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KY area data

Leitchfield, KY

Leitchfield, KY.

Population: 16,918 (Census ACS)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$171,855
1-year appreciation
-15.9%
3-year appreciation
-3.5%
5-year appreciation
-3.2%
10-year appreciation
+68.5%
All-time peak (2025-06)
$205,342
House Price Index
396.0 (+2.4% YoY)

Market activity

New listings (monthly)
25

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
7
Elementary schools
2
Middle schools
1
High schools
3

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top hazards
hail, iceStorm, strongWind, tornado

Climate (30-year normals)

Average annual temperature
57.5°F
Average high
68.5°F
Average low
46.0°F
Annual precipitation
56.5 in

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
3
Nearest national park
Mammoth Cave National Park (21 mi)
Nearest airport
Grayson County Airport (6 mi)
Nearest major airport
Bowling Green Warren County Regional Airport (BWG) (35 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
1
Avg hospital rating
3.0 / 5
EV charging stations (within 10 mi)
3
Solar radiation rating
Fair (4.2 kWh/m²/day)

Migration

Net migration
+153 tax filers

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1,984
Median annual property tax
$970
Mean commute to work
23 min
Households with broadband internet
66.5%

Employment & development

Total county employment
6,294
Average weekly wage
$832
Top industries (by employment)
Health Care, Accommodation & Food, Wholesale Trade
Annual residential building permits (county)
11

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Data last updated

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

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