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Perry, KS — ZIP 66073

Population: 2,263 (Census ACS)

The typical home value in ZIP 66073 (Perry, KS) is $305,120 — up 7.3% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $274,975 after a median 47 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, lightning the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 9.9% below the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$305,120

Typical home value

+7.3%

1-year change

47

Median days on market

Very Low

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Typical home value
$305,120
1-year appreciation
+7.3%
3-year appreciation
+14.9%
5-year appreciation
+29.1%
10-year appreciation
+101.3%
Peak value since 2000 (Aug 2026)
$305,120
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
$274,975
Median list price
$272,450
Median price per sqft
$179
1-year sale-price change
-11.6%
Median days on market
47 days
Homes sold (recent period)
12
For-sale inventory
7
Sale-to-list ratio
102.7%
Active listings
7
1-year forecast
+3.4%

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

Rents

Studio fair-market rent
$866/mo
1BR fair-market rent
$913/mo
2BR fair-market rent
$1,172/mo
3BR fair-market rent
$1,564/mo
4BR fair-market rent
$1,586/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
2
Elementary schools
0
Middle schools
1
High schools
1
Avg student-teacher ratio
13.9 : 1
Schools include
Perry-Lecompton Middle, Perry Lecompton 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, lightning
Notable hazard ratings (county)
ice storm: Relatively Moderate · lightning: Relatively Moderate · hail: Relatively Low · drought: Relatively Low · tornado: Relatively Low · cold wave: Relatively Low
Most common flood zone among NFIP claims
Zone B
NFIP flood claims on record
27
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 65% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
76.2%
Radon potential (county)
Moderate radon potential — EPA Zone 2 of 3
EPA Superfund (NPL) sites within 5 mi
None
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
54.0°F
Average high
64.0°F
Average low
44.0°F
Annual precipitation
39.2 in
Annual snowfall
12.4 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
6.0 / 20
Transit service frequency
-99,999
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
11,327
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
10,410

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
2
Nearest national park
Brown v. Board of Education National Historical Park (17 mi)
National parks include
Brown v. Board of Education National Historical Park, Harry S Truman National Historic Site
Airports within 30 mi
40
Nearest airport
Stonehenge Airport (4 mi)
Nearest major airport
Philip Billard Municipal Airport (TOP) (14 mi)
Hospitals in or near this ZIP
20
Hospitals include
SAINT JOHN HOSPITAL, ADVENTHEALTH OTTAWA, UNIVERSITY OF KANSAS HEALTH SYSTEM - ST FRANCIS CAMPUS
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
3.7 / 5
Best hospital rating nearby (CMS)
5.0 / 5
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)
+74 tax filers

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

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1981
Housing built before 1970
37.8%
Housing built 2000 or later
14.1%
Median annual property tax
$2,750
Mean commute to work
26 min
Households with broadband internet
60.8%

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

Employment & development

Total county employment
2,698
Average weekly wage
$1,212
Top industries (by employment)
Construction, Accommodation & Food, Professional Services
Annual residential building permits (county)
80

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

How it compares

ZIP 66073State medianUS median
Typical home value$305,120$179,754$288,527
Median sale price$274,975$230,000$325,000
Median days on market47 days32 days51 days
Median annual property tax$2,750$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 66073?
$305,120.
What is the median sale price in ZIP 66073?
$274,975.
How long do homes take to sell in ZIP 66073?
Median days on market: 47 days.
What is typical rent in ZIP 66073?
2-bedroom fair-market rent: $1,172/month (HUD FMR — a 40th-percentile regulatory reference, not market-observed).
What is the natural-hazard risk in ZIP 66073?
Overall risk: Very Low (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: ice storm, lightning.
Is ZIP 66073 in a flood zone?
Flood zones vary by property within ZIP 66073. 27 FEMA flood-insurance (NFIP) claims are on record; the most common zone among them is B. Check a specific address on the FEMA Flood Map Service Center.
What is the wildfire risk in ZIP 66073?
Risk to homes is higher than 65% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in ZIP 66073?
Moderate radon potential — EPA Zone 2 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near ZIP 66073?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
How many schools serve ZIP 66073?
2 schools (1 middle, 1 high) (NCES, 2024-25).
Is ZIP 66073 walkable?
Walkability index: 6.0/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the cost of living in ZIP 66073?
Regional Price Parity: 90.1 (100 = US average) (Below Average) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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