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Nickerson, KS

Nickerson, KS.

Population: 1,591 (Census ACS)

The median home value in Nickerson, KS is $126,375 — up 1.1% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $147,450 after a median 6 days on market. 3 schools serve the area (NCES). FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Relatively Low, with icestorm, hail, strongwind the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 10.0% below the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$126,375

Median home value

+1.1%

1-year change

6

Median days on market

Relatively Low

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$126,375
1-year appreciation
+1.1%
3-year appreciation
+7.1%
5-year appreciation
+26.1%
10-year appreciation
+54.3%
All-time peak (2024-10)
$133,230
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
$147,450
Median list price
$80,000
Median price per sqft
$80
Median days on market
6 days
Homes sold (recent period)
2
For-sale inventory
4
Sale-to-list ratio
96.7%
Active listings
1
1-year forecast
+4.6%

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
3
Elementary schools
1
Middle schools
0
High schools
1
Schools include
Nickerson Elem, Nickerson High, Central State Academy

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

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Relatively Low
Top hazards (county)
iceStorm, hail, strongWind, tornado, winterWeather
Notable hazard ratings (county)
coldWave: Relatively Moderate · drought: Relatively Low · hail: Relatively High · heatWave: Relatively Moderate · iceStorm: Very High · inlandFlooding: Relatively Low
FEMA flood zone
AE
Flood risk level
High
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 88% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
32.9%
Radon potential (county)
Moderate radon potential — EPA Zone 2 of 3
EPA Superfund (NPL) sites within 5 mi
None
Nearest Superfund site
Obee Road (13.7 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
59.0°F
Average high
69.0°F
Average low
49.0°F
Annual precipitation
24.0 in
Annual snowfall
8.8 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)

Walkability & transit

Walkability index
3.5 / 20
Transit service frequency
-99,999
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
1,945
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
2,239

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

Airports within 30 mi
13
Nearest airport
Ag Air Service Airport (4 mi)
Nearest major airport
Hutchinson Municipal Airport (HUT) (13 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
2
Hospitals include
MCPHERSON HOSPITAL, ELLINWOOD DISTRICT HOSPITAL
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
5.0 / 5
Best hospital rating nearby (CMS)
5.0 / 5
Solar radiation rating
Good (4.6 kWh/m²/day)

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

Migration

Net migration (county)
-51 tax filers

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

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1,941
Housing built before 1970
70.9%
Housing built 2000 or later
7.6%
Median annual property tax
$1,655
Mean commute to work
25 min
Households with broadband internet
49.9%

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

Employment & development

Total county employment
21,341
Average weekly wage
$945
Top industries (by employment)
Health Care, Accommodation & Food, Construction
Annual residential building permits (county)
40

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

How it compares

NickersonState medianUS median
Median home value$126,375$177,207$289,727
Median sale price$147,450$230,000$325,000
Median days on market6 days32 days51 days
Median annual property tax$1,655$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 Nickerson, KS?
$126,375.
What is the median sale price in Nickerson, KS?
$147,450.
How long do homes take to sell in Nickerson, KS?
Median days on market: 6 days.
What is typical rent in Nickerson, 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 Nickerson, KS?
Overall risk: Relatively Low (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: iceStorm, hail, strongWind, tornado, winterWeather.
Is Nickerson, KS in a flood zone?
High (FEMA NFIP). FEMA flood zone AE.
What is the wildfire risk in Nickerson, KS?
Risk to homes is higher than 88% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in Nickerson, KS?
Moderate radon potential — EPA Zone 2 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near Nickerson, KS?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
How many schools serve Nickerson, KS?
3 schools (1 elementary, 1 high) (NCES, 2022-23).
Is Nickerson, KS walkable?
Walkability index: 3.5/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the cost of living in Nickerson, KS?
Regional Price Parity: 90.0 (100 = US average) (Below Average) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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