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Blaine, KS — ZIP 66549

Population: 1,526 (Census ACS)

The median home value in ZIP 66549 (Blaine, KS) is $305,058 — up 12.0% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $214,000 after a median 5 days on market. 1 schools serve the area (NCES). FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Very Low, with icestorm, wildfire, winterweather the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 10.0% below the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$305,058

Median home value

+12.0%

1-year change

5

Median days on market

Very Low

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$305,058
1-year appreciation
+12.0%
3-year appreciation
+25.9%
5-year appreciation
+32.7%
10-year appreciation
+91.6%
All-time peak (2026-07)
$305,058
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
$214,000
Median list price
$214,000
Median price per sqft
$56
1-year sale-price change
-0.4%
Median days on market
5 days
Homes sold (recent period)
1
Active listings
2
1-year forecast
+2.7%

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
1
Elementary schools
1
Middle schools
0
High schools
0
Schools include
Westmoreland Elem

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

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Very Low
Top hazards (county)
iceStorm, wildfire, winterWeather
Notable hazard ratings (county)
coldWave: Relatively Low · hail: Relatively Low · heatWave: Relatively Low · iceStorm: Relatively High · landslide: Relatively Low · lightning: Relatively Low
FEMA flood zone
X
Flood risk level
Minimal
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 89% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
58.1%
Radon potential (county)
High radon potential — EPA Zone 1 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
35.3 in
USDA plant hardiness zone
6a (extreme annual low -10 to -5°F)

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

Walkability & transit

Walkability index
6.7 / 20
Transit service frequency
-99,999
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
2,037
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
2,159

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
1
Nearest national park
Brown v. Board of Education National Historical Park (48 mi)
Airports within 30 mi
17
Nearest airport
Patterson Ranch Airport (9 mi)
Nearest major airport
Manhattan Regional Airport (MHK) (24 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
3
Hospitals include
ASCENSION VIA CHRISTI HOSPITAL MANHATTAN, INC, MANHATTAN SURGICAL HOSPITAL LLC, WAMEGO HEALTH CENTER
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
4.0 / 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)
+25 tax filers

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

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1,980
Housing built before 1970
46.8%
Housing built 2000 or later
16.6%
Median annual property tax
$1,710
Mean commute to work
25 min
Households with broadband internet
71.4%

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

Employment & development

Total county employment
8,233
Average weekly wage
$983
Top industries (by employment)
Construction, Accommodation & Food, Wholesale Trade
Annual residential building permits (county)
14

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

How it compares

ZIP 66549State medianUS median
Median home value$305,058$177,207$289,727
Median sale price$214,000$230,000$325,000
Median days on market5 days32 days51 days
Median annual property tax$1,710$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 66549?
$305,058.
What is the median sale price in ZIP 66549?
$214,000.
How long do homes take to sell in ZIP 66549?
Median days on market: 5 days.
What is typical rent in ZIP 66549?
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 66549?
Overall risk: Very Low (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: iceStorm, wildfire, winterWeather.
Is ZIP 66549 in a flood zone?
Minimal (FEMA NFIP). FEMA flood zone X.
What is the wildfire risk in ZIP 66549?
Risk to homes is higher than 89% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in ZIP 66549?
High radon potential — EPA Zone 1 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near ZIP 66549?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
How many schools serve ZIP 66549?
1 schools (1 elementary) (NCES, 2022-23).
Is ZIP 66549 walkable?
Walkability index: 6.7/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the cost of living in ZIP 66549?
Regional Price Parity: 90.0 (100 = US average) (Below Average) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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