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Salyersville, KY

Salyersville, KY.

Population: 10,048 (Census ACS)

The typical home value in Salyersville, KY is $118,965 — down 20.6% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $183,750 after a median 213 days on market. 5 schools serve the area (NCES). FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Very Low, with landslide the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 9.8% below the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$118,965

Typical home value

-20.6%

1-year change

213

Median days on market

Very Low

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Typical home value
$118,965
1-year appreciation
-20.6%
3-year appreciation
+2.0%
5-year appreciation
+21.6%
10-year appreciation
+61.2%
Peak value since 2000 (Jun 2025)
$153,972
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
$183,750
Median list price
$164,500
Median price per sqft
$79
1-year sale-price change
-4.5%
Median days on market
213 days
Homes sold (recent period)
2
For-sale inventory
14
Sale-to-list ratio
91.5%
Active listings
11

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

Rents

Studio fair-market rent
$650/mo
1BR fair-market rent
$835/mo
2BR fair-market rent
$909/mo
3BR fair-market rent
$1,083/mo
4BR fair-market rent
$1,270/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
3
Middle schools
1
High schools
1
Avg student-teacher ratio
14.1 : 1
Schools include
Salyersville Grade School, Magoffin County High School, Herald Whitaker Middle School, South Magoffin Elementary, North Magoffin Elementary

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

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Very Low
Top hazards (county)
landslide
Notable hazard ratings (county)
landslide: Relatively Moderate · wildfire: Relatively Low · lightning: Relatively Low · strong wind: Relatively Low · winter weather: Relatively Low · inland flooding: Relatively Low
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 86% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
93.8%
Radon potential (county)
Moderate radon potential — EPA Zone 2 of 3
EPA Superfund (NPL) sites within 5 mi
None
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
66.0°F
Average low
43.0°F
Annual precipitation
50.4 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)

Amenities

Airports within 30 mi
7
Nearest airport
Paintsville-Prestonsburg-Combs Field (14 mi)
Nearest major airport
Julian Carroll Airport (18 mi)
Hospitals in or near this ZIP
14
Hospitals include
WHITESBURG ARH HOSPITAL, HIGHLANDS ARH REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER, ST CLAIRE REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
2.5 / 5
Best hospital rating nearby (CMS)
5.0 / 5
Solar radiation rating
Fair (4.0 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)
-29 tax filers

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

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1986
Housing built before 1970
22.0%
Housing built 2000 or later
21.0%
Median annual property tax
$724
Mean commute to work
29 min
Households with broadband internet
75.0%

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

Employment & development

Total county employment
1,407
Average weekly wage
$768
Top industries (by employment)
Health Care, Accommodation & Food, Professional Services

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

How it compares

SalyersvilleState medianUS median
Typical home value$118,965$169,240$288,527
Median sale price$183,750$234,500$325,000
Median days on market213 days57 days51 days
Median annual property tax$724$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 Salyersville, KY?
$118,965.
What is the median sale price in Salyersville, KY?
$183,750.
How long do homes take to sell in Salyersville, KY?
Median days on market: 213 days.
What is typical rent in Salyersville, KY?
2-bedroom fair-market rent: $909/month (HUD FMR — a 40th-percentile regulatory reference, not market-observed).
What is the natural-hazard risk in Salyersville, KY?
Overall risk: Very Low (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: landslide.
What is the wildfire risk in Salyersville, KY?
Risk to homes is higher than 86% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in Salyersville, KY?
Moderate radon potential — EPA Zone 2 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near Salyersville, KY?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
How many schools serve Salyersville, KY?
5 schools (3 elementary, 1 middle, 1 high) (NCES, 2024-25).
What is the cost of living in Salyersville, KY?
Regional Price Parity: 90.2 (100 = US average) (Below Average) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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