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Holcomb, KS

Holcomb, KS.

Population: 3,145 (Census ACS)

The median home value in Holcomb, KS is $238,592 — down 1.1% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $225,000 after a median 179 days on market. 4 schools serve the area (NCES). FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Relatively Low, with drought, hail, winterweather the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 10.0% below the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$238,592

Median home value

-1.1%

1-year change

179

Median days on market

Relatively Low

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$238,592
1-year appreciation
-1.1%
3-year appreciation
-0.5%
5-year appreciation
+15.1%
10-year appreciation
+59.6%
All-time peak (2025-10)
$242,608
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
$225,000
Median list price
$225,500
Median price per sqft
$230
1-year sale-price change
+0.0%
Median days on market
179 days
Homes sold (recent period)
5
For-sale inventory
8
Active listings
4
1-year forecast
+0.4%

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
4
Elementary schools
2
Middle schools
1
High schools
1
Schools include
Holcomb Elem 3-5, Holcomb High, Holcomb Middle, Wiley Elem

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

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Relatively Low
Top hazards (county)
drought, hail, winterWeather, coldWave, iceStorm
Notable hazard ratings (county)
coldWave: Relatively Moderate · drought: Relatively High · hail: Relatively High · iceStorm: Relatively Moderate · inlandFlooding: Relatively Low · lightning: Relatively Moderate
FEMA flood zone
X
Flood risk level
Minimal
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 37% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
25.9%
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)

Annual precipitation
19.5 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
3.8 / 20
Transit service frequency
-99,999
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
7,374
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
5,391

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

Airports within 30 mi
10
Nearest airport
Air-Ag Airport (8 mi)
Nearest major airport
Garden City Regional Airport (GCK) (19 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
2
Hospitals include
ST. CATHERINE HOSPITAL - GARDEN CITY, KEARNY COUNTY HOSPITAL
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
2.0 / 5
Best hospital rating nearby (CMS)
2.0 / 5
Solar radiation rating
Good (4.9 kWh/m²/day)

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

Migration

Net migration (county)
-343 tax filers

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

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1,987
Housing built before 1970
15.4%
Housing built 2000 or later
18.6%
Median annual property tax
$3,071
Households with broadband internet
79.5%

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

Employment & development

Total county employment
16,961
Average weekly wage
$973
Top industries (by employment)
Health Care, Accommodation & Food, Wholesale Trade
Annual residential building permits (county)
35

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

How it compares

HolcombState medianUS median
Median home value$238,592$177,207$289,727
Median sale price$225,000$230,000$325,000
Median days on market179 days32 days51 days
Median annual property tax$3,071$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 Holcomb, KS?
$238,592.
What is the median sale price in Holcomb, KS?
$225,000.
How long do homes take to sell in Holcomb, KS?
Median days on market: 179 days.
What is typical rent in Holcomb, 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 Holcomb, KS?
Overall risk: Relatively Low (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: drought, hail, winterWeather, coldWave, iceStorm.
Is Holcomb, KS in a flood zone?
Minimal (FEMA NFIP). FEMA flood zone X.
What is the wildfire risk in Holcomb, KS?
Risk to homes is higher than 37% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in Holcomb, KS?
High radon potential — EPA Zone 1 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near Holcomb, KS?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
How many schools serve Holcomb, KS?
4 schools (2 elementary, 1 middle, 1 high) (NCES, 2022-23).
Is Holcomb, KS walkable?
Walkability index: 3.8/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the cost of living in Holcomb, KS?
Regional Price Parity: 90.0 (100 = US average) (Below Average) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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