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Saint John, KS

Saint John, KS.

Population: 1,806 (Census ACS)

The median home value in Saint John, KS is $119,146 — up 5.6% over the past year. 2 schools serve the area (NCES). FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Very Low, with drought, hail, icestorm the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 10.0% below the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$119,146

Median home value

+5.6%

1-year change

Very Low

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$119,146
1-year appreciation
+5.6%
3-year appreciation
+15.9%
5-year appreciation
+31.4%
10-year appreciation
+78.4%
All-time peak (2026-02)
$122,124
House Price Index (state)
407.6 (+4.2% YoY)

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

Market activity

For-sale inventory
10

Source: recent area sales and market data (ZIP-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
2
Elementary schools
1
Middle schools
0
High schools
1
Schools include
St John Elem, St John High

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

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Very Low
Top hazards (county)
drought, hail, iceStorm
Notable hazard ratings (county)
coldWave: Relatively Low · drought: Relatively High · hail: Relatively Moderate · iceStorm: Relatively Moderate · strongWind: Relatively Low · tornado: Relatively Low
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 87% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
40.9%
Radon potential (county)
Moderate radon potential — EPA Zone 2 of 3
EPA Superfund (NPL) sites within 5 mi
None
Nearest Superfund site
Plating, Inc. (20 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
25.6 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)
15
Days with Good air quality
289
Days with Moderate air quality
18
Highest AQI recorded (year)
147

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

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
1
Nearest national park
Fort Larned National Historic Site (25 mi)
Airports within 30 mi
8
Nearest airport
Stafford Municipal Airport (10 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
Good (4.7 kWh/m²/day)

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

Migration

Net migration (county)
0 tax filers

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

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1,945
Housing built before 1970
77.5%
Housing built 2000 or later
6.5%
Median annual property tax
$1,958
Mean commute to work
22 min
Households with broadband internet
62.6%

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

Employment & development

Total county employment
652
Average weekly wage
$1,016
Top industries (by employment)
Agriculture, Wholesale Trade, Health Care
Annual residential building permits (county)
3

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

How it compares

Saint JohnState medianUS median
Median home value$119,146$177,207$289,727
Median annual property tax$1,958$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 Saint John, KS?
$119,146.
What is the natural-hazard risk in Saint John, KS?
Overall risk: Very Low (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: drought, hail, iceStorm.
What is the wildfire risk in Saint John, KS?
Risk to homes is higher than 87% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in Saint John, KS?
Moderate radon potential — EPA Zone 2 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near Saint John, KS?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
How many schools serve Saint John, KS?
2 schools (1 elementary, 1 high) (NCES, 2022-23).
What is the air quality in Saint John, KS?
Good. Median AQI: 15. (EPA AQI).
What is the cost of living in Saint John, KS?
Regional Price Parity: 90.0 (100 = US average) (Below Average) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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