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Wickliffe, KY

Wickliffe, KY.

Population: 2,089 (Census ACS)

The typical home value in Wickliffe, KY is $136,227 — down 8.9% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $226,250 after a median 105 days on market. FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Very Low, with drought, ice storm, strong wind the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 9.8% below the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$136,227

Typical home value

-8.9%

1-year change

105

Median days on market

Very Low

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Typical home value
$136,227
1-year appreciation
-8.9%
3-year appreciation
-0.4%
5-year appreciation
+22.7%
10-year appreciation
+45.2%
Peak value since 2000 (May 2025)
$152,402
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
$226,250
Median list price
$325,000
Median price per sqft
$123
1-year sale-price change
+74.0%
Median days on market
105 days
Homes sold (recent period)
4
For-sale inventory
11
Sale-to-list ratio
99.8%
Active listings
8
1-year forecast
+3.3%

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

Rents

Studio fair-market rent
$822/mo
1BR fair-market rent
$902/mo
2BR fair-market rent
$1,180/mo
3BR fair-market rent
$1,406/mo
4BR fair-market rent
$1,551/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)
drought, ice storm, strong wind
Notable hazard ratings (county)
drought: Relatively High · ice storm: Relatively High · strong wind: Relatively Moderate · tornado: Relatively Low · cold wave: Relatively Low · heat wave: Relatively Low
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 21% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
63.8%
Radon potential (county)
Low radon potential — EPA Zone 3 of 3
EPA Superfund (NPL) sites within 5 mi
None
Nearest Superfund site
Paducah Gaseous Diffusion Plant (USDOE) (14.3 mi)
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
58.0°F
Average high
69.0°F
Average low
47.0°F
Annual precipitation
55.6 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
4.2 / 20
Transit service frequency
-99,999
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
2,038
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
1,939

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

Airports within 30 mi
11
Nearest airport
Terry Field (10 mi)
Nearest major airport
Barkley Regional Airport (PAH) (14 mi)
Hospitals in or near this ZIP
13
Hospitals include
MASSAC MEMORIAL HOSPITAL, HARDIN COUNTY GENERAL HOSPITAL & CLINIC, DEACONESS ILLINOIS UNION COUNTY
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
2.4 / 5
Best hospital rating nearby (CMS)
4.0 / 5
Solar radiation rating
Fair (4.3 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)
-23 tax filers

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

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1983
Housing built before 1970
36.6%
Housing built 2000 or later
25.6%
Median annual property tax
$1,002
Mean commute to work
32 min
Households with broadband internet
62.2%

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

Employment & development

Total county employment
1,582
Average weekly wage
$1,325
Top industries (by employment)
Construction, Administrative Services, Agriculture

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

How it compares

WickliffeState medianUS median
Typical home value$136,227$169,240$288,527
Median sale price$226,250$234,500$325,000
Median days on market105 days57 days51 days
Median annual property tax$1,002$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 Wickliffe, KY?
$136,227.
What is the median sale price in Wickliffe, KY?
$226,250.
How long do homes take to sell in Wickliffe, KY?
Median days on market: 105 days.
What is typical rent in Wickliffe, KY?
2-bedroom fair-market rent: $1,180/month (HUD FMR — a 40th-percentile regulatory reference, not market-observed).
What is the natural-hazard risk in Wickliffe, KY?
Overall risk: Very Low (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: drought, ice storm, strong wind.
What is the wildfire risk in Wickliffe, KY?
Risk to homes is higher than 21% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in Wickliffe, KY?
Low radon potential — EPA Zone 3 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near Wickliffe, KY?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
Is Wickliffe, KY walkable?
Walkability index: 4.2/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the cost of living in Wickliffe, KY?
Regional Price Parity: 90.2 (100 = US average) (Below Average) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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