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Moran, KS

Moran, KS.

Population: 890 (Census ACS)

The median home value in Moran, KS is $148,400 — up 6.2% over the past year. 3 schools serve the area (NCES). FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Very Low. Cost of living is 10.0% below the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$148,400

Median home value

+6.2%

1-year change

Very Low

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$148,400
1-year appreciation
+6.2%
3-year appreciation
+11.9%
5-year appreciation
+33.9%
10-year appreciation
+101.5%
All-time peak (2026-07)
$148,400
House Price Index (state)
407.6 (+4.2% YoY)

Sources: home value index (ZIP-level) · FHFA House Price Index (state-level)

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
3
Elementary schools
1
Middle schools
0
High schools
2
Schools include
Marmaton Valley Elem, Marmaton Valley High, Marmaton Valley Virtual School

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

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Very Low
Notable hazard ratings (county)
coldWave: Relatively Low · drought: Relatively Low · hail: Relatively Low · heatWave: Relatively Low · iceStorm: Relatively Low · lightning: Relatively Low
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 49% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
50.4%
Radon potential (county)
Moderate radon potential — EPA Zone 2 of 3
EPA Superfund (NPL) sites within 5 mi
None
Nearest Superfund site
Former United Zinc & Associated Smelters (10.3 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)

Annual precipitation
44.9 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)

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
1
Nearest national park
Fort Scott National Historic Site (27 mi)
Airports within 30 mi
11
Nearest airport
Ensminger Airport (2 mi)
Nearest major airport
Chanute Martin Johnson Airport (CNU) (23 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
1,090
Hospitals include
MIZELL MEMORIAL HOSPITAL, CRENSHAW COMMUNITY HOSPITAL, CRENSHAW COMMUNITY HOSPITAL
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
3.1 / 5
Best hospital rating nearby (CMS)
5.0 / 5
Solar radiation rating
Fair (4.4 kWh/m²/day)

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

Migration

Net migration (county)
+23 tax filers

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

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1,966
Housing built before 1970
55.2%
Housing built 2000 or later
7.4%
Median annual property tax
$1,728
Mean commute to work
25 min
Households with broadband internet
40.4%

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

Employment & development

Total county employment
4,123
Average weekly wage
$884
Top industries (by employment)
Wholesale Trade, Mining, Construction
Annual residential building permits (county)
26

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

How it compares

MoranState medianUS median
Median home value$148,400$177,207$289,727
Median annual property tax$1,728$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 Moran, KS?
$148,400.
What is the natural-hazard risk in Moran, KS?
Overall risk: Very Low (FEMA NRI, county-level).
What is the wildfire risk in Moran, KS?
Risk to homes is higher than 49% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in Moran, KS?
Moderate radon potential — EPA Zone 2 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near Moran, KS?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
How many schools serve Moran, KS?
3 schools (1 elementary, 2 high) (NCES, 2022-23).
What is the cost of living in Moran, KS?
Regional Price Parity: 90.0 (100 = US average) (Below Average) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

ZIP code for Moran

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