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Ekron, KY

Ekron, KY.

Population: 2,050 (Census ACS)

The typical home value in Ekron, KY is $273,163 — up 1.0% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $227,000 after a median 103 days on market. 3 schools serve the area (NCES). FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Very Low, with ice storm, strong wind, tornado the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 9.8% below the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$273,163

Typical home value

+1.0%

1-year change

103

Median days on market

Very Low

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Typical home value
$273,163
1-year appreciation
+1.0%
3-year appreciation
+15.9%
5-year appreciation
+40.1%
10-year appreciation
+107.9%
Peak value since 2000 (Apr 2026)
$279,191
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
$227,000
Median list price
$362,400
Median price per sqft
$167
1-year sale-price change
-27.4%
Median days on market
103 days
Homes sold (recent period)
4
For-sale inventory
5
Sale-to-list ratio
99.5%
Active listings
4
1-year forecast
+0.5%

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

Rents

Studio fair-market rent
$799/mo
1BR fair-market rent
$804/mo
2BR fair-market rent
$1,052/mo
3BR fair-market rent
$1,443/mo
4BR fair-market rent
$1,549/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
1
High schools
0
Avg student-teacher ratio
16.7 : 1
Schools include
Ekron Elementary School, Flaherty Elementary School, Flaherty Primary School

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

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Very Low
Top hazards (county)
ice storm, strong wind, tornado
Notable hazard ratings (county)
tornado: Relatively Moderate · ice storm: Relatively Moderate · strong wind: Relatively Moderate · hail: Relatively Low · drought: Relatively Low · cold wave: Relatively Low
Most common flood zone among NFIP claims
Zone X
NFIP flood claims on record
2
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 15% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
89.6%
Radon potential (county)
Moderate radon potential — EPA Zone 2 of 3
EPA Superfund (NPL) sites within 5 mi
None
Nearest Superfund site
Distler Brickyard (11.4 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
79.0°F
Average high
80.0°F
Average low
78.0°F
Annual precipitation
51.1 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)

Walkability & transit

Walkability index
4.0 / 20
Transit service frequency
-99,999
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
9,845
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
12,649

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
3
Nearest national park
Abraham Lincoln Birthplace National Historical Park (33 mi)
National parks include
Abraham Lincoln Birthplace National Historical Park, Mammoth Cave National Park, Lincoln Boyhood National Memorial
Airports within 30 mi
14
Nearest airport
Cedar Farm Airport (7 mi)
Nearest major airport
Godman Army Air Field (FTK) (8 mi)
Hospitals in or near this ZIP
20
Hospitals include
NORTON CLARK HOSPITAL, WELLSTONE REGIONAL HOSPITAL, BAPTIST HEALTH FLOYD
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
2.7 / 5
Best hospital rating nearby (CMS)
5.0 / 5
Solar radiation rating
Fair (4.2 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)
-55 tax filers

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

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1987
Housing built before 1970
22.3%
Housing built 2000 or later
37.2%
Median annual property tax
$782
Mean commute to work
41 min
Households with broadband internet
71.6%

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

Employment & development

Total county employment
4,232
Average weekly wage
$1,286
Top industries (by employment)
Construction, Accommodation & Food, Professional Services
Annual residential building permits (county)
165

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

How it compares

EkronState medianUS median
Typical home value$273,163$169,240$288,527
Median sale price$227,000$234,500$325,000
Median days on market103 days57 days51 days
Median annual property tax$782$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 Ekron, KY?
$273,163.
What is the median sale price in Ekron, KY?
$227,000.
How long do homes take to sell in Ekron, KY?
Median days on market: 103 days.
What is typical rent in Ekron, KY?
2-bedroom fair-market rent: $1,052/month (HUD FMR — a 40th-percentile regulatory reference, not market-observed).
What is the natural-hazard risk in Ekron, KY?
Overall risk: Very Low (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: ice storm, strong wind, tornado.
Is Ekron, KY in a flood zone?
Flood zones vary by property within Ekron, KY. 2 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 Ekron, KY?
Risk to homes is higher than 15% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in Ekron, KY?
Moderate radon potential — EPA Zone 2 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near Ekron, KY?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
How many schools serve Ekron, KY?
3 schools (2 elementary, 1 middle) (NCES, 2024-25).
Is Ekron, KY walkable?
Walkability index: 4.0/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the cost of living in Ekron, KY?
Regional Price Parity: 90.2 (100 = US average) (Below Average) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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