage, KY?
Risk to homes is higher than 12% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in Anchorage, KY?
High radon potential — EPA Zone 1 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near Anchorage, KY?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
How many schools serve Anchorage, KY?
3 schools (2 elementary, 1 high) (NCES, 2024-25).
Is Anchorage, KY walkable?
Walkability index: 11.8/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the air quality in Anchorage, KY?
Good. Median AQI: 49. (EPA AQI).
What is the cost of living in Anchorage, KY?
Regional Price Parity: 90.2 (100 = US average) (Below Average) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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