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Arkansas city, KS

Arkansas city, KS.

Population: 15,073 (Census ACS)

The median home value in Arkansas city, KS is $102,339 — up 4.5% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $162,250 after a median 59 days on market. 8 schools serve the area (NCES). FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Relatively Low, with icestorm, tornado, coldwave the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 10.0% below the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$102,339

Median home value

+4.5%

1-year change

59

Median days on market

Relatively Low

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$102,339
1-year appreciation
+4.5%
3-year appreciation
+11.8%
5-year appreciation
+36.7%
10-year appreciation
+77.2%
All-time peak (2025-01)
$102,901
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
$162,250
Median list price
$148,500
Median price per sqft
$98
1-year sale-price change
+41.1%
Median days on market
59 days
Homes sold (recent period)
36
For-sale inventory
80
Sale-to-list ratio
95.1%
Active listings
49
New listings (monthly)
17

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
8
Elementary schools
6
Middle schools
1
High schools
1
Schools include
Adams Elem, Frances Willard Elem, Jefferson Elem, Roosevelt Elem, Arkansas City Middle Sch

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

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Relatively Low
Top hazards (county)
iceStorm, tornado, coldWave, drought, hail
Notable hazard ratings (county)
coldWave: Relatively Moderate · drought: Relatively Moderate · hail: Relatively Moderate · heatWave: Relatively Low · iceStorm: Relatively High · inlandFlooding: Relatively Low
FEMA flood zone
A17
Flood risk level
High
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 91% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
47.2%
Radon potential (county)
Moderate radon potential — EPA Zone 2 of 3
EPA Superfund (NPL) sites within 5 mi
None
Nearest Superfund site
Strother Field Industrial Park (7.6 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)

Annual precipitation
39.6 in
USDA plant hardiness zone
7a (extreme annual low 0 to 5°F)

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

Walkability & transit

Walkability index
6.8 / 20
Transit service frequency
-99,999
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
5,511
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
4,837

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

Airports within 30 mi
18
Nearest airport
Munson Field (0 mi)
Nearest major airport
Ponca City Regional Airport (PNC) (24 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
1
Hospitals include
SCK HEALTH
Solar radiation rating
Good (4.6 kWh/m²/day)

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

Migration

Net migration (county)
-103 tax filers

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

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1,957
Housing built before 1970
62.9%
Housing built 2000 or later
7.9%
Median annual property tax
$1,647
Mean commute to work
19 min
Households with broadband internet
58.9%

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

Employment & development

Total county employment
9,969
Average weekly wage
$922
Top industries (by employment)
Accommodation & Food, Construction, Administrative Services
Annual residential building permits (county)
8

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

How it compares

Arkansas cityState medianUS median
Median home value$102,339$177,207$289,727
Median sale price$162,250$230,000$325,000
Median days on market59 days32 days51 days
Median annual property tax$1,647$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 Arkansas city, KS?
$102,339.
What is the median sale price in Arkansas city, KS?
$162,250.
How long do homes take to sell in Arkansas city, KS?
Median days on market: 59 days.
What is typical rent in Arkansas city, KS?
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 Arkansas city, KS?
Overall risk: Relatively Low (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: iceStorm, tornado, coldWave, drought, hail.
Is Arkansas city, KS in a flood zone?
High (FEMA NFIP). FEMA flood zone A17.
What is the wildfire risk in Arkansas city, KS?
Risk to homes is higher than 91% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in Arkansas city, KS?
Moderate radon potential — EPA Zone 2 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near Arkansas city, KS?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
How many schools serve Arkansas city, KS?
8 schools (6 elementary, 1 middle, 1 high) (NCES, 2022-23).
Is Arkansas city, KS walkable?
Walkability index: 6.8/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the cost of living in Arkansas city, KS?
Regional Price Parity: 90.0 (100 = US average) (Below Average) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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