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North newton, KS

North newton, KS.

Population: 2,157 (Census ACS)

The median home value in North newton, KS is $247,462 — up 4.0% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $240,000 after a median 36 days on market. FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Very Low, with hail, icestorm, tornado the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 10.0% below the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$247,462

Median home value

+4.0%

1-year change

36

Median days on market

Very Low

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$247,462
1-year appreciation
+4.0%
3-year appreciation
+9.2%
5-year appreciation
+24.7%
10-year appreciation
+57.8%
All-time peak (2026-07)
$247,462
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
$240,000
Median list price
$235,000
Median price per sqft
$75
1-year sale-price change
+45.5%
Median days on market
36 days
Homes sold (recent period)
1
Sale-to-list ratio
89.2%
Active listings
3
1-year forecast
+2.6%

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

Rents

Studio fair-market rent
$730/mo
1BR fair-market rent
$800/mo
2BR fair-market rent
$1,030/mo
3BR fair-market rent
$1,350/mo
4BR fair-market rent
$1,670/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)

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Very Low
Top hazards (county)
hail, iceStorm, tornado, winterWeather
Notable hazard ratings (county)
coldWave: Relatively Low · drought: Relatively Low · hail: Relatively Moderate · heatWave: Relatively Low · iceStorm: Relatively Moderate · inlandFlooding: Relatively Low
FEMA flood zone
X
Flood risk level
Minimal
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 53% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
27.0%
Radon potential (county)
Moderate radon potential — EPA Zone 2 of 3
EPA Superfund (NPL) sites within 5 mi
None
Nearest Superfund site
57th and North Broadway Streets Site (20.7 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)

Annual precipitation
33.2 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
7.2 / 20
Transit service frequency
-99,999
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
17,845
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
15,875

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
1
Nearest national park
Tallgrass Prairie National Preserve (49 mi)
Airports within 30 mi
39
Nearest airport
Newton City-County Airport (EWK) (4 mi)
Nearest major airport
Hutchinson Municipal Airport (HUT) (28 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
2
Hospitals include
NMC HEALTH, MERCY HOSPITAL, INC
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
4.0 / 5
Best hospital rating nearby (CMS)
4.0 / 5
Solar radiation rating
Good (4.5 kWh/m²/day)

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

Migration

Net migration (county)
-25 tax filers

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

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1,986
Housing built before 1970
26.7%
Housing built 2000 or later
30.3%
Median annual property tax
$3,623
Mean commute to work
15 min
Households with broadband internet
82.1%

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

Employment & development

Total county employment
12,290
Average weekly wage
$930
Top industries (by employment)
Accommodation & Food, Construction, Finance & Insurance
Annual residential building permits (county)
51

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

How it compares

North newtonState medianUS median
Median home value$247,462$177,207$289,727
Median sale price$240,000$230,000$325,000
Median days on market36 days32 days51 days
Median annual property tax$3,623$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 North newton, KS?
$247,462.
What is the median sale price in North newton, KS?
$240,000.
How long do homes take to sell in North newton, KS?
Median days on market: 36 days.
What is typical rent in North newton, KS?
2-bedroom fair-market rent: $1,030/month (HUD FMR — a 40th-percentile regulatory reference, not market-observed).
What is the natural-hazard risk in North newton, KS?
Overall risk: Very Low (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: hail, iceStorm, tornado, winterWeather.
Is North newton, KS in a flood zone?
Minimal (FEMA NFIP). FEMA flood zone X.
What is the wildfire risk in North newton, KS?
Risk to homes is higher than 53% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in North newton, KS?
Moderate radon potential — EPA Zone 2 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near North newton, KS?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
Is North newton, KS walkable?
Walkability index: 7.2/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the cost of living in North newton, KS?
Regional Price Parity: 90.0 (100 = US average) (Below Average) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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