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ZIP Code 42740

Hardin, Kentucky

FIPS 42740

Juniper

ZIP Code 42740 is in the top 21% nationally for FEMA risk score. It also sits in the 32th percentile nationally for median rent.

Median Home Value

$238,900

Higher than 59% of U.S. ZIP codes

FEMA Risk Score

37.5

Lower than 79% of U.S. ZIP codes

The basics

Total Population

1,873

Median Age

45.3

Home values & property tax

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Median Home Value

$238,900

Higher than 59%

Median Property Tax

$1,405

Effective Tax Rate

1%

Cost of living & affordability

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Price-to-Income Ratio

2.71

Lower than 57%

Median Rent

$706

Lower than 68%

Home prices & appreciation

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Recession Drop %

-7.9%

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

37.5

Lower than 79%

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 42740: frequently asked questions

What is the median home value in ZIP Code 42740?
The median home value in ZIP Code 42740 is $238,900, higher than 59% of U.S. ZIP codes.
How much is property tax in ZIP Code 42740?
The median annual property tax in ZIP Code 42740 is $1,405, an effective rate of 1% of home value.
Is ZIP Code 42740 expensive to live in?
Homes in ZIP Code 42740 cost about 2.71× the median household income, lower than 57% of U.S. ZIP codes.
What is the average rent in ZIP Code 42740?
The median gross rent in ZIP Code 42740 is $706 a month, lower than 68% of U.S. ZIP codes.
What is the weather like in ZIP Code 42740?
ZIP Code 42740 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 42740 at risk of flooding or natural disasters?
ZIP Code 42740's FEMA National Risk Index score is 37.5 (lower than 79% 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 →