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High Bridge, KY

High Bridge, KY.

Population: 7,429 (Census ACS)

The typical home value in High Bridge, KY is $319,698 — up 1.4% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $321,000 after a median 43 days on market. 2 schools serve the area (NCES). FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Very Low, with strong wind, lightning, tornado the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 9.8% below the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$319,698

Typical home value

+1.4%

1-year change

43

Median days on market

Very Low

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Typical home value
$319,698
1-year appreciation
+1.4%
3-year appreciation
+12.3%
5-year appreciation
+35.6%
10-year appreciation
+92.5%
Peak value since 2000 (Aug 2026)
$319,698
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
$321,000
Median list price
$357,500
Median price per sqft
$186
1-year sale-price change
+1.3%
Median days on market
43 days
Homes sold (recent period)
12
For-sale inventory
31
Sale-to-list ratio
98.3%
Active listings
22
1-year forecast
+2.5%
New listings (monthly)
7

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

Rents

Studio fair-market rent
$986/mo
1BR fair-market rent
$1,205/mo
2BR fair-market rent
$1,416/mo
3BR fair-market rent
$1,948/mo
4BR fair-market rent
$2,108/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
2
Elementary schools
1
Middle schools
0
High schools
1
Avg student-teacher ratio
10.6 : 1
Schools include
Wilmore Elementary School, The Providence School

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

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Very Low
Top hazards (county)
strong wind, lightning, tornado, winter weather
Notable hazard ratings (county)
strong wind: Relatively High · tornado: Relatively Moderate · lightning: Relatively Moderate · winter weather: Relatively Moderate · hail: Relatively Low · cold wave: Relatively Low
Most common flood zone among NFIP claims
Zone AE
NFIP flood claims on record
99
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 23% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
59.1%
Radon potential (county)
High radon potential — EPA Zone 1 of 3
EPA Superfund (NPL) sites within 5 mi
None
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)

Annual precipitation
51.5 in
Annual snowfall
10.2 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)

Air quality

Air quality rating
Good
Median AQI (annual)
41
Days with Good air quality
285
Days with Moderate air quality
78
Highest AQI recorded (year)
100

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

Walkability & transit

Walkability index
6.3 / 20
Transit service frequency
-99,999
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
22,178
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
21,195

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
3
Nearest national park
Camp Nelson National Monument (5 mi)
National parks include
Camp Nelson National Monument, Mill Springs Battlefield National Monument, Abraham Lincoln Birthplace National Historical Park
Airports within 30 mi
25
Nearest airport
Lucas Field (3 mi)
Nearest major airport
Blue Grass Airport (LEX) (13 mi)
Hospitals in or near this ZIP
23
Hospitals include
SAINT JOSEPH HOSPITAL, UOFL HEALTH - SHELBYVILLE HOSPITAL, SPRING VIEW HOSPITAL
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
3.2 / 5
Best hospital rating nearby (CMS)
5.0 / 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)
+186 tax filers

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

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1989
Housing built before 1970
22.7%
Housing built 2000 or later
23.6%
Median annual property tax
$1,879
Mean commute to work
19 min
Households with broadband internet
70.7%

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

Employment & development

Total county employment
16,330
Average weekly wage
$1,069
Top industries (by employment)
Accommodation & Food, Health Care, Construction
Annual residential building permits (county)
512

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

How it compares

High BridgeState medianUS median
Typical home value$319,698$169,240$288,527
Median sale price$321,000$234,500$325,000
Median days on market43 days57 days51 days
Median annual property tax$1,879$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 High Bridge, KY?
$319,698.
What is the median sale price in High Bridge, KY?
$321,000.
How long do homes take to sell in High Bridge, KY?
Median days on market: 43 days.
What is typical rent in High Bridge, KY?
2-bedroom fair-market rent: $1,416/month (HUD FMR — a 40th-percentile regulatory reference, not market-observed).
What is the natural-hazard risk in High Bridge, KY?
Overall risk: Very Low (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: strong wind, lightning, tornado, winter weather.
Is High Bridge, KY in a flood zone?
Flood zones vary by property within High Bridge, KY. 99 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 High Bridge, KY?
Risk to homes is higher than 23% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in High Bridge, KY?
High radon potential — EPA Zone 1 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near High Bridge, KY?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
How many schools serve High Bridge, KY?
2 schools (1 elementary, 1 high) (NCES, 2024-25).
Is High Bridge, KY walkable?
Walkability index: 6.3/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the air quality in High Bridge, KY?
Good. Median AQI: 41. (EPA AQI).
What is the cost of living in High Bridge, KY?
Regional Price Parity: 90.2 (100 = US average) (Below Average) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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