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KY area data

Fort Knox, KY

Fort Knox, KY.

Population: 8,836 (Census ACS)

Home values & appreciation

House Price Index
396.0 (+2.4% YoY)

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)
6.66%
15-year mortgage rate (national)
6.00%

Schools

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

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top hazards
iceStorm, lightning, strongWind, coldWave, hail

Climate (30-year normals)

Annual precipitation
55.1 in

Air quality

Air quality rating
Good
Median AQI (annual)
41
Days with Good air quality
129

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
3
Nearest national park
Abraham Lincoln Birthplace National Historical Park (27 mi)
Nearest airport
Godman Army Air Field (FTK) (1 mi)
Nearest major airport
Godman Army Air Field (FTK) (1 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
22
Avg hospital rating
2.7 / 5
Solar radiation rating
Fair (4.2 kWh/m²/day)

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1,976
Mean commute to work
12 min
Households with broadband internet
89.2%

Employment & development

Total county employment
37,523
Average weekly wage
$957
Top industries (by employment)
Health Care, Accommodation & Food, Administrative Services
Annual residential building permits (county)
391

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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