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Fort Leavenworth, KS — ZIP 66027

Population: 7,365 (Census ACS)

4 schools serve the area (NCES). FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Relatively Low, with icestorm, strongwind, winterweather the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 9.9% below the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

Backed by 25+ public sourcesFEMA · U.S. Census · NOAA · Dept. of Education · EPA · and more

Home values & appreciation

House Price Index (state)
407.6 (+4.2% YoY)

Sources: home value index (ZIP-level) · FHFA House Price Index (state-level)

Rents

Studio fair-market rent
$1,650/mo
1BR fair-market rent
$1,800/mo
2BR fair-market rent
$2,040/mo
3BR fair-market rent
$2,660/mo
4BR fair-market rent
$3,160/mo

Sources: market rent index (ZIP-level) · HUD Fair Market Rents (metro/county-level, 40th-percentile regulatory reference)

Affordability

Cost of living index (Below Average)
90.1 (100 = US avg)
Electricity rate (state-level)
14.6¢/kWh
Natural gas rate (state-level)
$14.80/MCF
30-year mortgage rate (national)
6.66%
15-year mortgage rate (national)
6.00%

Sources: BEA Regional Price Parities (metro/state-level) · EIA energy rates (state-level) · Freddie Mac PMMS (national)

Schools

Total schools
4
Elementary schools
3
Middle schools
1
High schools
0
Schools include
Bradley Elem, Eisenhower Elem, MacArthur Elem, Patton Jr High

Source: NCES school directory, 2022-23 (school-address-based)

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Relatively Low
Top hazards (county)
iceStorm, strongWind, winterWeather, coldWave, hail
Notable hazard ratings (county)
coldWave: Relatively Moderate · drought: Relatively Low · hail: Relatively Moderate · heatWave: Relatively Moderate · iceStorm: Relatively High · inlandFlooding: Relatively Low
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 50% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
60.2%
Radon potential (county)
High radon potential — EPA Zone 1 of 3
EPA Superfund (NPL) sites within 5 mi
None
Nearest Superfund site
Doepke Disposal (Holliday) (22.8 mi)
EPA recommends radon testing for every home regardless of zone.

Sources: FEMA National Risk Index (county-level) · FEMA flood data (ZIP-level) · USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (county-level) · EPA radon zones + Superfund NPL

Climate (30-year normals)

Average annual temperature
53.0°F
Average high
65.0°F
Average low
41.0°F
Annual precipitation
38.9 in
USDA plant hardiness zone
6b (extreme annual low -5 to 0°F)

Sources: NOAA Climate Normals (30-year, nearest-station) · USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map (2023)

Air quality

Air quality rating
Good
Median AQI (annual)
36
Days with Good air quality
327
Days with Moderate air quality
21
Highest AQI recorded (year)
97

Source: EPA air quality data (nearest monitoring station, annual)

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
2
Nearest national park
Harry S Truman National Historic Site (37 mi)
National parks include
Harry S Truman National Historic Site, Brown v. Board of Education National Historical Park
Airports within 30 mi
40
Nearest airport
Sherman Army Air Field (FLV) (2 mi)
Nearest major airport
Kansas City International Airport (MCI) (12 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
36
Hospitals include
SAINT JOHN HOSPITAL, UNIVERSITY OF KANSAS HOSPITAL, UNIVERSITY OF KANSAS HEALTH SYSTEM OLATHE HOSPITAL
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
3.6 / 5
Best hospital rating nearby (CMS)
5.0 / 5
EV charging stations (within 10 mi)
20
Solar radiation rating
Fair (4.3 kWh/m²/day)

Sources: National Park Service · FAA airport data · CMS hospital data · DOE/NREL (proximity-based)

Housing stock

Median year housing built
2,001
Housing built before 1970
28.0%
Housing built 2000 or later
52.3%
Households with broadband internet
97.3%

Source: Census ACS 5-year estimates (ZIP-level)

Employment & development

Total county employment
13,711
Average weekly wage
$953
Top industries (by employment)
Health Care, Accommodation & Food, Professional Services
Annual residential building permits (county)
243

Sources: BLS QCEW (county-level) · Census Building Permits (county-level)

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Common questions

What is typical rent in ZIP 66027?
2-bedroom fair-market rent: $2,040/month (HUD FMR — a 40th-percentile regulatory reference, not market-observed).
What is the natural-hazard risk in ZIP 66027?
Overall risk: Relatively Low (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: iceStorm, strongWind, winterWeather, coldWave, hail.
What is the wildfire risk in ZIP 66027?
Risk to homes is higher than 50% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in ZIP 66027?
High radon potential — EPA Zone 1 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near ZIP 66027?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
How many schools serve ZIP 66027?
4 schools (3 elementary, 1 middle) (NCES, 2022-23).
What is the air quality in ZIP 66027?
Good. Median AQI: 36. (EPA AQI).
What is the cost of living in ZIP 66027?
Regional Price Parity: 90.1 (100 = US average) (Below Average) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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