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Water Valley, KY

Water Valley, KY.

Population: 914 (Census ACS)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$108,364
1-year appreciation
-0.9%
3-year appreciation
+2.6%
5-year appreciation
+20.2%
10-year appreciation
+88.8%
All-time peak (2025-05)
$111,288
House Price Index
396.0 (+2.4% YoY)

Market activity

Median sale price
$125,000
Median list price
$138,250
Median days on market
43 days
Sale-to-list ratio
96.9%
Active listings
1
1-year forecast
+2.5%

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
Relatively Moderate
Top hazards
iceStorm, strongWind, coldWave, drought, earthquake

Climate (30-year normals)

Average annual temperature
59.0°F
Average high
70.0°F
Average low
49.0°F
Annual precipitation
58.5 in

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
1
Nearest national park
Fort Donelson National Battlefield (47 mi)
Nearest airport
Fulton Airport (9 mi)
Nearest major airport
Barkley Regional Airport (PAH) (34 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
1,090
Avg hospital rating
3.1 / 5
Solar radiation rating
Fair (4.3 kWh/m²/day)

Migration

Net migration
-116 tax filers

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1,974
Median annual property tax
$727
Households with broadband internet
35.0%

Employment & development

Total county employment
9,703
Average weekly wage
$944
Top industries (by employment)
Health Care, Accommodation & Food, Wholesale Trade
Annual residential building permits (county)
9

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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