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Scandia, KS

Scandia, KS.

Population: 577 (Census ACS)

The typical home value in Scandia, KS is $118,998 — down 3.1% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $222,435 after a median 79 days on market. 2 schools serve the area (NCES). FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Very Low, with ice storm, hail, strong wind the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 9.9% below the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$118,998

Typical home value

-3.1%

1-year change

79

Median days on market

Very Low

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Typical home value
$118,998
1-year appreciation
-3.1%
3-year appreciation
+7.9%
5-year appreciation
+25.3%
10-year appreciation
+77.7%
Peak value since 2000 (Oct 2025)
$123,063
House Price Index (state)
420.3 (+3.2% YoY)

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

Market activity

Median sale price
$222,435
Median price per sqft
$122
Median days on market
79 days
Homes sold (recent period)
1
Sale-to-list ratio
94.3%

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

Rents

Studio fair-market rent
$707/mo
1BR fair-market rent
$883/mo
2BR fair-market rent
$961/mo
3BR fair-market rent
$1,223/mo
4BR fair-market rent
$1,606/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)
90.1 (100 = US avg)
Electricity rate (state-level)
14.6¢/kWh
Natural gas rate (state-level)
$14.80/MCF
30-year mortgage rate (national)
7.18%
15-year mortgage rate (national)
6.57%

Sources: BEA Regional Price Parities (metro/state-level) · EIA energy rates (state-level) · Freddie Mac PMMS (national)

Schools

Total schools
2
Elementary schools
0
Middle schools
1
High schools
1
Avg student-teacher ratio
6.7 : 1
Schools include
Pike Valley High, Pike Valley Jr High

Source: NCES school directory, 2024-25 (school-address-based)

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Very Low
Top hazards (county)
ice storm, hail, strong wind
Notable hazard ratings (county)
ice storm: Relatively High · hail: Relatively Moderate · strong wind: Relatively Moderate · drought: Relatively Low · tornado: Relatively Low · lightning: Relatively Low
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 30% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
44.2%
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 NFIP flood-insurance claims (ZIP-level) · USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (county-level) · EPA radon zones + Superfund NPL

Climate (30-year normals)

Annual precipitation
29.3 in
Annual snowfall
15.6 in
USDA plant hardiness zone
6a (extreme annual low -10 to -5°F)

Sources: NOAA Climate Normals (30-year, nearest-station) · USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map (2023)

Amenities

Airports within 30 mi
11
Nearest airport
Belleville Municipal Airport (7 mi)
Nearest major airport
Salina Municipal Airport (SLN) (70 mi)
Hospitals in or near this ZIP
8
Hospitals include
JEWELL COUNTY HOSPITAL, CLOUD COUNTY HEALTH CENTER, REPUBLIC COUNTY HOSPITAL
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
3.3 / 5
Best hospital rating nearby (CMS)
4.0 / 5
Solar radiation rating
Fair (4.4 kWh/m²/day)

Sources: National Park Service · FAA airport data · CMS hospital data (same ZIP, else within ~40 mi) · DOE/NREL (proximity-based)

Migration

Net migration (county)
-34 tax filers

Source: IRS SOI county-to-county migration (county-level; published with a multi-year lag)

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1944
Housing built before 1970
83.6%
Housing built 2000 or later
7.6%
Median annual property tax
$2,087
Households with broadband internet
34.4%

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

Employment & development

Total county employment
1,424
Average weekly wage
$860
Top industries (by employment)
Wholesale Trade, Finance & Insurance, Professional Services
Annual residential building permits (county)
3

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

How it compares

ScandiaState medianUS median
Typical home value$118,998$175,231$285,053
Median sale price$222,435$200,441$319,906
Median days on market79 days30 days48 days
Median annual property tax$2,087$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 typical home value in Scandia, KS?
$118,998.
What is the median sale price in Scandia, KS?
$222,435.
How long do homes take to sell in Scandia, KS?
Median days on market: 79 days.
What is typical rent in Scandia, KS?
2-bedroom fair-market rent: $961/month (HUD FMR — a 40th-percentile regulatory reference, not market-observed).
What is the natural-hazard risk in Scandia, KS?
Overall risk: Very Low (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: ice storm, hail, strong wind.
What is the wildfire risk in Scandia, KS?
Risk to homes is higher than 30% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in Scandia, KS?
High radon potential — EPA Zone 1 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near Scandia, KS?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
How many schools serve Scandia, KS?
2 schools (1 middle, 1 high) (NCES, 2024-25).
What is the cost of living in Scandia, KS?
Regional Price Parity: 90.1 (100 = US average) (Below Average) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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