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$63,005$65 / ft²
TopHap EstimateOur estimate of what this home would sell for today, based on nearby sales, the home's size and features, and local price trends. It is a starting point, not an appraisal.· confidence 87How well the pricing models agreed with each other on this home. Higher means the estimate rests on stronger, more consistent data.· as of Sep 24, 2026

THORNTON

THORNTON, KY 41855
2
Beds
1
Baths
964 ft²
Living AreaTotal finished area of the structures, from county records. Some counties include shared space like hallways or a building gym, so it may not match a listing.
0.23 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1930
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
1
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.

Valuation

$63K
$55K low$71K high

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$212 (2025)
Assessed ValueThe value the county assigns to this home to calculate property tax. It is often lower than what the home would sell for.$15,000 (2025)
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$15,000
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$15,000

Climate Risk

Overall riskThe average of the five hazard scores below, on a 0 to 100 scale. Higher means greater projected risk over the coming decades.67
100
FloodProjected flooding risk from rivers, heavy rain, and storm surge, scored 0 to 100. Higher is riskier.
46
WildfireProjected wildfire risk, scored 0 to 100, based on how much land burns in a typical year. Higher is riskier.
84
HeatProjected heat risk, scored 0 to 100, based on how many extremely hot days a year are expected. Higher is riskier.
94
StormProjected risk from heavy rainstorms, scored 0 to 100, based on how often extreme rainfall is expected. Higher is riskier.
11
DroughtProjected water shortage risk, scored 0 to 100. Higher means more strain on the local water supply.
Projected Flood DepthHow deep a serious flood is expected to get here at some point in the next 30 years. Shown in inches.197 in
30-Year Flood ChanceThe chance of at least one serious flood here in the next 30 years, not in any single year.51%
FEMA Flood ZoneFEMA's flood zone for this address. Zones starting with A or V are high risk, and lenders usually require flood insurance there.1 percent flood zone

Scores 0–100; higher = greater projected risk.

Property Facts

Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Single Family Residence
CountyLetcher
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.23
FoundationWhat the home is built on, such as a concrete slab, a crawl space, or a basement.Block (Unspecified)
RoofThe main material covering the roof, such as asphalt shingle or tile.Composition Shingle
HeatingThe type of heating system in the home.Electric
CoolingThe type of cooling or air conditioning in the home.None
GarageWhether the property has a garage, and details like whether it is attached to the home.No Garage
FeaturesExtra features found in county records. Records are not complete everywhere, so a missing feature does not always mean the home lacks it.Porch · 168 ft²

Assigned SchoolsThe public schools this address is zoned for. Boundaries change, so confirm with the district before you count on it.

H
Letcher County Central High SchoolA-
High · Grades 9–12 · 2.9 mi
M
Whitesburg Middle SchoolB-
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 4.7 mi
E
West Whitesburg Elementary SchoolC-
Elementary · Grades PK–5 · 4.7 mi

District: Letcher County School District

Neighborhood · ZIP 41855These are comparison scores, not percentages. 100 equals the national average, so 150 means about 50% above average.

CrimeLocal crime compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. It reflects things like population density, income, and how crime gets reported.101
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.130
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.75

Index scale: 100 = US average (tick). Lower is better.

Homes occupiedThe share of homes here that someone lives in. The rest sit empty, including vacation and for-sale homes.87%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.11%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.28%
UnemploymentThe share of men 16 and older who are out of work and actively looking. Only men are counted in this figure.1.0%
PopulationHow many people live in this area.677
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.76 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$45,290
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$45,800
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.54°F
Annual precipHow much rain and melted snow falls here in a typical year.47 in
SunshineThe share of daylight hours that get direct sun in a typical year, counting cloud cover.55%

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How this home compares

Thornton measured against every home in its neighborhood, its ZIP code and its county, using county assessor records refreshed nightly. A home can stand out in one of those areas and look ordinary in another, because each one holds a different mix of homes.

  • Worth less than 72% of homes in Thornton 41855
  • Costs less per square foot than 71% of homes in Thornton 41855
  • Smaller than 70% of homes in Letcher County
  • Has a smaller lot than 95% of homes in Thornton 41855
  • Older than 91% of homes in Thornton 41855

What homes are worth in Thornton 41855

Each bar is how many homes fall in that price range. The marker is this home.

This home
$28K$239K

This home is worth more than 28% of homes in Thornton 41855.

How it measures up in Thornton 41855

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Thornton 41855.

Estimated value$63,005
CheaperTypical $79,073Pricier

Pricier than 28% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$65
CheaperTypical $78Pricier

Pricier than 29% of homes nearby

Living area964 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,080 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 37% of homes nearby

Lot size0.23 ac
SmallerTypical 1.7 acBigger

Bigger than 5% of homes nearby

Year built1930
OlderTypical 1974Newer

Newer than 9% of homes nearby

How Thornton ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeThornton 41855Letcher County
Estimated valuepricier than$63,00528% of homes40% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$6529% of homes48% of homes
Living areabigger than964 ft²37% of homes30% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.23 ac5% of homes19% of homes
Year builtnewer than19309% of homes21% of homes

About Thornton

How much is Thornton, Thornton, KY worth?

The TopHap Estimate for Thornton, Thornton, KY is $63,005 as of Sep 24, 2026. The likely range is $54,862 to $71,148. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did Thornton, Thornton, KY last sell?

Thornton, Thornton, KY last sold on Feb 3, 2017, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is Thornton, Thornton, KY?

Thornton, Thornton, KY has 2 bedrooms, 1 bathrooms, 964 square feet of living space and a 0.23-acre lot.

When was Thornton, Thornton, KY built?

Thornton, Thornton, KY was built in 1930, making it 96 years old. The building has 1 story.

What schools serve Thornton, Thornton, KY?

Thornton, Thornton, KY is assigned to Letcher County Central High School (high), rated A-; Whitesburg Middle School (middle), rated B-; West Whitesburg Elementary School (elementary), rated C-. All sit in Letcher County School District. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does Thornton, Thornton, KY compare to other homes in Thornton 41855?

Among the 274 homes in Thornton 41855, it is worth more than 28% of them ($63,005 against a typical $79,073), its price per square foot is higher than 29% of them ($65 against a typical $78), it is bigger than 37% of them (964 ft² against a typical 1,080 ft²), its lot is bigger than 5% of them (0.23 ac against a typical 1.7 ac) and it is newer than 9% of them (1930 against a typical 1974). Measured against all of Letcher County, it is worth more than 40% of homes there. These shares are recounted nightly from the full county assessor record for each area, not from active listings.

What are the property taxes on Thornton, Thornton, KY?

The 2025 property tax bill for Thornton, Thornton, KY was $212. The county assessed it at $15,000.

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