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Paola, KS — ZIP 66071

Population: 12,400 (Census ACS)

The typical home value in ZIP 66071 (Paola, KS) is $377,112 — up 5.7% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $356,950 after a median 35 days on market. Typical rent runs $1,200/month. 4 schools serve the area (NCES). FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Relatively Low, with hail, ice storm, strong wind the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 9.9% below the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$377,112

Typical home value

+5.7%

1-year change

35

Median days on market

Relatively Low

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Typical home value
$377,112
1-year appreciation
+5.7%
3-year appreciation
+14.9%
5-year appreciation
+31.9%
10-year appreciation
+115.4%
Peak value since 2000 (Aug 2026)
$377,112
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
$356,950
Median list price
$300,000
Median price per sqft
$172
1-year sale-price change
+8.2%
Median days on market
35 days
Homes sold (recent period)
52
For-sale inventory
58
Sale-to-list ratio
99.0%
Active listings
28
1-year forecast
+3.5%
Days to pending
62 days
New listings (monthly)
19

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

Rents

Typical rent
$1,200/mo
Studio fair-market rent
$1,257/mo
1BR fair-market rent
$1,366/mo
2BR fair-market rent
$1,546/mo
3BR fair-market rent
$2,020/mo
4BR fair-market rent
$2,419/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)
7.40%
15-year mortgage rate (national)
6.73%

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

Schools

Total schools
4
Elementary schools
2
Middle schools
1
High schools
1
Avg student-teacher ratio
13.5 : 1
Schools include
Paola Middle, Paola High, Sunflower Elem, Cottonwood Elem

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

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Relatively Low
Top hazards (county)
hail, ice storm, strong wind, tornado, winter weather
Notable hazard ratings (county)
hail: Relatively Moderate · tornado: Relatively Moderate · ice storm: Relatively Moderate · strong wind: Relatively Moderate · winter weather: Relatively Moderate · drought: Relatively Low
Most common flood zone among NFIP claims
Zone AE
NFIP flood claims on record
15
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 45% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
70.3%
Radon potential (county)
Moderate radon potential — EPA Zone 2 of 3
EPA Superfund (NPL) sites within 5 mi
None
Nearest Superfund site
Chemical Commodities, Inc. (21.3 mi)
Flood zones vary by property. Look up a specific address on the FEMA Flood Map Service Center.
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)

Average annual temperature
55.0°F
Average high
66.0°F
Average low
44.0°F
Annual precipitation
41.4 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
5.7 / 20
Transit service frequency
-99,999
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
10,237
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
11,340

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
3
Nearest national park
Harry S Truman National Historic Site (31 mi)
National parks include
Harry S Truman National Historic Site, Fort Scott National Historic Site, Brown v. Board of Education National Historical Park
Airports within 30 mi
43
Nearest airport
Miami County Airport (4 mi)
Hospitals in or near this ZIP
1
Hospitals include
MIAMI COUNTY MEDICAL CENTER
Solar radiation rating
Fair (4.3 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)
+163 tax filers

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

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1977
Housing built before 1970
40.5%
Housing built 2000 or later
23.7%
Median annual property tax
$3,247
Mean commute to work
25 min
Households with broadband internet
47.8%

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

Employment & development

Total county employment
7,016
Average weekly wage
$1,104
Top industries (by employment)
Health Care, Construction, Accommodation & Food
Annual residential building permits (county)
124

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

How it compares

ZIP 66071State medianUS median
Typical home value$377,112$179,754$288,527
Median sale price$356,950$230,000$325,000
Median days on market35 days32 days51 days
Typical rent$1,200/mo$1,328/mo$1,809/mo
Median annual property tax$3,247$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 ZIP 66071?
$377,112.
What is the median sale price in ZIP 66071?
$356,950.
How long do homes take to sell in ZIP 66071?
Median days on market: 35 days.
What is typical rent in ZIP 66071?
Typical rent: $1,200/month.
What is the natural-hazard risk in ZIP 66071?
Overall risk: Relatively Low (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: hail, ice storm, strong wind, tornado, winter weather.
Is ZIP 66071 in a flood zone?
Flood zones vary by property within ZIP 66071. 15 FEMA flood-insurance (NFIP) claims are on record; the most common zone among them is AE. Check a specific address on the FEMA Flood Map Service Center.
What is the wildfire risk in ZIP 66071?
Risk to homes is higher than 45% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in ZIP 66071?
Moderate radon potential — EPA Zone 2 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near ZIP 66071?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
How many schools serve ZIP 66071?
4 schools (2 elementary, 1 middle, 1 high) (NCES, 2024-25).
Is ZIP 66071 walkable?
Walkability index: 5.7/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the cost of living in ZIP 66071?
Regional Price Parity: 90.1 (100 = US average) (Below Average) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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