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Beauty, KY

Beauty, KY.

Population: 790 (Census ACS)

The median home value (Census ACS) in Beauty, KY is $38,900. Homes sell for a median $80,000 after a median 169 days on market. FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Relatively 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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$38,900

Median home value (Census)

169

Median days on market

Relatively Low

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value (Census)
$38,900
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
$80,000
Median list price
$115,000
Median price per sqft
$77
Median days on market
169 days
Homes sold (recent period)
1
Sale-to-list ratio
88.9%
Active listings
1

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
$1,133/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)

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Relatively Low
Top hazards (county)
landslide
Notable hazard ratings (county)
landslide: Relatively Moderate · cold wave: Relatively Low · heat wave: Relatively Low · wildfire: Relatively Low · lightning: Relatively Low · strong wind: Relatively Low
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 92% 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 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
55.0°F
Average high
67.0°F
Average low
44.0°F
Annual precipitation
47.3 in
Annual snowfall
1.4 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)

Amenities

Airports within 30 mi
5
Nearest airport
Big Sandy Regional Airport (1 mi)
Hospitals in or near this ZIP
14
Hospitals include
HIGHLANDS ARH REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER, HAZARD ARH REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER, PIKEVILLE MEDICAL CENTER
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
2.6 / 5
Best hospital rating nearby (CMS)
5.0 / 5
EV charging stations (within 10 mi)
3
Solar radiation rating
Fair (4.0 kWh/m²/day)

Sources: National Park Service · FAA airport data · CMS hospital data (same ZIP, else within ~40 mi) · DOE/NREL (proximity-based)

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1999
Housing built before 1970
13.1%
Housing built 2000 or later
48.2%
Median annual property tax
$199
Households with broadband internet
81.8%

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

Employment & development

Total county employment
921
Average weekly wage
$795
Top industries (by employment)
Accommodation & Food, Administrative Services, Professional Services

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

How it compares

BeautyState medianUS median
Median sale price$80,000$234,500$325,000
Median days on market169 days57 days51 days
Median annual property tax$199$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 Beauty, KY?
$38,900 (Census ACS).
What is the median sale price in Beauty, KY?
$80,000.
How long do homes take to sell in Beauty, KY?
Median days on market: 169 days.
What is typical rent in Beauty, 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 Beauty, KY?
Overall risk: Relatively Low (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: landslide.
What is the wildfire risk in Beauty, KY?
Risk to homes is higher than 92% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in Beauty, KY?
Moderate radon potential — EPA Zone 2 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near Beauty, KY?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
What is the cost of living in Beauty, KY?
Regional Price Parity: 90.2 (100 = US average) (Below Average) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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