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KY area data

Owenton, KY

Owenton, KY.

Population: 6,989 (Census ACS)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$198,968
1-year appreciation
-3.7%
3-year appreciation
+7.5%
5-year appreciation
+22.0%
10-year appreciation
+72.3%
All-time peak (2025-06)
$206,567
House Price Index
396.0 (+2.4% YoY)

Market activity

New listings (monthly)
9

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
3
Elementary schools
1
Middle schools
1
High schools
1

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk
Very Low

Climate (30-year normals)

Average annual temperature
57.0°F
Average high
67.0°F
Average low
46.0°F
Annual precipitation
52.4 in

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
2
Nearest national park
William Howard Taft National Historic Site (47 mi)
Nearest airport
Schroder Airport (6 mi)
Nearest major airport
Blue Grass Airport (LEX) (34 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
+45 tax filers

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1,983
Median annual property tax
$1,195
Mean commute to work
31 min
Households with broadband internet
53.3%

Employment & development

Total county employment
972
Average weekly wage
$991
Top industries (by employment)
Wholesale Trade, Construction, Other Services
Annual residential building permits (county)
18

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