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Bardstown, KY

Bardstown, KY.

Population: 30,601 (Census ACS)

The typical home value in Bardstown, KY is $265,330 — up 3.8% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $279,450 after a median 48 days on market. Typical rent runs $1,024/month. 14 schools serve the area (NCES). FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Relatively Low, with lightning, strong wind, ice storm the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 9.8% below the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$265,330

Typical home value

+3.8%

1-year change

48

Median days on market

Relatively Low

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Typical home value
$265,330
1-year appreciation
+3.8%
3-year appreciation
+12.9%
5-year appreciation
+32.2%
10-year appreciation
+106.9%
Peak value since 2000 (Aug 2026)
$265,330
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
$279,450
Median list price
$285,000
Median price per sqft
$189
1-year sale-price change
+3.9%
Median days on market
48 days
Homes sold (recent period)
146
For-sale inventory
147
Sale-to-list ratio
98.5%
Active listings
111
1-year forecast
+3.5%
Days to pending
48 days
New listings (monthly)
44

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

Rents

Typical rent
$1,024/mo
Studio fair-market rent
$777/mo
1BR fair-market rent
$781/mo
2BR fair-market rent
$1,022/mo
3BR fair-market rent
$1,302/mo
4BR fair-market rent
$1,587/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
14
Elementary schools
3
Middle schools
2
High schools
5
Avg student-teacher ratio
16.7 : 1
School districts serving the area
Bardstown Independent, Nelson County
Schools include
Bardstown Elementary School, Bardstown High School, Bardstown Middle School, Bardstown Primary School, Bardstown Early Childhood Center

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

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Relatively Low
Top hazards (county)
lightning, strong wind, ice storm, tornado, winter weather
Notable hazard ratings (county)
lightning: Relatively High · strong wind: Relatively High · tornado: Relatively Moderate · ice storm: Relatively Moderate · winter weather: Relatively Moderate · hail: Relatively Low
Most common flood zone among NFIP claims
Zone AE
NFIP flood claims on record
10
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 18% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
82.4%
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 (21.8 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
57.0°F
Average high
68.0°F
Average low
46.0°F
Annual precipitation
46.4 in
Annual snowfall
1.2 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
10.5 / 20
Transit service frequency
-99,999
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
17,497
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
18,086

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
3
Nearest national park
Abraham Lincoln Birthplace National Historical Park (19 mi)
National parks include
Abraham Lincoln Birthplace National Historical Park, Camp Nelson National Monument, Mammoth Cave National Park
Airports within 30 mi
17
Nearest airport
Samuels Field (BRY) (2 mi)
Nearest major airport
Godman Army Air Field (FTK) (29 mi)
Hospitals in or near this ZIP
1
Hospitals include
CHI SAINT JOSEPH FLAGET MEMORIAL HOSPITAL
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
3.0 / 5
Best hospital rating nearby (CMS)
3.0 / 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)
+176 tax filers

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

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1992
Housing built before 1970
15.4%
Housing built 2000 or later
35.5%
Median annual property tax
$1,868
Mean commute to work
24 min
Households with broadband internet
71.4%

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

Employment & development

Total county employment
16,456
Average weekly wage
$1,136
Top industries (by employment)
Health Care, Accommodation & Food, Construction
Annual residential building permits (county)
222

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

How it compares

BardstownState medianUS median
Typical home value$265,330$169,240$288,527
Median sale price$279,450$234,500$325,000
Median days on market48 days57 days51 days
Typical rent$1,024/mo$1,376/mo$1,809/mo
Median annual property tax$1,868$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 Bardstown, KY?
$265,330.
What is the median sale price in Bardstown, KY?
$279,450.
How long do homes take to sell in Bardstown, KY?
Median days on market: 48 days.
What is typical rent in Bardstown, KY?
Typical rent: $1,024/month.
What is the natural-hazard risk in Bardstown, KY?
Overall risk: Relatively Low (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: lightning, strong wind, ice storm, tornado, winter weather.
Is Bardstown, KY in a flood zone?
Flood zones vary by property within Bardstown, KY. 10 FEMA flood-insurance (NFIP) claims are on record; the most common zone among them is AE. Check a specific address on the FEMA Flood Map Service Center.
What is the wildfire risk in Bardstown, KY?
Risk to homes is higher than 18% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in Bardstown, KY?
High radon potential — EPA Zone 1 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near Bardstown, KY?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
How many schools serve Bardstown, KY?
14 schools (3 elementary, 2 middle, 5 high) (NCES, 2024-25).
Is Bardstown, KY walkable?
Walkability index: 10.5/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the cost of living in Bardstown, KY?
Regional Price Parity: 90.2 (100 = US average) (Below Average) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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