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De soto, KS

De soto, KS.

Population: 6,584 (Census ACS)

The median home value in De soto, KS is $427,285 — up 4.4% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $299,000 after a median 10 days on market. Typical rent runs $1,313/month. 4 schools serve the area (NCES). FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Relatively High, with icestorm, lightning, tornado the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 10.0% below the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$427,285

Median home value

+4.4%

1-year change

10

Median days on market

Relatively High

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$427,285
1-year appreciation
+4.4%
3-year appreciation
+10.6%
5-year appreciation
+28.8%
10-year appreciation
+89.8%
All-time peak (2026-07)
$427,285
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
$299,000
Median list price
$309,500
Median price per sqft
$130
1-year sale-price change
-17.8%
Median days on market
10 days
Homes sold (recent period)
1
For-sale inventory
26
1-year forecast
+1.9%
New listings (monthly)
12

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

Rents

Typical rent
$1,313/mo
Studio fair-market rent
$960/mo
1BR fair-market rent
$1,050/mo
2BR fair-market rent
$1,190/mo
3BR fair-market rent
$1,550/mo
4BR fair-market rent
$1,840/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
4
Elementary schools
1
Middle schools
1
High schools
2
Schools include
De Soto High School, Lexington Trails Middle School, Starside Elem, Virtual Education Program

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

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Relatively High
Top hazards (county)
iceStorm, lightning, tornado, winterWeather, coldWave
Notable hazard ratings (county)
coldWave: Relatively High · earthquake: Relatively Low · hail: Relatively High · heatWave: Relatively High · iceStorm: Very High · inlandFlooding: Relatively High
FEMA flood zone
AE
Flood risk level
High
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 35% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
19.7%
Radon potential (county)
High radon potential — EPA Zone 1 of 3
EPA Superfund (NPL) sites within 5 mi
None
Nearest Superfund site
Doepke Disposal (Holliday) (10.2 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)

Average annual temperature
59.0°F
Average high
68.0°F
Average low
49.0°F
Annual precipitation
40.2 in
Annual snowfall
14.5 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)

Air quality

Air quality rating
Good
Median AQI (annual)
49
Days with Good air quality
189
Days with Moderate air quality
166
Days with Unhealthy air quality
3
Highest AQI recorded (year)
165

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

Walkability & transit

Walkability index
6.7 / 20
Transit service frequency
-99,999
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
69,158
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
57,986

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
2
Nearest national park
Harry S Truman National Historic Site (24 mi)
National parks include
Harry S Truman National Historic Site, Brown v. Board of Education National Historical Park
Airports within 30 mi
51
Nearest airport
Ingels Aerodrome (4 mi)
Nearest major airport
Charles B. Wheeler Downtown Airport (MKC) (23 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
9
Hospitals include
UNIVERSITY OF KANSAS HEALTH SYSTEM OLATHE HOSPITAL, ADVENTHEALTH SHAWNEE MISSION, LMH
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
4.0 / 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)
+77 tax filers

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

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1,992
Housing built before 1970
14.0%
Housing built 2000 or later
32.3%
Median annual property tax
$5,563
Mean commute to work
22 min
Households with broadband internet
77.7%

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

Employment & development

Total county employment
337,969
Average weekly wage
$1,399
Top industries (by employment)
Health Care, Professional Services, Administrative Services
Annual residential building permits (county)
1,721

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

How it compares

De sotoState medianUS median
Median home value$427,285$177,207$289,727
Median sale price$299,000$230,000$325,000
Median days on market10 days32 days51 days
Typical rent$1,313/mo$1,331/mo$1,808/mo
Median annual property tax$5,563$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 De soto, KS?
$427,285.
What is the median sale price in De soto, KS?
$299,000.
How long do homes take to sell in De soto, KS?
Median days on market: 10 days.
What is typical rent in De soto, KS?
Typical rent: $1,313/month.
What is the natural-hazard risk in De soto, KS?
Overall risk: Relatively High (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: iceStorm, lightning, tornado, winterWeather, coldWave.
Is De soto, KS in a flood zone?
High (FEMA NFIP). FEMA flood zone AE.
What is the wildfire risk in De soto, KS?
Risk to homes is higher than 35% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in De soto, KS?
High radon potential — EPA Zone 1 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near De soto, KS?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
How many schools serve De soto, KS?
4 schools (1 elementary, 1 middle, 2 high) (NCES, 2022-23).
Is De soto, KS walkable?
Walkability index: 6.7/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the air quality in De soto, KS?
Good. Median AQI: 49. (EPA AQI).
What is the cost of living in De soto, KS?
Regional Price Parity: 90.0 (100 = US average) (Below Average) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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