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Elkhorn City, KY

Elkhorn City, KY.

Population: 4,341 (Census ACS)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$85,863
1-year appreciation
-15.8%
3-year appreciation
-10.6%
5-year appreciation
-8.6%
10-year appreciation
+26.0%
All-time peak (2022-09)
$107,318
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%

Schools

Total schools
1
Elementary schools
1
Middle schools
0
High schools
0

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk
Relatively Moderate
Top hazards
inlandFlooding, landslide, strongWind, wildfire, winterWeather

Climate (30-year normals)

Average annual temperature
53.0°F
Average high
65.0°F
Average low
41.0°F
Annual precipitation
51.2 in
Annual snowfall
34.7 in

Air quality

Air quality rating
Good
Median AQI (annual)
39
Days with Good air quality
286

Amenities

Nearest airport
Belcher Regional Airport (5 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
1,090
Avg hospital rating
3.1 / 5
EV charging stations (within 10 mi)
3
Solar radiation rating
Fair (4.0 kWh/m²/day)

Migration

Net migration
-187 tax filers

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1,983
Median annual property tax
$580
Mean commute to work
37 min
Households with broadband internet
57.8%

Employment & development

Total county employment
17,278
Average weekly wage
$1,006
Top industries (by employment)
Accommodation & Food, Mining, Finance & Insurance
Annual residential building permits (county)
5

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Data last updated

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

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