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Heizer, KS

Heizer, KS.

Population: 17,798 (Census ACS)

The median home value in Heizer, KS is $126,784 — up 11.6% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $180,450 after a median 56 days on market. Typical rent runs $758/month. 7 schools serve the area (NCES). FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Relatively Low, with hail, icestorm, strongwind the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 10.0% below the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$126,784

Median home value

+11.6%

1-year change

56

Median days on market

Relatively Low

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$126,784
1-year appreciation
+11.6%
3-year appreciation
+20.1%
5-year appreciation
+40.2%
10-year appreciation
+48.6%
All-time peak (2026-07)
$126,784
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
$180,450
Median list price
$185,100
Median price per sqft
$111
1-year sale-price change
+17.2%
Median days on market
56 days
Homes sold (recent period)
48
For-sale inventory
84
Active listings
51
1-year forecast
+3.0%
Days to pending
117 days
New listings (monthly)
18

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

Rents

Typical rent
$758/mo
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
7
Elementary schools
5
Middle schools
1
High schools
1
Schools include
Eisenhower Elem, Jefferson Elem, Lincoln Elem, Park Elem, Riley Elem

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

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Relatively Low
Top hazards (county)
hail, iceStorm, strongWind, winterWeather, coldWave
Notable hazard ratings (county)
coldWave: Relatively Moderate · drought: Relatively Low · hail: Relatively High · heatWave: Relatively Low · iceStorm: Relatively High · inlandFlooding: Relatively Low
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 57% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
27.6%
Radon potential (county)
High radon potential — EPA Zone 1 of 3
EPA Superfund (NPL) sites within 5 mi
1
Nearest Superfund site
Plating, Inc. (3 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
54.0°F
Average high
68.0°F
Average low
41.0°F
Annual precipitation
28.7 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
10.0 / 20
Transit service frequency
-99,999
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
4,984
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
4,812

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
1
Nearest national park
Fort Larned National Historic Site (26 mi)
Airports within 30 mi
7
Nearest airport
Great Bend Municipal Airport (GBD) (4 mi)
Nearest major airport
Hays Regional Airport (HYS) (43 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
1
Hospitals include
UNIVERSITY OF KS HLTH SYSTEM GREAT BEND CAMPUS
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
4.0 / 5
Best hospital rating nearby (CMS)
4.0 / 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)
-58 tax filers

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

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1,962
Housing built before 1970
56.5%
Housing built 2000 or later
8.5%
Median annual property tax
$2,213
Mean commute to work
13 min
Households with broadband internet
69.3%

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

Employment & development

Total county employment
9,217
Average weekly wage
$948
Top industries (by employment)
Health Care, Accommodation & Food, Construction
Annual residential building permits (county)
12

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

How it compares

HeizerState medianUS median
Median home value$126,784$177,207$289,727
Median sale price$180,450$230,000$325,000
Median days on market56 days32 days51 days
Typical rent$758/mo$1,331/mo$1,808/mo
Median annual property tax$2,213$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 Heizer, KS?
$126,784.
What is the median sale price in Heizer, KS?
$180,450.
How long do homes take to sell in Heizer, KS?
Median days on market: 56 days.
What is typical rent in Heizer, KS?
Typical rent: $758/month.
What is the natural-hazard risk in Heizer, KS?
Overall risk: Relatively Low (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: hail, iceStorm, strongWind, winterWeather, coldWave.
What is the wildfire risk in Heizer, KS?
Risk to homes is higher than 57% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in Heizer, KS?
High radon potential — EPA Zone 1 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near Heizer, KS?
1 current or proposed National Priorities List site within 5 miles (EPA). Nearest site: Plating, Inc., 3 mi.
How many schools serve Heizer, KS?
7 schools (5 elementary, 1 middle, 1 high) (NCES, 2022-23).
Is Heizer, KS walkable?
Walkability index: 10.0/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the cost of living in Heizer, KS?
Regional Price Parity: 90.0 (100 = US average) (Below Average) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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