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Lecompton, KS

Lecompton, KS.

Population: 1,761 (Census ACS)

The median home value in Lecompton, KS is $388,000 — up 4.9% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $378,000 after a median 34 days on market. 1 schools serve the area (NCES). FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Relatively Low, with winterweather, icestorm, lightning the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 10.0% below the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$388,000

Median home value

+4.9%

1-year change

34

Median days on market

Relatively Low

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$388,000
1-year appreciation
+4.9%
3-year appreciation
+17.0%
5-year appreciation
+38.1%
10-year appreciation
+115.8%
All-time peak (2026-07)
$388,000
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
$378,000
Median list price
$637,500
Median price per sqft
$228
1-year sale-price change
-9.5%
Median days on market
34 days
Homes sold (recent period)
3
For-sale inventory
6
Sale-to-list ratio
101.1%
Active listings
3
1-year forecast
+3.3%

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
1
Middle schools
0
High schools
0
Schools include
Lecompton Elem

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

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Relatively Low
Top hazards (county)
winterWeather, iceStorm, lightning, strongWind, tornado
Notable hazard ratings (county)
coldWave: Relatively Moderate · drought: Relatively Low · hail: Relatively Moderate · heatWave: Relatively Low · iceStorm: Relatively High · inlandFlooding: Relatively Low
FEMA flood zone
X
Flood risk level
Minimal
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 51% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
35.7%
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
38.9 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
Good
Median AQI (annual)
41
Days with Good air quality
147
Days with Moderate air quality
14
Highest AQI recorded (year)
101

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

Walkability & transit

Walkability index
3.5 / 20
Transit service frequency
-99,999
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
12,140
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
11,515

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
2
Nearest national park
Brown v. Board of Education National Historical Park (13 mi)
National parks include
Brown v. Board of Education National Historical Park, Harry S Truman National Historic Site
Airports within 30 mi
36
Nearest airport
Sunset Strip Airpark (8 mi)
Nearest major airport
Philip Billard Municipal Airport (TOP) (11 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
3
Hospitals include
UNIVERSITY OF KANSAS HEALTH SYSTEM - ST FRANCIS CAMPUS, STORMONT VAIL HOSPITAL, LMH
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
3.7 / 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)
-301 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
24.9%
Housing built 2000 or later
25.3%
Median annual property tax
$3,511
Mean commute to work
29 min
Households with broadband internet
48.8%

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

Employment & development

Total county employment
38,051
Average weekly wage
$899
Top industries (by employment)
Accommodation & Food, Health Care, Professional Services
Annual residential building permits (county)
61

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

How it compares

LecomptonState medianUS median
Median home value$388,000$177,207$289,727
Median sale price$378,000$230,000$325,000
Median days on market34 days32 days51 days
Median annual property tax$3,511$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 Lecompton, KS?
$388,000.
What is the median sale price in Lecompton, KS?
$378,000.
How long do homes take to sell in Lecompton, KS?
Median days on market: 34 days.
What is typical rent in Lecompton, 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 Lecompton, KS?
Overall risk: Relatively Low (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: winterWeather, iceStorm, lightning, strongWind, tornado.
Is Lecompton, KS in a flood zone?
Minimal (FEMA NFIP). FEMA flood zone X.
What is the wildfire risk in Lecompton, KS?
Risk to homes is higher than 51% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in Lecompton, KS?
High radon potential — EPA Zone 1 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near Lecompton, KS?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
How many schools serve Lecompton, KS?
1 schools (1 elementary) (NCES, 2022-23).
Is Lecompton, KS walkable?
Walkability index: 3.5/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the air quality in Lecompton, KS?
Good. Median AQI: 41. (EPA AQI).
What is the cost of living in Lecompton, KS?
Regional Price Parity: 90.0 (100 = US average) (Below Average) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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