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Elk Horn, KY

Elk Horn, KY.

Population: 1,610 (Census ACS)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$226,883
1-year appreciation
-0.2%
3-year appreciation
+19.4%
5-year appreciation
+39.6%
10-year appreciation
+103.0%
All-time peak (2025-04)
$230,815
House Price Index
396.0 (+2.4% YoY)

Market activity

Median sale price
$264,000
Median list price
$212,450
Median days on market
125 days
Sale-to-list ratio
98.9%
Active listings
2
1-year forecast
+3.2%

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
Very Low
Top hazards
strongWind, tornado

Climate (30-year normals)

Average annual temperature
56.0°F
Average high
67.0°F
Average low
45.0°F
Annual precipitation
61.8 in

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
4
Nearest national park
Abraham Lincoln Birthplace National Historical Park (30 mi)
Nearest airport
Taylor County Airport (5 mi)
Nearest major airport
Lake Cumberland Regional Airport (SME) (39 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
1,090
Avg hospital rating
3.1 / 5
Solar radiation rating
Fair (4.1 kWh/m²/day)

Migration

Net migration
+48 tax filers

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1,984
Median annual property tax
$1,097
Households with broadband internet
63.1%

Employment & development

Total county employment
10,019
Average weekly wage
$783
Top industries (by employment)
Accommodation & Food, Administrative Services, Wholesale Trade
Annual residential building permits (county)
10

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 →

Data compiled by REAIGENT7 — AI listing platform for real estate agents