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Gorham, KS

Gorham, KS.

Population: 601 (Census ACS)

The median home value in Gorham, KS is $145,320 — up 11.7% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $93,000 after a median 53 days on market. FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Very Low, with icestorm, drought the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 10.0% below the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$145,320

Median home value

+11.7%

1-year change

53

Median days on market

Very Low

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$145,320
1-year appreciation
+11.7%
3-year appreciation
+22.1%
5-year appreciation
+38.4%
10-year appreciation
+76.1%
All-time peak (2026-03)
$146,489
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
$93,000
Median list price
$77,450
Median price per sqft
$38
Median days on market
53 days
Homes sold (recent period)
1
Active listings
2
1-year forecast
+2.7%

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

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
Top hazards (county)
iceStorm, drought
Notable hazard ratings (county)
coldWave: Relatively Low · drought: Relatively Moderate · hail: Relatively Low · iceStorm: Relatively High · strongWind: Relatively Low · tornado: Relatively Low
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 58% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
43.2%
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
54.0°F
Average high
68.0°F
Average low
39.0°F
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)

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
2
Nearest national park
Fort Larned National Historic Site (48 mi)
National parks include
Fort Larned National Historic Site, Nicodemus National Historic Site
Airports within 30 mi
10
Nearest airport
Dinkel Airport (3 mi)
Nearest major airport
Russell Municipal Airport (RSL) (11 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
1,090
Hospitals include
MIZELL MEMORIAL HOSPITAL, CRENSHAW COMMUNITY HOSPITAL, CRENSHAW COMMUNITY HOSPITAL
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
3.1 / 5
Best hospital rating nearby (CMS)
5.0 / 5
Solar radiation rating
Good (4.7 kWh/m²/day)

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

Migration

Net migration (county)
+31 tax filers

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

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1,977
Housing built before 1970
39.2%
Housing built 2000 or later
25.7%
Median annual property tax
$2,400
Households with broadband internet
74.0%

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

Employment & development

Total county employment
1,898
Average weekly wage
$885
Top industries (by employment)
Mining, Construction, Wholesale Trade
Annual residential building permits (county)
6

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

How it compares

GorhamState medianUS median
Median home value$145,320$177,207$289,727
Median sale price$93,000$230,000$325,000
Median days on market53 days32 days51 days
Median annual property tax$2,400$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 Gorham, KS?
$145,320.
What is the median sale price in Gorham, KS?
$93,000.
How long do homes take to sell in Gorham, KS?
Median days on market: 53 days.
What is the natural-hazard risk in Gorham, KS?
Overall risk: Very Low (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: iceStorm, drought.
What is the wildfire risk in Gorham, KS?
Risk to homes is higher than 58% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in Gorham, KS?
High radon potential — EPA Zone 1 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near Gorham, KS?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
What is the cost of living in Gorham, KS?
Regional Price Parity: 90.0 (100 = US average) (Below Average) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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