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ZIP Code 42653

McCreary, Kentucky

FIPS 42653

Juniper

ZIP Code 42653 is in the top 30% nationally for FEMA risk score. It also sits in the 20th percentile nationally for median home value. And it sits in the 28th percentile nationally for median rent.

Median Home Value

$109,200

Lower than 80% of U.S. ZIP codes

FEMA Risk Score

47.8

Lower than 70% of U.S. ZIP codes

The basics

Total Population

4,300

Median Age

36.2

Home values & property tax

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Median Home Value

$109,200

Lower than 80%

Median Property Tax

$594

Effective Tax Rate

1%

Cost of living & affordability

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Price-to-Income Ratio

2.56

Lower than 61%

Median Rent

$645

Lower than 72%

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

47.8

Lower than 70%

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 42653: frequently asked questions

What is the median home value in ZIP Code 42653?
The median home value in ZIP Code 42653 is $109,200, lower than 80% of U.S. ZIP codes.
How much is property tax in ZIP Code 42653?
The median annual property tax in ZIP Code 42653 is $594, an effective rate of 1% of home value.
Is ZIP Code 42653 expensive to live in?
Homes in ZIP Code 42653 cost about 2.56× the median household income, lower than 61% of U.S. ZIP codes.
What is the average rent in ZIP Code 42653?
The median gross rent in ZIP Code 42653 is $645 a month, lower than 72% of U.S. ZIP codes.
What is the weather like in ZIP Code 42653?
ZIP Code 42653 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 42653 at risk of flooding or natural disasters?
ZIP Code 42653's FEMA National Risk Index score is 47.8 (lower than 70% 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 →