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Colwich, KS

Colwich, KS.

Population: 3,037 (Census ACS)

The median home value in Colwich, KS is $318,349 — up 4.2% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $368,000 after a median 40.5 days on market. 2 schools serve the area (NCES). FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Relatively High, with coldwave, icestorm, lightning the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 10.0% below the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$318,349

Median home value

+4.2%

1-year change

40.5

Median days on market

Relatively High

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$318,349
1-year appreciation
+4.2%
3-year appreciation
+10.6%
5-year appreciation
+30.5%
10-year appreciation
+80.3%
All-time peak (2026-07)
$318,349
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
$368,000
Median list price
$580,000
Median price per sqft
$157
1-year sale-price change
+5.5%
Median days on market
40.5 days
Homes sold (recent period)
2
For-sale inventory
2
Sale-to-list ratio
98.0%
Active listings
1
1-year forecast
+2.5%

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

Rents

Studio fair-market rent
$1,080/mo
1BR fair-market rent
$1,170/mo
2BR fair-market rent
$1,520/mo
3BR fair-market rent
$2,000/mo
4BR fair-market rent
$2,470/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
2
Middle schools
0
High schools
0
Schools include
Colwich Elem, St. Marks School

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

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Relatively High
Top hazards (county)
coldWave, iceStorm, lightning, tornado, winterWeather
Notable hazard ratings (county)
coldWave: Very High · drought: Relatively Low · earthquake: Relatively Low · hail: Relatively High · heatWave: Relatively High · iceStorm: Very High
FEMA flood zone
AE
Flood risk level
High
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 54% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
13.6%
Radon potential (county)
Moderate radon potential — EPA Zone 2 of 3
EPA Superfund (NPL) sites within 5 mi
None
Nearest Superfund site
57th and North Broadway Streets Site (12.6 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
35.4 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)

Air quality

Air quality rating
Good
Median AQI (annual)
48
Days with Good air quality
207
Days with Moderate air quality
153
Days with Unhealthy air quality
1
Highest AQI recorded (year)
157

Source: EPA air quality data (nearest monitoring station, annual)

Walkability & transit

Walkability index
5.5 / 20
Transit service frequency
-99,999
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
28,641
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
27,184

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

Airports within 30 mi
57
Nearest airport
Eagle Field (5 mi)
Nearest major airport
Wichita Dwight D. Eisenhower National Airport (ICT) (11 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
10
Hospitals include
WICHITA VA MEDICAL CENTER, ASCENSION VIA CHRISTI HOSPITALS WICHITA, INC., WESLEY MEDICAL CENTER
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
4.2 / 5
Best hospital rating nearby (CMS)
5.0 / 5
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
1,986
Housing built before 1970
31.8%
Housing built 2000 or later
28.8%
Median annual property tax
$3,269
Mean commute to work
19 min
Households with broadband internet
71.7%

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

Employment & development

Total county employment
229,426
Average weekly wage
$1,136
Top industries (by employment)
Health Care, Accommodation & Food, Administrative Services
Annual residential building permits (county)
1,208

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

How it compares

ColwichState medianUS median
Median home value$318,349$177,207$289,727
Median sale price$368,000$230,000$325,000
Median days on market41 days32 days51 days
Median annual property tax$3,269$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 Colwich, KS?
$318,349.
What is the median sale price in Colwich, KS?
$368,000.
How long do homes take to sell in Colwich, KS?
Median days on market: 40.5 days.
What is typical rent in Colwich, KS?
2-bedroom fair-market rent: $1,520/month (HUD FMR — a 40th-percentile regulatory reference, not market-observed).
What is the natural-hazard risk in Colwich, KS?
Overall risk: Relatively High (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: coldWave, iceStorm, lightning, tornado, winterWeather.
Is Colwich, KS in a flood zone?
High (FEMA NFIP). FEMA flood zone AE.
What is the wildfire risk in Colwich, KS?
Risk to homes is higher than 54% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in Colwich, KS?
Moderate radon potential — EPA Zone 2 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near Colwich, KS?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
How many schools serve Colwich, KS?
2 schools (2 elementary) (NCES, 2022-23).
Is Colwich, KS walkable?
Walkability index: 5.5/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the air quality in Colwich, KS?
Good. Median AQI: 48. (EPA AQI).
What is the cost of living in Colwich, KS?
Regional Price Parity: 90.0 (100 = US average) (Below Average) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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