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Elmdale, KS

Elmdale, KS.

Population: 202 (Census ACS)

The median home value in Elmdale, KS is $110,100. Homes sell for a median $390,000 after a median 32 days on market. FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Very Low. Cost of living is 10.0% below the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$110,100

Median home value

32

Median days on market

Very Low

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$110,100
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
$390,000
Median price per sqft
$167
Median days on market
32 days
Homes sold (recent period)
1

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)

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Very Low
Notable hazard ratings (county)
drought: Relatively Low · hail: Relatively Low · iceStorm: Relatively Low · lightning: Relatively Low · strongWind: Relatively Low · tornado: Relatively Low
FEMA flood zone
A
Flood risk level
High
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 91% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
68.9%
Radon potential (county)
Moderate radon potential — EPA Zone 2 of 3
EPA Superfund (NPL) sites within 5 mi
None
Nearest Superfund site
Tri-County Public Airport (18.5 mi — proposed for listing)
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
68.0°F
Average low
44.0°F
Annual precipitation
34.5 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)
29
Days with Good air quality
98
Days with Moderate air quality
19
Highest AQI recorded (year)
79

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

Walkability & transit

Walkability index
2.7 / 20
Transit service frequency
-99,999
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
828
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
1,026

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
1
Nearest national park
Tallgrass Prairie National Preserve (10 mi)
Airports within 30 mi
12
Nearest airport
Harold K. Wells Airport (3 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
1
Hospitals include
NEWMAN REGIONAL HEALTH
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
2.0 / 5
Best hospital rating nearby (CMS)
2.0 / 5
Solar radiation rating
Fair (4.5 kWh/m²/day)

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

Migration

Net migration (county)
+11 tax filers

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

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1,952
Housing built before 1970
72.9%
Housing built 2000 or later
16.5%
Median annual property tax
$2,214
Households with broadband internet
24.7%

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

Employment & development

Total county employment
493
Average weekly wage
$934
Top industries (by employment)
Construction, Agriculture, Mining
Annual residential building permits (county)
4

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

How it compares

ElmdaleState medianUS median
Median sale price$390,000$230,000$325,000
Median days on market32 days32 days51 days
Median annual property tax$2,214$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 Elmdale, KS?
$110,100.
What is the median sale price in Elmdale, KS?
$390,000.
How long do homes take to sell in Elmdale, KS?
Median days on market: 32 days.
What is typical rent in Elmdale, 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 Elmdale, KS?
Overall risk: Very Low (FEMA NRI, county-level).
Is Elmdale, KS in a flood zone?
High (FEMA NFIP). FEMA flood zone A.
What is the wildfire risk in Elmdale, 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 Elmdale, KS?
Moderate radon potential — EPA Zone 2 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near Elmdale, KS?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
Is Elmdale, KS walkable?
Walkability index: 2.7/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the air quality in Elmdale, KS?
Good. Median AQI: 29. (EPA AQI).
What is the cost of living in Elmdale, KS?
Regional Price Parity: 90.0 (100 = US average) (Below Average) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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