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Halstead, KS

Halstead, KS.

Population: 3,040 (Census ACS)

The median home value in Halstead, KS is $215,343 — up 6.5% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $165,250 after a median 22 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 hail, icestorm, tornado the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 10.0% below the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$215,343

Median home value

+6.5%

1-year change

22

Median days on market

Very Low

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$215,343
1-year appreciation
+6.5%
3-year appreciation
+15.5%
5-year appreciation
+33.4%
10-year appreciation
+83.0%
All-time peak (2026-07)
$215,343
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
$165,250
Median list price
$199,000
Median price per sqft
$93
1-year sale-price change
-17.4%
Median days on market
22 days
Homes sold (recent period)
8
For-sale inventory
10
Sale-to-list ratio
96.9%
Active listings
5
1-year forecast
+2.8%
New listings (monthly)
5

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

Rents

Studio fair-market rent
$750/mo
1BR fair-market rent
$810/mo
2BR fair-market rent
$1,050/mo
3BR fair-market rent
$1,380/mo
4BR fair-market rent
$1,700/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
0
Middle schools
1
High schools
1
Schools include
Halstead Middle School, Halstead High

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

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Very Low
Top hazards (county)
hail, iceStorm, tornado, winterWeather
Notable hazard ratings (county)
coldWave: Relatively Low · drought: Relatively Low · hail: Relatively Moderate · heatWave: Relatively Low · iceStorm: Relatively Moderate · inlandFlooding: Relatively Low
FEMA flood zone
A05
Flood risk level
High
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 53% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
27.0%
Radon potential (county)
Moderate radon potential — EPA Zone 2 of 3
EPA Superfund (NPL) sites within 5 mi
None
Nearest Superfund site
Obee Road (18 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
79.0°F
Average high
80.0°F
Average low
78.0°F
Annual precipitation
48.3 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)

Walkability & transit

Walkability index
5.5 / 20
Transit service frequency
-99,999
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
11,979
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
11,659

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
1
Nearest national park
Tallgrass Prairie National Preserve (60 mi)
Airports within 30 mi
43
Nearest airport
Halstead Airport (1 mi)
Nearest major airport
Hutchinson Municipal Airport (HUT) (19 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
339
Hospitals include
ST VINCENT'S BIRMINGHAM, MOBILE INFIRMARY MEDICAL CENTER, MEDICAL WEST, AN AFFILIATE OF UAB HEALTH SYSTEM
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
3.0 / 5
Best hospital rating nearby (CMS)
5.0 / 5
Solar radiation rating
Good (4.5 kWh/m²/day)

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

Migration

Net migration (county)
-25 tax filers

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

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1,966
Housing built before 1970
56.4%
Housing built 2000 or later
17.5%
Median annual property tax
$2,462
Mean commute to work
21 min
Households with broadband internet
71.9%

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

Employment & development

Total county employment
12,290
Average weekly wage
$930
Top industries (by employment)
Accommodation & Food, Construction, Finance & Insurance
Annual residential building permits (county)
51

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

How it compares

HalsteadState medianUS median
Median home value$215,343$177,207$289,727
Median sale price$165,250$230,000$325,000
Median days on market22 days32 days51 days
Median annual property tax$2,462$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 Halstead, KS?
$215,343.
What is the median sale price in Halstead, KS?
$165,250.
How long do homes take to sell in Halstead, KS?
Median days on market: 22 days.
What is typical rent in Halstead, KS?
2-bedroom fair-market rent: $1,050/month (HUD FMR — a 40th-percentile regulatory reference, not market-observed).
What is the natural-hazard risk in Halstead, KS?
Overall risk: Very Low (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: hail, iceStorm, tornado, winterWeather.
Is Halstead, KS in a flood zone?
High (FEMA NFIP). FEMA flood zone A05.
What is the wildfire risk in Halstead, KS?
Risk to homes is higher than 53% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in Halstead, KS?
Moderate radon potential — EPA Zone 2 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near Halstead, KS?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
How many schools serve Halstead, KS?
2 schools (1 middle, 1 high) (NCES, 2022-23).
Is Halstead, KS walkable?
Walkability index: 5.5/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the cost of living in Halstead, KS?
Regional Price Parity: 90.0 (100 = US average) (Below Average) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

ZIP code for Halstead

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