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Westport, KY

Westport, KY.

Population: 678 (Census ACS)

The typical home value in Westport, KY is $340,477 — up 1.0% over the past year. FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Relatively Low, with strong wind, lightning, tornado the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 9.8% below the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$340,477

Typical home value

+1.0%

1-year change

Relatively Low

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Typical home value
$340,477
1-year appreciation
+1.0%
3-year appreciation
+10.6%
5-year appreciation
+24.6%
Peak value since 2000 (May 2025)
$341,190
House Price Index (state)
413.6 (+4.3% YoY)

Sources: home value index (ZIP-level) · FHFA House Price Index (state-level)

Market activity

Median list price
$284,900
For-sale inventory
7
Active listings
3
1-year forecast
+2.1%

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

Rents

Studio fair-market rent
$976/mo
1BR fair-market rent
$1,058/mo
2BR fair-market rent
$1,276/mo
3BR fair-market rent
$1,629/mo
4BR fair-market rent
$1,874/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)
Relatively Low
Top hazards (county)
strong wind, lightning, tornado
Notable hazard ratings (county)
strong wind: Relatively High · tornado: Relatively Moderate · lightning: Relatively Moderate · cold wave: Relatively Low · ice storm: Relatively Low · winter weather: Relatively Low
Most common flood zone among NFIP claims
Zone AE
NFIP flood claims on record
73
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 14% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
76.9%
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)

Average annual temperature
58.5°F
Average high
67.5°F
Average low
49.0°F
Annual precipitation
48.2 in
Annual snowfall
13.4 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)
39
Days with Good air quality
214
Days with Moderate air quality
28
Highest AQI recorded (year)
108

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

Walkability & transit

Walkability index
3.7 / 20
Transit service frequency
-99,999
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
16,102
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
14,775

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

Airports within 30 mi
26
Nearest airport
Holloway Field (7 mi)
Nearest major airport
Bowman Field (LOU) (22 mi)
Hospitals in or near this ZIP
23
Hospitals include
NORTON CLARK HOSPITAL, WELLSTONE REGIONAL HOSPITAL, BAPTIST HEALTH FLOYD
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)
+143 tax filers

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

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1979
Housing built before 1970
23.7%
Housing built 2000 or later
19.3%
Median annual property tax
$1,826
Households with broadband internet
73.9%

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

Employment & development

Total county employment
13,939
Average weekly wage
$1,313
Top industries (by employment)
Health Care, Finance & Insurance, Accommodation & Food
Annual residential building permits (county)
276

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

How it compares

WestportState medianUS median
Typical home value$340,477$169,240$288,527
Median annual property tax$1,826$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 Westport, KY?
$340,477.
What is typical rent in Westport, KY?
2-bedroom fair-market rent: $1,276/month (HUD FMR — a 40th-percentile regulatory reference, not market-observed).
What is the natural-hazard risk in Westport, KY?
Overall risk: Relatively Low (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: strong wind, lightning, tornado.
Is Westport, KY in a flood zone?
Flood zones vary by property within Westport, KY. 73 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 Westport, KY?
Risk to homes is higher than 14% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in Westport, KY?
Moderate radon potential — EPA Zone 2 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near Westport, KY?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
Is Westport, KY walkable?
Walkability index: 3.7/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the air quality in Westport, KY?
Good. Median AQI: 39. (EPA AQI).
What is the cost of living in Westport, KY?
Regional Price Parity: 90.2 (100 = US average) (Below Average) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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