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Melvern, KS — ZIP 66510

Population: 684 (Census ACS)

The median home value in ZIP 66510 (Melvern, KS) is $222,215 — up 7.9% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $159,000 after a median 110 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, hail, lightning the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 10.0% below the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$222,215

Median home value

+7.9%

1-year change

110

Median days on market

Very Low

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$222,215
1-year appreciation
+7.9%
3-year appreciation
+23.7%
5-year appreciation
+44.1%
10-year appreciation
+148.4%
All-time peak (2026-07)
$222,215
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
$159,000
Median price per sqft
$88
Median days on market
110 days
Homes sold (recent period)
3
1-year forecast
+3.8%

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

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
0
Middle schools
1
High schools
1
Schools include
Marais Des Cygnes Valley High, Marais Des Cygnes Valley Middle

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

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Very Low
Top hazards (county)
iceStorm, hail, lightning, strongWind, winterWeather
Notable hazard ratings (county)
coldWave: Relatively Low · drought: Relatively Low · hail: Relatively Moderate · heatWave: Relatively Low · iceStorm: Very High · lightning: Relatively Moderate
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 76% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
65.9%
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)

Annual precipitation
39.8 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)

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
2
Nearest national park
Brown v. Board of Education National Historical Park (37 mi)
National parks include
Brown v. Board of Education National Historical Park, Tallgrass Prairie National Preserve
Airports within 30 mi
25
Nearest airport
Chanay Airport (9 mi)
Nearest major airport
Topeka Regional Airport (FOE) (31 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
1,090
Hospitals include
MIZELL MEMORIAL HOSPITAL, CRENSHAW COMMUNITY HOSPITAL, CRENSHAW COMMUNITY HOSPITAL
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
3.1 / 5
Best hospital rating nearby (CMS)
5.0 / 5
Solar radiation rating
Fair (4.3 kWh/m²/day)

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

Migration

Net migration (county)
+32 tax filers

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

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1,973
Housing built before 1970
42.6%
Housing built 2000 or later
14.6%
Median annual property tax
$2,733
Mean commute to work
29 min
Households with broadband internet
55.4%

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

Employment & development

Total county employment
2,638
Average weekly wage
$628
Top industries (by employment)
Professional Services, Construction, Finance & Insurance
Annual residential building permits (county)
41

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

How it compares

ZIP 66510State medianUS median
Median home value$222,215$177,207$289,727
Median sale price$159,000$230,000$325,000
Median days on market110 days32 days51 days
Median annual property tax$2,733$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 66510?
$222,215.
What is the median sale price in ZIP 66510?
$159,000.
How long do homes take to sell in ZIP 66510?
Median days on market: 110 days.
What is the natural-hazard risk in ZIP 66510?
Overall risk: Very Low (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: iceStorm, hail, lightning, strongWind, winterWeather.
What is the wildfire risk in ZIP 66510?
Risk to homes is higher than 76% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in ZIP 66510?
Moderate radon potential — EPA Zone 2 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near ZIP 66510?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
How many schools serve ZIP 66510?
2 schools (1 middle, 1 high) (NCES, 2022-23).
What is the cost of living in ZIP 66510?
Regional Price Parity: 90.0 (100 = US average) (Below Average) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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