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Lawrenceburg, KY

Lawrenceburg, KY.

Population: 23,963 (Census ACS)

The typical home value in Lawrenceburg, KY is $265,058 — up 1.6% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $299,990 after a median 53 days on market. Typical rent runs $1,271/month. 7 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 the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 9.8% below the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$265,058

Typical home value

+1.6%

1-year change

53

Median days on market

Very Low

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Typical home value
$265,058
1-year appreciation
+1.6%
3-year appreciation
+19.0%
5-year appreciation
+38.9%
10-year appreciation
+104.8%
Peak value since 2000 (Jul 2026)
$265,105
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
$299,990
Median list price
$296,990
Median price per sqft
$173
1-year sale-price change
+12.2%
Median days on market
53 days
Homes sold (recent period)
96
For-sale inventory
117
Sale-to-list ratio
98.1%
Active listings
92
1-year forecast
+1.8%
Days to pending
47 days
New listings (monthly)
37

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

Rents

Typical rent
$1,271/mo
Studio fair-market rent
$801/mo
1BR fair-market rent
$1,020/mo
2BR fair-market rent
$1,121/mo
3BR fair-market rent
$1,377/mo
4BR fair-market rent
$1,566/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
7
Elementary schools
4
Middle schools
1
High schools
1
Avg student-teacher ratio
15.7 : 1
Schools include
Anderson County High School, Anderson County Middle School, Saffell Street Elementary School, Emma B. Ward Elementary School, Ezra Sparrow Early Childhood Center

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
Notable hazard ratings (county)
ice storm: Relatively Moderate · strong wind: Relatively Moderate · hail: Relatively Low · tornado: Relatively Low · cold wave: Relatively Low · lightning: Relatively Low
Most common flood zone among NFIP claims
Zone A
NFIP flood claims on record
46
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 17% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
76.2%
Radon potential (county)
Moderate radon potential — EPA Zone 2 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
50.1 in
Annual snowfall
3.3 in
USDA plant hardiness zone
6b (extreme annual low -5 to 0°F)

Sources: NOAA Climate Normals (30-year, nearest-station) · USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map (2023)

Walkability & transit

Walkability index
6.5 / 20
Transit service frequency
-99,999
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
16,032
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
15,307

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
2
Nearest national park
Camp Nelson National Monument (25 mi)
National parks include
Camp Nelson National Monument, Abraham Lincoln Birthplace National Historical Park
Airports within 30 mi
15
Nearest airport
Buzzard's Roost Airport (8 mi)
Nearest major airport
Blue Grass Airport (LEX) (21 mi)
Hospitals in or near this ZIP
24
Hospitals include
SAINT JOSEPH HOSPITAL, UOFL HEALTH - SHELBYVILLE HOSPITAL, SPRING VIEW HOSPITAL
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
3.4 / 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)
+157 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
20.2%
Housing built 2000 or later
21.5%
Median annual property tax
$1,699
Mean commute to work
28 min
Households with broadband internet
61.6%

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

Employment & development

Total county employment
4,197
Average weekly wage
$998
Top industries (by employment)
Accommodation & Food, Health Care, Wholesale Trade
Annual residential building permits (county)
147

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

How it compares

LawrenceburgState medianUS median
Typical home value$265,058$169,240$288,527
Median sale price$299,990$234,500$325,000
Median days on market53 days57 days51 days
Typical rent$1,271/mo$1,376/mo$1,809/mo
Median annual property tax$1,699$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 Lawrenceburg, KY?
$265,058.
What is the median sale price in Lawrenceburg, KY?
$299,990.
How long do homes take to sell in Lawrenceburg, KY?
Median days on market: 53 days.
What is typical rent in Lawrenceburg, KY?
Typical rent: $1,271/month.
What is the natural-hazard risk in Lawrenceburg, KY?
Overall risk: Very Low (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: ice storm, strong wind.
Is Lawrenceburg, KY in a flood zone?
Flood zones vary by property within Lawrenceburg, KY. 46 FEMA flood-insurance (NFIP) claims are on record; the most common zone among them is A. Check a specific address on the FEMA Flood Map Service Center.
What is the wildfire risk in Lawrenceburg, KY?
Risk to homes is higher than 17% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in Lawrenceburg, KY?
Moderate radon potential — EPA Zone 2 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near Lawrenceburg, KY?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
How many schools serve Lawrenceburg, KY?
7 schools (4 elementary, 1 middle, 1 high) (NCES, 2024-25).
Is Lawrenceburg, KY walkable?
Walkability index: 6.5/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the cost of living in Lawrenceburg, KY?
Regional Price Parity: 90.2 (100 = US average) (Below Average) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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