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Nelson, Kentucky

FIPS 21179

Juniper

Nelson is in the top 26% nationally for HPI growth 5yr %.

Median Home Value

$238,000

Higher than 69% of U.S. counties

HPI Growth 5yr %

45%

Higher than 74% of U.S. counties

FEMA Risk Score

65.9

Near the U.S. counties median

The basics

Total Population

47,606

Median Age

39.5

Population Density

113.7

Climate & hazard risk

Greatest FEMA-rated hazard: tornado.

The full report

Six pillars — each with percentile benchmarks, 16-year trends, and per-metric detail.

  • People

  • Work & Money

  • Housing

  • Amenities

  • Environment & Risk

Sources: U.S. Census ACS, FEMA National Risk Index, FHFA House Price Index, OpenStreetMap, EPA. Explore the map →