Question 1

Is 42701 a safe area?

Accepted Answer

ZIP code 42701 in Elizabethtown has a crime score of 50/100, which is roughly average for the region. Reported incidents per 1,000 residents track close to the Elizabethtown city median. Both violent and property crime fall within the expected range for an urban ZIP code. Reviewing the Full Crime Report for 42701 and checking the local police department's crime mapping tool for current incident patterns before making decisions is recommended.

Question 2

What are the best schools near 42701?

Accepted Answer

ZIP code 42701 has a school score of 100/100, based on NCES EdFacts math and reading proficiency data for public schools in and near ZIP 42701. Schools in this area perform significantly above state averages — proficiency rates consistently outpace both the city and national benchmarks. For families prioritizing public school quality, 42701 ranks among the stronger ZIP codes in Elizabethtown. Scores reflect SY 2020-21 EdFacts assessment data; individual school performance may vary, and reviewing each school's most recent state report card is recommended.

Question 3

What is the average home price in 42701?

Accepted Answer

The median home sale price in 42701 is approximately $269K, based on recent Zillow Research ZHVI data. This places 42701 near the metro median for comparable neighborhoods. Median rent in 42701 is available in the Full Market Report. Prices fluctuate with market conditions; Zillow data reflects trailing sale prices, not current listing prices.

Question 4

Is 42701 a good place to live?

Accepted Answer

ZIP code 42701 has an overall NeighborScore of 64/100, placing it in the moderate range for Elizabethtown. The score combines crime rate (40% weight), school quality (35%), and relative property value (25%), each normalized to the metro area. At 64/100, 42701 scores similarly to the middle tier of Elizabethtown neighborhoods — neither among the strongest nor the weakest performers. Individual priorities (commute, school age, budget) should guide how much weight you give this composite vs. the component scores.

Elizabethtown — ZIP 42701

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School	Grades	Students	Math ↓	Reading
Elizabethtown High School	09–12	—	—	—
Helmwood Heights Elementary School	01–05	—	—	—
Morningside Elementary School	01–05	—	—	—
Talton K Stone Middle School	06–08	—	—	—
Panther Academy	PK–KG	—	—	—
East Hardin Middle School	06–08	—	—	—
G C Burkhead Elementary School	PK–05	—	—	—
Lincoln Trail Elementary School	PK–05	—	—	—
New Highland Elementary School	PK–05	—	—	—
Bluegrass Middle School	06–08	—	—	—
John Hardin High School	09–12	—	—	—
Heartland Elementary School	PK–05	—	—	—
Spectrum Care Academy	02–09	—	—	—
HCS Virtual Academy	KG–12	—	—	—