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ZIP Code 42634

McCreary, Kentucky

FIPS 42634

Juniper

ZIP Code 42634 is in the top 23% nationally for FEMA risk score. It also sits in the 11th percentile nationally for median home value. And it sits in the top 29% nationally for price-to-income ratio.

Median Home Value

$68,900

Lower than 89% of U.S. ZIP codes

FEMA Risk Score

40.2

Lower than 77% of U.S. ZIP codes

The basics

Total Population

1,646

Median Age

40.5

Home values & property tax

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Median Home Value

$68,900

Lower than 89%

Median Property Tax

$359

Effective Tax Rate

1%

Cost of living & affordability

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Price-to-Income Ratio

2.2

Lower than 71%

Climate & weather

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Summer Avg High (°F)

83.9

Winter Avg Low (°F)

25.6

Avg Temperature (°F)

54.9

Hot Days/yr (>90°F)

15.8

Freezing Days/yr (<32°F)

119.4

Annual Precipitation (in)

56.1

Annual Snowfall (in)

11.2

Flood & disaster risk

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

FEMA Risk Score

40.2

Lower than 77%

The full report

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

  • People

  • Work & Money

  • Housing

  • Amenities

  • Environment & Risk

ZIP Code 42634: frequently asked questions

What is the median home value in ZIP Code 42634?
The median home value in ZIP Code 42634 is $68,900, lower than 89% of U.S. ZIP codes.
How much is property tax in ZIP Code 42634?
The median annual property tax in ZIP Code 42634 is $359, an effective rate of 1% of home value.
Is ZIP Code 42634 expensive to live in?
Homes in ZIP Code 42634 cost about 2.2× the median household income, lower than 71% of U.S. ZIP codes.
What is the weather like in ZIP Code 42634?
ZIP Code 42634 averages 54.9°F year-round, summer highs near 83.9°F, winter lows around 25.6°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It sees about 11.2 inches of snow a year.
Is ZIP Code 42634 at risk of flooding or natural disasters?
ZIP Code 42634's FEMA National Risk Index score is 40.2 (lower than 77% of U.S. ZIP codes). Its greatest modeled natural hazard is tornado.

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