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Trappist, KY

Trappist, KY.

Population: 4,658 (Census ACS)

The typical home value in Trappist, KY is $212,046 — up 0.4% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $250,000 after a median 123 days on market. 1 schools serve the area (NCES). FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Relatively Low, with lightning, strong wind, ice storm the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 9.8% below the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$212,046

Typical home value

+0.4%

1-year change

123

Median days on market

Relatively Low

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Typical home value
$212,046
1-year appreciation
+0.4%
3-year appreciation
+17.1%
5-year appreciation
+31.2%
10-year appreciation
+106.5%
Peak value since 2000 (Apr 2026)
$212,668
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
$250,000
Median list price
$260,000
Median price per sqft
$152
1-year sale-price change
+29.5%
Median days on market
123 days
Homes sold (recent period)
9
For-sale inventory
19
Sale-to-list ratio
97.7%
Active listings
8
1-year forecast
+4.1%
New listings (monthly)
4

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

Rents

Studio fair-market rent
$777/mo
1BR fair-market rent
$781/mo
2BR fair-market rent
$1,022/mo
3BR fair-market rent
$1,302/mo
4BR fair-market rent
$1,587/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
1
Elementary schools
1
Middle schools
0
High schools
0
Avg student-teacher ratio
10.8 : 1
Schools include
The New Haven School

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

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Relatively Low
Top hazards (county)
lightning, strong wind, ice storm, tornado, winter weather
Notable hazard ratings (county)
lightning: Relatively High · strong wind: Relatively High · tornado: Relatively Moderate · ice storm: Relatively Moderate · winter weather: Relatively Moderate · hail: Relatively Low
Most common flood zone among NFIP claims
Zone A06
NFIP flood claims on record
32
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 18% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
82.4%
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)

Average annual temperature
57.0°F
Average high
68.0°F
Average low
46.0°F
Annual precipitation
53.2 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)

Walkability & transit

Walkability index
5.8 / 20
Transit service frequency
-99,999
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
5,983
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
7,792

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
3
Nearest national park
Abraham Lincoln Birthplace National Historical Park (9 mi)
National parks include
Abraham Lincoln Birthplace National Historical Park, Mammoth Cave National Park, Camp Nelson National Monument
Airports within 30 mi
14
Nearest airport
Samuels Field (BRY) (10 mi)
Nearest major airport
Godman Army Air Field (FTK) (28 mi)
Hospitals in or near this ZIP
20
Hospitals include
HARRISON COUNTY HOSPITAL, BAPTIST HEALTH HARDIN, UOFL HEALTH - SHELBYVILLE HOSPITAL
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
3.0 / 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)
+176 tax filers

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

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1987
Housing built before 1970
23.7%
Housing built 2000 or later
31.5%
Median annual property tax
$1,760
Mean commute to work
26 min
Households with broadband internet
58.8%

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

Employment & development

Total county employment
16,456
Average weekly wage
$1,136
Top industries (by employment)
Health Care, Accommodation & Food, Construction
Annual residential building permits (county)
222

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

How it compares

TrappistState medianUS median
Typical home value$212,046$169,240$288,527
Median sale price$250,000$234,500$325,000
Median days on market123 days57 days51 days
Median annual property tax$1,760$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 Trappist, KY?
$212,046.
What is the median sale price in Trappist, KY?
$250,000.
How long do homes take to sell in Trappist, KY?
Median days on market: 123 days.
What is typical rent in Trappist, KY?
2-bedroom fair-market rent: $1,022/month (HUD FMR — a 40th-percentile regulatory reference, not market-observed).
What is the natural-hazard risk in Trappist, KY?
Overall risk: Relatively Low (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: lightning, strong wind, ice storm, tornado, winter weather.
Is Trappist, KY in a flood zone?
Flood zones vary by property within Trappist, KY. 32 FEMA flood-insurance (NFIP) claims are on record; the most common zone among them is A06. Check a specific address on the FEMA Flood Map Service Center.
What is the wildfire risk in Trappist, KY?
Risk to homes is higher than 18% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in Trappist, KY?
High radon potential — EPA Zone 1 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near Trappist, KY?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
How many schools serve Trappist, KY?
1 schools (1 elementary) (NCES, 2024-25).
Is Trappist, KY walkable?
Walkability index: 5.8/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the cost of living in Trappist, KY?
Regional Price Parity: 90.2 (100 = US average) (Below Average) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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