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Loretto, KY — ZIP 40037

Population: 2,793 (Census ACS)

The median home value in ZIP 40037 (Loretto, KY) is $251,228 — up 2.5% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $213,950 after a median 15 days on market. 1 schools serve the area (NCES). FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Very Low, with strongwind the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 9.8% below the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$251,228

Median home value

+2.5%

1-year change

15

Median days on market

Very Low

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$251,228
1-year appreciation
+2.5%
3-year appreciation
+23.9%
5-year appreciation
+43.9%
10-year appreciation
+115.2%
All-time peak (2026-04)
$254,869
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
$213,950
Median list price
$249,900
Median price per sqft
$139
1-year sale-price change
-13.2%
Median days on market
15 days
Homes sold (recent period)
2
For-sale inventory
16
Sale-to-list ratio
98.1%
Active listings
2
1-year forecast
+4.1%

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

Rents

Studio fair-market rent
$650/mo
1BR fair-market rent
$736/mo
2BR fair-market rent
$909/mo
3BR fair-market rent
$1,139/mo
4BR fair-market rent
$1,482/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
16.0 : 1
Schools include
West Marion Elementary School

Source: NCES school directory, 2022-23 (school-address-based)

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Very Low
Top hazards (county)
strongWind
Notable hazard ratings (county)
hail: Relatively Low · tornado: Relatively Low · coldWave: Relatively Low · iceStorm: Relatively Low · lightning: Relatively Low · earthquake: Relatively Low
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 19% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
83.5%
Radon potential (county)
High radon potential — EPA Zone 1 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 flood data (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
69.0°F
Average low
45.0°F
Annual precipitation
51.7 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

National parks within ~60 mi
4
Nearest national park
Abraham Lincoln Birthplace National Historical Park (15 mi)
National parks include
Abraham Lincoln Birthplace National Historical Park, Camp Nelson National Monument, Mammoth Cave National Park
Airports within 30 mi
10
Nearest airport
Lebanon Springfield Airport - George Hoerter Field (10 mi)
Nearest major airport
Godman Army Air Field (FTK) (35 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
14
Hospitals include
BAPTIST HEALTH HARDIN, UOFL HEALTH - SHELBYVILLE HOSPITAL, SPRING VIEW HOSPITAL
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
3.1 / 5
Best hospital rating nearby (CMS)
5.0 / 5
EV charging stations (within 10 mi)
6
Solar radiation rating
Fair (4.1 kWh/m²/day)

Sources: National Park Service · FAA airport data · CMS hospital data · DOE/NREL (proximity-based)

Migration

Net migration (county)
+49 tax filers

Source: IRS county-to-county migration data (county-level, ~12-month lag)

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1,987
Housing built before 1970
27.6%
Housing built 2000 or later
34.8%
Median annual property tax
$1,119
Mean commute to work
31 min
Households with broadband internet
65.6%

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

Employment & development

Total county employment
7,969
Average weekly wage
$1,004
Top industries (by employment)
Administrative Services, Wholesale Trade, Accommodation & Food
Annual residential building permits (county)
56

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

How it compares

ZIP 40037State medianUS median
Median home value$251,228$169,240$288,527
Median sale price$213,950$234,500$325,000
Median days on market15 days57 days51 days
Median annual property tax$1,119$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 median home value in ZIP 40037?
$251,228.
What is the median sale price in ZIP 40037?
$213,950.
How long do homes take to sell in ZIP 40037?
Median days on market: 15 days.
What is typical rent in ZIP 40037?
2-bedroom fair-market rent: $909/month (HUD FMR — a 40th-percentile regulatory reference, not market-observed).
What is the natural-hazard risk in ZIP 40037?
Overall risk: Very Low (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: strongWind.
What is the wildfire risk in ZIP 40037?
Risk to homes is higher than 19% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in ZIP 40037?
High radon potential — EPA Zone 1 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near ZIP 40037?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
How many schools serve ZIP 40037?
1 schools (1 elementary) (NCES, 2022-23).
What is the cost of living in ZIP 40037?
Regional Price Parity: 90.2 (100 = US average) (Below Average) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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