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KY area data

Alpha, KY

Alpha, KY.

Population: 694 (Census ACS)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$166,260
1-year appreciation
-9.2%
3-year appreciation
+1.0%
5-year appreciation
+12.7%
10-year appreciation
+73.2%
All-time peak (2025-04)
$186,833
House Price Index
396.0 (+2.4% YoY)

Affordability

Cost of living index (Low)
88.5 (100 = US avg)
Electricity rate (state-level)
13.2¢/kWh
Natural gas rate (state-level)
$14.20/MCF
30-year mortgage rate (national)
6.66%
15-year mortgage rate (national)
6.00%

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top hazards
coldWave, lightning, strongWind, winterWeather

Climate (30-year normals)

Annual precipitation
60.1 in

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
3
Nearest national park
Big South Fork National River & Recreation Area (30 mi)
Nearest airport
Spring Creek Airpark (8 mi)
Nearest major airport
Lake Cumberland Regional Airport (SME) (36 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
1,090
Avg hospital rating
3.1 / 5
Solar radiation rating
Fair (4.2 kWh/m²/day)

Migration

Net migration
+72 tax filers

Housing stock

Median year housing built
2,001
Median annual property tax
$779
Households with broadband internet
35.4%

Employment & development

Total county employment
4,305
Average weekly wage
$714
Top industries (by employment)
Accommodation & Food, Administrative Services, Wholesale Trade

Area data compiled from public government, academic, and industry research feeds. Data sources →

Data last updated

Most recent source refresh: Aug 2026. See all data sources →

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