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Salem, KY

Salem, KY.

Population: 1,702 (Census ACS)

The typical home value in Salem, KY is $124,591 — down 13.0% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $113,500 after a median 26 days on market. FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Very Low, with ice storm, drought, strong wind the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 9.8% below the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$124,591

Typical home value

-13.0%

1-year change

26

Median days on market

Very Low

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Typical home value
$124,591
1-year appreciation
-13.0%
3-year appreciation
-7.1%
5-year appreciation
+7.6%
10-year appreciation
+39.7%
Peak value since 2000 (Jun 2025)
$148,285
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
$113,500
Median list price
$199,999
Median price per sqft
$98
1-year sale-price change
-8.1%
Median days on market
26 days
Homes sold (recent period)
2
For-sale inventory
4
Sale-to-list ratio
96.3%
Active listings
3
1-year forecast
+6.2%

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

Rents

Studio fair-market rent
$850/mo
1BR fair-market rent
$937/mo
2BR fair-market rent
$1,220/mo
3BR fair-market rent
$1,454/mo
4BR fair-market rent
$1,723/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)
Very Low
Top hazards (county)
ice storm, drought, strong wind
Notable hazard ratings (county)
ice storm: Relatively High · drought: Relatively Moderate · strong wind: Relatively Moderate · tornado: Relatively Low · cold wave: Relatively Low · heat wave: Relatively Low
Most common flood zone among NFIP claims
Zone C
NFIP flood claims on record
1
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 26% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
86.2%
Radon potential (county)
Moderate radon potential — EPA Zone 2 of 3
EPA Superfund (NPL) sites within 5 mi
None
Nearest Superfund site
B.F. Goodrich (15.9 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
61.0°F
Average high
71.0°F
Average low
51.0°F
Annual precipitation
53.1 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)

Air quality

Air quality rating
Good
Median AQI (annual)
40
Days with Good air quality
202
Days with Moderate air quality
26
Highest AQI recorded (year)
93

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

Walkability & transit

Walkability index
1.0 / 20
Transit service frequency
-99,999
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
578
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
865

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
1
Nearest national park
Fort Donelson National Battlefield (58 mi)
Airports within 30 mi
8
Nearest airport
Barnes Farm Airport (4 mi)
Nearest major airport
Barkley Regional Airport (PAH) (31 mi)
Hospitals in or near this ZIP
1
Hospitals include
LIVINGSTON HOSPITAL AND HEALTHCARE SERVICES, INC
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
4.0 / 5
Best hospital rating nearby (CMS)
4.0 / 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)
+20 tax filers

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

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1976
Housing built before 1970
41.1%
Housing built 2000 or later
14.6%
Median annual property tax
$656
Mean commute to work
28 min
Households with broadband internet
51.8%

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

Employment & development

Total county employment
2,948
Average weekly wage
$1,315
Top industries (by employment)
Construction, Mining, Health Care

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

How it compares

SalemState medianUS median
Typical home value$124,591$169,240$288,527
Median sale price$113,500$234,500$325,000
Median days on market26 days57 days51 days
Median annual property tax$656$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 Salem, KY?
$124,591.
What is the median sale price in Salem, KY?
$113,500.
How long do homes take to sell in Salem, KY?
Median days on market: 26 days.
What is typical rent in Salem, KY?
2-bedroom fair-market rent: $1,220/month (HUD FMR — a 40th-percentile regulatory reference, not market-observed).
What is the natural-hazard risk in Salem, KY?
Overall risk: Very Low (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: ice storm, drought, strong wind.
Is Salem, KY in a flood zone?
Flood zones vary by property within Salem, KY. 1 FEMA flood-insurance (NFIP) claim is on record; the most common zone among them is C. Check a specific address on the FEMA Flood Map Service Center.
What is the wildfire risk in Salem, KY?
Risk to homes is higher than 26% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in Salem, KY?
Moderate radon potential — EPA Zone 2 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near Salem, KY?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
Is Salem, KY walkable?
Walkability index: 1.0/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the air quality in Salem, KY?
Good. Median AQI: 40. (EPA AQI).
What is the cost of living in Salem, KY?
Regional Price Parity: 90.2 (100 = US average) (Below Average) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

ZIP code for Salem

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