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Eskridge, KS — ZIP 66423

Population: 884 (Census ACS)

The median home value in ZIP 66423 (Eskridge, KS) is $173,023 — down 0.7% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $28,900 after a median 200 days on market. 2 schools serve the area (NCES). FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Very Low, with icestorm the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 10.0% below the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$173,023

Median home value

-0.7%

1-year change

200

Median days on market

Very Low

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$173,023
1-year appreciation
-0.7%
3-year appreciation
+9.4%
5-year appreciation
+28.6%
10-year appreciation
+87.5%
All-time peak (2026-02)
$183,467
House Price Index (state)
407.6 (+4.2% YoY)

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

Market activity

Median sale price
$28,900
Median price per sqft
$17
Median days on market
200 days
Homes sold (recent period)
1
For-sale inventory
5
Active listings
1
1-year forecast
+1.6%

Source: recent area sales and market data (ZIP-level)

Rents

Studio fair-market rent
$703/mo
1BR fair-market rent
$879/mo
2BR fair-market rent
$1,092/mo
3BR fair-market rent
$1,420/mo
4BR fair-market rent
$1,639/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)
90.0 (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
2
Elementary schools
1
Middle schools
0
High schools
1
Schools include
Mission Valley Junior and Senior High School, Mission Valley Elementary

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

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Very Low
Top hazards (county)
iceStorm
Notable hazard ratings (county)
drought: Relatively Low · iceStorm: Relatively Moderate · landslide: Relatively Low · lightning: Relatively Low · strongWind: Relatively Low · tornado: Relatively Low
FEMA flood zone
X
Flood risk level
Minimal
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 92% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
70.6%
Radon potential (county)
Moderate radon potential — EPA Zone 2 of 3
EPA Superfund (NPL) sites within 5 mi
None
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
54.0°F
Average high
65.0°F
Average low
42.0°F
Annual precipitation
37.4 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)

Walkability & transit

Walkability index
5.5 / 20
Transit service frequency
-99,999
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
3,150
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
2,954

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
2
Nearest national park
Tallgrass Prairie National Preserve (31 mi)
National parks include
Tallgrass Prairie National Preserve, Brown v. Board of Education National Historical Park
Airports within 30 mi
11
Nearest airport
Converse Farm Airport (8 mi)
Nearest major airport
Topeka Regional Airport (FOE) (32 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
5
Hospitals include
UNIVERSITY OF KANSAS HEALTH SYSTEM - ST FRANCIS CAMPUS, STORMONT VAIL HOSPITAL, ASCENSION VIA CHRISTI HOSPITAL MANHATTAN, INC
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
3.3 / 5
Best hospital rating nearby (CMS)
4.0 / 5
Solar radiation rating
Fair (4.4 kWh/m²/day)

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

Migration

Net migration (county)
+17 tax filers

Source: IRS county-to-county migration data (county-level, ~12-month lag)

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1,963
Housing built before 1970
56.3%
Housing built 2000 or later
12.3%
Median annual property tax
$1,495
Mean commute to work
24 min
Households with broadband internet
53.1%

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

Employment & development

Total county employment
938
Average weekly wage
$836
Top industries (by employment)
Construction, Mining, Agriculture
Annual residential building permits (county)
27

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

How it compares

ZIP 66423State medianUS median
Median home value$173,023$177,207$289,727
Median sale price$28,900$230,000$325,000
Median days on market200 days32 days51 days
Median annual property tax$1,495$1,829$2,006

State and US medians are computed across all US ZIP codes with sufficient public-data coverage, from the same sources as the figures above.

Area data compiled from public government, academic, and industry research feeds. Data sources →

Common questions

What is the median home value in ZIP 66423?
$173,023.
What is the median sale price in ZIP 66423?
$28,900.
How long do homes take to sell in ZIP 66423?
Median days on market: 200 days.
What is typical rent in ZIP 66423?
2-bedroom fair-market rent: $1,092/month (HUD FMR — a 40th-percentile regulatory reference, not market-observed).
What is the natural-hazard risk in ZIP 66423?
Overall risk: Very Low (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: iceStorm.
Is ZIP 66423 in a flood zone?
Minimal (FEMA NFIP). FEMA flood zone X.
What is the wildfire risk in ZIP 66423?
Risk to homes is higher than 92% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in ZIP 66423?
Moderate radon potential — EPA Zone 2 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near ZIP 66423?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
How many schools serve ZIP 66423?
2 schools (1 elementary, 1 high) (NCES, 2022-23).
Is ZIP 66423 walkable?
Walkability index: 5.5/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the cost of living in ZIP 66423?
Regional Price Parity: 90.0 (100 = US average) (Below Average) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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