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Parkers Lake, KY

Parkers Lake, KY.

Population: 1,646 (Census ACS)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$59,758
1-year appreciation
-18.2%
3-year appreciation
-16.8%
5-year appreciation
-5.7%
10-year appreciation
+2.8%
All-time peak (2025-05)
$76,244
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%

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk
Very Low
Top hazards
coldWave, landslide, strongWind, winterWeather

Climate (30-year normals)

Average annual temperature
55.0°F
Average high
67.0°F
Average low
43.0°F
Annual precipitation
60.4 in

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
4
Nearest national park
Big South Fork National River & Recreation Area (19 mi)
Nearest airport
McCreary County Airport (8 mi)
Nearest major airport
Lake Cumberland Regional Airport (SME) (20 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
1,090
Avg hospital rating
3.1 / 5
EV charging stations (within 10 mi)
3
Solar radiation rating
Fair (4.1 kWh/m²/day)

Migration

Net migration
+60 tax filers

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1,979
Median annual property tax
$359
Mean commute to work
37 min
Households with broadband internet
56.2%

Employment & development

Total county employment
1,601
Average weekly wage
$664
Top industries (by employment)
Accommodation & Food, Finance & Insurance, Wholesale Trade

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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