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Lynn, KY

Lynn, KY.

Population: 9,064 (Census ACS)

The typical home value in Lynn, KY is $144,403 — down 4.7% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $170,000 after a median 58 days on market. 5 schools serve the area (NCES). FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Relatively Low, with heat wave the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 9.8% below the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$144,403

Typical home value

-4.7%

1-year change

58

Median days on market

Relatively Low

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Typical home value
$144,403
1-year appreciation
-4.7%
3-year appreciation
+8.4%
5-year appreciation
+15.8%
10-year appreciation
+40.9%
Peak value since 2000 (Apr 2025)
$156,122
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
$170,000
Median list price
$170,000
Median price per sqft
$95
1-year sale-price change
+17.2%
Median days on market
58 days
Homes sold (recent period)
14
For-sale inventory
21
Sale-to-list ratio
97.1%
Active listings
11
1-year forecast
+1.1%
New listings (monthly)
6

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

Rents

Studio fair-market rent
$858/mo
1BR fair-market rent
$864/mo
2BR fair-market rent
$1,006/mo
3BR fair-market rent
$1,287/mo
4BR fair-market rent
$1,393/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
5
Elementary schools
2
Middle schools
1
High schools
2
Avg student-teacher ratio
13.2 : 1
School districts serving the area
Kentucky Tech System, Greenup County
Schools include
Greenup County Area Technology Center, Greenup County High School, Greysbranch Elementary School, Wurtland Elementary School, Wurtland Middle School

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

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Relatively Low
Top hazards (county)
heat wave
Notable hazard ratings (county)
heat wave: Relatively Moderate · tornado: Relatively Low · ice storm: Relatively Low · landslide: Relatively Low · lightning: Relatively Low · strong wind: Relatively Low
Most common flood zone among NFIP claims
Zone AE
NFIP flood claims on record
608
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 43% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
62.0%
Radon potential (county)
Moderate radon potential — EPA Zone 2 of 3
EPA Superfund (NPL) sites within 5 mi
None
Nearest Superfund site
E.H. Schilling Landfill (10.3 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
55.0°F
Average high
65.0°F
Average low
45.0°F
Annual precipitation
41.5 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)

Air quality

Air quality rating
Good
Median AQI (annual)
36
Days with Good air quality
221
Days with Moderate air quality
7
Highest AQI recorded (year)
67

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

Walkability & transit

Walkability index
4.0 / 20
Transit service frequency
-99,999
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
3,850
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
4,441

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
1
Nearest national park
Hopewell Culture National Historical Park (54 mi)
Airports within 30 mi
7
Nearest airport
Ashland Regional Airport (11 mi)
Nearest major airport
Tri-State Airport / Milton J. Ferguson Field (HTS) (24 mi)
Hospitals in or near this ZIP
15
Hospitals include
KING'S DAUGHTERS' MEDICAL CENTER, ST CLAIRE REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER, THREE RIVERS MEDICAL CENTER
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
3.3 / 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)
+63 tax filers

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

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1980
Housing built before 1970
34.1%
Housing built 2000 or later
20.0%
Median annual property tax
$980
Mean commute to work
28 min
Households with broadband internet
65.6%

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

Employment & development

Total county employment
5,483
Average weekly wage
$936
Top industries (by employment)
Health Care, Accommodation & Food, Other Services
Annual residential building permits (county)
21

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

How it compares

LynnState medianUS median
Typical home value$144,403$169,240$288,527
Median sale price$170,000$234,500$325,000
Median days on market58 days57 days51 days
Median annual property tax$980$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 Lynn, KY?
$144,403.
What is the median sale price in Lynn, KY?
$170,000.
How long do homes take to sell in Lynn, KY?
Median days on market: 58 days.
What is typical rent in Lynn, KY?
2-bedroom fair-market rent: $1,006/month (HUD FMR — a 40th-percentile regulatory reference, not market-observed).
What is the natural-hazard risk in Lynn, KY?
Overall risk: Relatively Low (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: heat wave.
Is Lynn, KY in a flood zone?
Flood zones vary by property within Lynn, KY. 608 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 Lynn, KY?
Risk to homes is higher than 43% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in Lynn, KY?
Moderate radon potential — EPA Zone 2 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near Lynn, KY?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
How many schools serve Lynn, KY?
5 schools (2 elementary, 1 middle, 2 high) (NCES, 2024-25).
Is Lynn, KY walkable?
Walkability index: 4.0/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the air quality in Lynn, KY?
Good. Median AQI: 36. (EPA AQI).
What is the cost of living in Lynn, KY?
Regional Price Parity: 90.2 (100 = US average) (Below Average) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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