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Effingham, KS

Effingham, KS.

Population: 1,189 (Census ACS)

The median home value in Effingham, KS is $226,228 — up 11.0% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $152,500 after a median 28 days on market. 2 schools serve the area (NCES). FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Very Low, with icestorm the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 10.0% below the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$226,228

Median home value

+11.0%

1-year change

28

Median days on market

Very Low

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$226,228
1-year appreciation
+11.0%
3-year appreciation
+23.9%
5-year appreciation
+41.6%
All-time peak (2026-06)
$226,479
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
$152,500
Median list price
$385,000
Median days on market
28 days
Homes sold (recent period)
1
Active listings
2
1-year forecast
+3.6%

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
2
Elementary schools
1
Middle schools
0
High schools
1
Schools include
Atchison County Community JR/SR High, Atchison County Community Elementary School

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

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Very Low
Top hazards (county)
iceStorm
Notable hazard ratings (county)
drought: Relatively Low · hail: Relatively Low · heatWave: Relatively Low · iceStorm: Relatively Moderate · lightning: Relatively Low · strongWind: Relatively Low
FEMA flood zone
X
Flood risk level
Minimal
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 59% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
54.1%
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)

Average annual temperature
55.0°F
Average high
67.0°F
Average low
43.0°F
Annual precipitation
37.3 in
Annual snowfall
19.6 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
3.2 / 20
Transit service frequency
-99,999
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
1,943
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
2,630

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 (36 mi)
Airports within 30 mi
22
Nearest airport
Bent Nail Ranch Airport (9 mi)
Nearest major airport
Rosecrans Memorial Airport (STJ) (31 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
2
Hospitals include
F W HUSTON MEDICAL CENTER, AMBERWELL ATCHISON ASSOCIATION
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)
-24 tax filers

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

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1,968
Housing built before 1970
52.5%
Housing built 2000 or later
14.4%
Median annual property tax
$2,132
Households with broadband internet
57.8%

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

Employment & development

Total county employment
4,613
Average weekly wage
$982
Top industries (by employment)
Accommodation & Food, Construction, Finance & Insurance
Annual residential building permits (county)
20

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

How it compares

EffinghamState medianUS median
Median home value$226,228$177,207$289,727
Median sale price$152,500$230,000$325,000
Median days on market28 days32 days51 days
Median annual property tax$2,132$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 Effingham, KS?
$226,228.
What is the median sale price in Effingham, KS?
$152,500.
How long do homes take to sell in Effingham, KS?
Median days on market: 28 days.
What is typical rent in Effingham, 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 Effingham, KS?
Overall risk: Very Low (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: iceStorm.
Is Effingham, KS in a flood zone?
Minimal (FEMA NFIP). FEMA flood zone X.
What is the wildfire risk in Effingham, KS?
Risk to homes is higher than 59% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in Effingham, KS?
High radon potential — EPA Zone 1 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near Effingham, KS?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
How many schools serve Effingham, KS?
2 schools (1 elementary, 1 high) (NCES, 2022-23).
Is Effingham, KS walkable?
Walkability index: 3.2/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the cost of living in Effingham, KS?
Regional Price Parity: 90.0 (100 = US average) (Below Average) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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