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Highland, KS

Highland, KS.

Population: 1,342 (Census ACS)

The median home value in Highland, KS is $165,118 — up 10.4% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $162,500 after a median 143 days on market. 1 schools serve the area (NCES). FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Very Low, with drought the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 10.0% below the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$165,118

Median home value

+10.4%

1-year change

143

Median days on market

Very Low

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$165,118
1-year appreciation
+10.4%
3-year appreciation
+27.8%
5-year appreciation
+37.7%
10-year appreciation
+99.1%
All-time peak (2026-04)
$169,331
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
$162,500
Median list price
$130,000
Median price per sqft
$62
1-year sale-price change
+16.1%
Median days on market
143 days
Homes sold (recent period)
1
Sale-to-list ratio
95.6%
Active listings
2
1-year forecast
+2.6%

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
1
Elementary schools
0
Middle schools
0
High schools
1
Schools include
Doniphan West JR/SR High School

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

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Very Low
Top hazards (county)
drought
Notable hazard ratings (county)
coldWave: Relatively Low · drought: Relatively Moderate · hail: Relatively Low · heatWave: Relatively Low · iceStorm: Relatively Low · landslide: Relatively Low
FEMA flood zone
X
Flood risk level
Minimal
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 43% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
49.0%
Radon potential (county)
Moderate radon potential — EPA Zone 2 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)

Annual precipitation
37.4 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
4.8 / 20
Transit service frequency
-99,999
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
2,942
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
2,881

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

Airports within 30 mi
18
Nearest airport
Sommers Airport (5 mi)
Nearest major airport
Rosecrans Memorial Airport (STJ) (20 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
3
Hospitals include
HOLTON COMMUNITY HOSPITAL, AMBERWELL ATCHISON ASSOCIATION, MOSAIC LIFE CARE AT ST JOSEPH
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
4.0 / 5
Best hospital rating nearby (CMS)
4.0 / 5
Solar radiation rating
Fair (4.2 kWh/m²/day)

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

Migration

Net migration (county)
-14 tax filers

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

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1,948
Housing built before 1970
66.5%
Housing built 2000 or later
7.5%
Median annual property tax
$1,940
Mean commute to work
14 min
Households with broadband internet
59.2%

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

Employment & development

Total county employment
1,738
Average weekly wage
$1,056
Top industries (by employment)
Health Care, Wholesale Trade, Construction
Annual residential building permits (county)
3

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

How it compares

HighlandState medianUS median
Median home value$165,118$177,207$289,727
Median sale price$162,500$230,000$325,000
Median days on market143 days32 days51 days
Median annual property tax$1,940$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 Highland, KS?
$165,118.
What is the median sale price in Highland, KS?
$162,500.
How long do homes take to sell in Highland, KS?
Median days on market: 143 days.
What is typical rent in Highland, 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 Highland, KS?
Overall risk: Very Low (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: drought.
Is Highland, KS in a flood zone?
Minimal (FEMA NFIP). FEMA flood zone X.
What is the wildfire risk in Highland, KS?
Risk to homes is higher than 43% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in Highland, KS?
Moderate radon potential — EPA Zone 2 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near Highland, KS?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
How many schools serve Highland, KS?
1 schools (1 high) (NCES, 2022-23).
Is Highland, KS walkable?
Walkability index: 4.8/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the cost of living in Highland, KS?
Regional Price Parity: 90.0 (100 = US average) (Below Average) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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