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ZIP Code 42724

Hardin, Kentucky

FIPS 42724

Juniper

ZIP Code 42724 is in the bottom 33% nationally for FEMA risk score.

Median Home Value

$197,400

Near the U.S. ZIP codes median

FEMA Risk Score

77.9

Higher than 67% of U.S. ZIP codes

The basics

Total Population

5,345

Median Age

43.2

Home values & property tax

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Median Home Value

$197,400

Near median

Median Property Tax

$1,220

Effective Tax Rate

1%

Cost of living & affordability

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Price-to-Income Ratio

2.69

Lower than 57%

Median Rent

$989

Higher than 59%

Home prices & appreciation

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Pandemic Gain %

42%

Recession Drop %

-6.3%

Climate & weather

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Summer Avg High (°F)

84.8

Winter Avg Low (°F)

26.6

Avg Temperature (°F)

55.5

Hot Days/yr (>90°F)

21

Freezing Days/yr (<32°F)

97.5

Annual Precipitation (in)

52.9

Annual Snowfall (in)

0.1

Flood & disaster risk

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

FEMA Risk Score

77.9

Higher than 67%

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 42724: frequently asked questions

What is the median home value in ZIP Code 42724?
The median home value in ZIP Code 42724 is $197,400, near the U.S. ZIP codes median.
How much is property tax in ZIP Code 42724?
The median annual property tax in ZIP Code 42724 is $1,220, an effective rate of 1% of home value.
Is ZIP Code 42724 expensive to live in?
Homes in ZIP Code 42724 cost about 2.69× the median household income, lower than 57% of U.S. ZIP codes.
What is the average rent in ZIP Code 42724?
The median gross rent in ZIP Code 42724 is $989 a month, higher than 59% of U.S. ZIP codes.
What is the weather like in ZIP Code 42724?
ZIP Code 42724 averages 55.5°F year-round, summer highs near 84.8°F, winter lows around 26.6°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It sees about 0.1 inches of snow a year.
Is ZIP Code 42724 at risk of flooding or natural disasters?
ZIP Code 42724's FEMA National Risk Index score is 77.9 (higher than 67% 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 →