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Lake of the fore, KS

Lake of the fore, KS.

Population: 10,425 (Census ACS)

The median home value in Lake of the fore, KS is $354,592 — up 4.0% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $320,000 after a median 42 days on market. Typical rent runs $1,295/month. 4 schools serve the area (NCES). FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Relatively Moderate, with icestorm, strongwind, winterweather the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 10.0% below the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$354,592

Median home value

+4.0%

1-year change

42

Median days on market

Relatively Moderate

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$354,592
1-year appreciation
+4.0%
3-year appreciation
+13.0%
5-year appreciation
+29.8%
10-year appreciation
+98.6%
All-time peak (2026-07)
$354,592
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
$320,000
Median list price
$345,000
Median price per sqft
$167
1-year sale-price change
-18.9%
Median days on market
42 days
Homes sold (recent period)
21
For-sale inventory
32
1-year forecast
+2.1%
New listings (monthly)
16

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

Rents

Typical rent
$1,295/mo
Studio fair-market rent
$1,060/mo
1BR fair-market rent
$1,150/mo
2BR fair-market rent
$1,310/mo
3BR fair-market rent
$1,710/mo
4BR fair-market rent
$2,030/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
School districts serving the area
Basehor-Linwood, Bonner Springs
Schools include
Linwood Elementary School, Bonner Springs Elementary, Robert E Clark Middle, Bonner Springs High

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

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Relatively Moderate
Top hazards (county)
iceStorm, strongWind, winterWeather, coldWave, hail
Notable hazard ratings (county)
coldWave: Relatively High · drought: Relatively Low · earthquake: Relatively Low · hail: Relatively High · heatWave: Relatively High · iceStorm: Very High
FEMA flood zone
B
Flood risk level
Moderate
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 37% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
23.3%
Radon potential (county)
High radon potential — EPA Zone 1 of 3
EPA Superfund (NPL) sites within 5 mi
None
Nearest Superfund site
Doepke Disposal (Holliday) (6.8 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
65.0°F
Average low
43.0°F
Annual precipitation
40.0 in
Annual snowfall
17.5 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)

Air quality

Air quality rating
Moderate
Median AQI (annual)
51
Days with Good air quality
174
Days with Moderate air quality
174
Days with Unhealthy air quality
2
Highest AQI recorded (year)
166

Source: EPA air quality data (nearest monitoring station, annual)

Walkability & transit

Walkability index
5.3 / 20
Transit service frequency
-99,999
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
63,550
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
55,355

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
2
Nearest national park
Harry S Truman National Historic Site (24 mi)
National parks include
Harry S Truman National Historic Site, Brown v. Board of Education National Historical Park
Airports within 30 mi
55
Nearest airport
Sun View Field Airport (1 mi)
Nearest major airport
Charles B. Wheeler Downtown Airport (MKC) (18 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
14
Hospitals include
SAINT JOHN HOSPITAL, UNIVERSITY OF KANSAS HEALTH SYSTEM OLATHE HOSPITAL, ADVENTHEALTH SHAWNEE MISSION
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
3.8 / 5
Best hospital rating nearby (CMS)
5.0 / 5
Solar radiation rating
Fair (4.3 kWh/m²/day)

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

Migration

Net migration (county)
-724 tax filers

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

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1,982
Housing built before 1970
34.2%
Housing built 2000 or later
30.7%
Median annual property tax
$3,982
Mean commute to work
20 min
Households with broadband internet
76.6%

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

Employment & development

Total county employment
76,819
Average weekly wage
$1,240
Top industries (by employment)
Health Care, Accommodation & Food, Administrative Services
Annual residential building permits (county)
116

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

How it compares

Lake of the foreState medianUS median
Median home value$354,592$177,207$289,727
Median sale price$320,000$230,000$325,000
Median days on market42 days32 days51 days
Typical rent$1,295/mo$1,331/mo$1,808/mo
Median annual property tax$3,982$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 Lake of the fore, KS?
$354,592.
What is the median sale price in Lake of the fore, KS?
$320,000.
How long do homes take to sell in Lake of the fore, KS?
Median days on market: 42 days.
What is typical rent in Lake of the fore, KS?
Typical rent: $1,295/month.
What is the natural-hazard risk in Lake of the fore, KS?
Overall risk: Relatively Moderate (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: iceStorm, strongWind, winterWeather, coldWave, hail.
Is Lake of the fore, KS in a flood zone?
Moderate (FEMA NFIP). FEMA flood zone B.
What is the wildfire risk in Lake of the fore, 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 Lake of the fore, KS?
High radon potential — EPA Zone 1 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near Lake of the fore, KS?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
How many schools serve Lake of the fore, KS?
4 schools (2 elementary, 1 middle, 1 high) (NCES, 2022-23).
Is Lake of the fore, KS walkable?
Walkability index: 5.3/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the air quality in Lake of the fore, KS?
Moderate. Median AQI: 51. (EPA AQI).
What is the cost of living in Lake of the fore, KS?
Regional Price Parity: 90.0 (100 = US average) (Below Average) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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