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Americus, KS

Americus, KS.

Population: 1,202 (Census ACS)

The median home value in Americus, KS is $207,915 — up 7.6% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $240,750 after a median 71 days on market. 1 schools serve the area (NCES). FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Relatively Low, with icestorm, winterweather, lightning the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 10.0% below the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$207,915

Median home value

+7.6%

1-year change

71

Median days on market

Relatively Low

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$207,915
1-year appreciation
+7.6%
3-year appreciation
+12.6%
5-year appreciation
+28.9%
10-year appreciation
+69.9%
All-time peak (2026-07)
$207,915
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
$240,750
Median list price
$189,900
Median price per sqft
$173
1-year sale-price change
+3912.5%
Median days on market
71 days
Homes sold (recent period)
4
For-sale inventory
6
Active listings
2
1-year forecast
+2.4%

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
1
Elementary schools
1
Middle schools
0
High schools
0
Schools include
NLC Elementary School

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

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Relatively Low
Top hazards (county)
iceStorm, winterWeather, lightning, strongWind, tornado
Notable hazard ratings (county)
coldWave: Relatively Low · drought: Relatively Low · hail: Relatively Low · heatWave: Relatively Low · iceStorm: Relatively High · inlandFlooding: Relatively Low
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 89% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
43.0%
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
56.0°F
Average high
67.0°F
Average low
45.0°F
Annual precipitation
34.0 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
Tallgrass Prairie National Preserve (18 mi)
National parks include
Tallgrass Prairie National Preserve, Brown v. Board of Education National Historical Park
Airports within 30 mi
12
Nearest airport
Atlas Ad Astra Adventure Resort Airport (9 mi)
Nearest major airport
Topeka Regional Airport (FOE) (42 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 (4.4 kWh/m²/day)

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

Migration

Net migration (county)
-128 tax filers

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

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1,974
Housing built before 1970
36.2%
Housing built 2000 or later
10.1%
Median annual property tax
$2,233
Households with broadband internet
56.1%

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

Employment & development

Total county employment
11,915
Average weekly wage
$885
Top industries (by employment)
Accommodation & Food, Health Care, Administrative Services
Annual residential building permits (county)
11

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

How it compares

AmericusState medianUS median
Median home value$207,915$177,207$289,727
Median sale price$240,750$230,000$325,000
Median days on market71 days32 days51 days
Median annual property tax$2,233$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 Americus, KS?
$207,915.
What is the median sale price in Americus, KS?
$240,750.
How long do homes take to sell in Americus, KS?
Median days on market: 71 days.
What is the natural-hazard risk in Americus, KS?
Overall risk: Relatively Low (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: iceStorm, winterWeather, lightning, strongWind, tornado.
What is the wildfire risk in Americus, KS?
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 Americus, KS?
Moderate radon potential — EPA Zone 2 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near Americus, KS?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
How many schools serve Americus, KS?
1 schools (1 elementary) (NCES, 2022-23).
What is the cost of living in Americus, KS?
Regional Price Parity: 90.0 (100 = US average) (Below Average) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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