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Towanda, KS

Towanda, KS.

Population: 2,712 (Census ACS)

The median home value in Towanda, KS is $243,462 — up 7.3% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $282,500 after a median 27 days on market. 2 schools serve the area (NCES). FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Relatively Low, with icestorm, strongwind, winterweather the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 10.0% below the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$243,462

Median home value

+7.3%

1-year change

27

Median days on market

Relatively Low

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$243,462
1-year appreciation
+7.3%
3-year appreciation
+15.1%
5-year appreciation
+34.3%
10-year appreciation
+89.6%
All-time peak (2026-03)
$245,920
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
$282,500
Median list price
$259,000
Median price per sqft
$108
1-year sale-price change
+92.2%
Median days on market
27 days
Homes sold (recent period)
13
For-sale inventory
7
Sale-to-list ratio
99.7%
Active listings
2
1-year forecast
+2.1%
New listings (monthly)
2

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

Rents

Studio fair-market rent
$800/mo
1BR fair-market rent
$870/mo
2BR fair-market rent
$1,130/mo
3BR fair-market rent
$1,480/mo
4BR fair-market rent
$1,830/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
2
Elementary schools
1
Middle schools
0
High schools
1
Schools include
Circle High, Circle Towanda Elementary

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

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Relatively Low
Top hazards (county)
iceStorm, strongWind, winterWeather, coldWave, hail
Notable hazard ratings (county)
coldWave: Relatively Moderate · drought: Relatively Low · hail: Relatively Moderate · heatWave: Relatively Moderate · iceStorm: Relatively High · inlandFlooding: Relatively Low
FEMA flood zone
A
Flood risk level
High
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 88% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
49.8%
Radon potential (county)
Moderate radon potential — EPA Zone 2 of 3
EPA Superfund (NPL) sites within 5 mi
None
Nearest Superfund site
Pester Refinery Co. (8.1 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
38.4 in
Annual snowfall
7.2 in
USDA plant hardiness zone
7a (extreme annual low 0 to 5°F)

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

Walkability & transit

Walkability index
3.2 / 20
Transit service frequency
-99,999
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
20,043
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
19,324

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
48
Nearest airport
Towanda Farms Airport (4 mi)
Nearest major airport
McConnell Air Force Base (IAB) (20 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
10
Hospitals include
SUSAN B ALLEN MEMORIAL HOSPITAL, WICHITA VA MEDICAL CENTER, ASCENSION VIA CHRISTI HOSPITALS WICHITA, INC.
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
3.5 / 5
Best hospital rating nearby (CMS)
5.0 / 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)
+118 tax filers

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

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1,993
Housing built before 1970
29.2%
Housing built 2000 or later
35.3%
Median annual property tax
$2,814
Mean commute to work
19 min
Households with broadband internet
74.0%

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

Employment & development

Total county employment
14,673
Average weekly wage
$999
Top industries (by employment)
Health Care, Accommodation & Food, Construction
Annual residential building permits (county)
130

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

How it compares

TowandaState medianUS median
Median home value$243,462$177,207$289,727
Median sale price$282,500$230,000$325,000
Median days on market27 days32 days51 days
Median annual property tax$2,814$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 Towanda, KS?
$243,462.
What is the median sale price in Towanda, KS?
$282,500.
How long do homes take to sell in Towanda, KS?
Median days on market: 27 days.
What is typical rent in Towanda, KS?
2-bedroom fair-market rent: $1,130/month (HUD FMR — a 40th-percentile regulatory reference, not market-observed).
What is the natural-hazard risk in Towanda, KS?
Overall risk: Relatively Low (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: iceStorm, strongWind, winterWeather, coldWave, hail.
Is Towanda, KS in a flood zone?
High (FEMA NFIP). FEMA flood zone A.
What is the wildfire risk in Towanda, 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 Towanda, KS?
Moderate radon potential — EPA Zone 2 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near Towanda, KS?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
How many schools serve Towanda, KS?
2 schools (1 elementary, 1 high) (NCES, 2022-23).
Is Towanda, KS walkable?
Walkability index: 3.2/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the cost of living in Towanda, KS?
Regional Price Parity: 90.0 (100 = US average) (Below Average) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

ZIP code for Towanda

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