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El Dorado, KS

El Dorado, KS.

Population: 16,978 (Census ACS)

The typical home value in El Dorado, KS is $174,402 — up 4.3% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $175,950 after a median 32 days on market. Typical rent runs $838/month. 7 schools serve the area (NCES). FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Relatively Low, with ice storm, strong wind, winter weather the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 9.9% below the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$174,402

Typical home value

+4.3%

1-year change

32

Median days on market

Relatively Low

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Typical home value
$174,402
1-year appreciation
+4.3%
3-year appreciation
+13.6%
5-year appreciation
+29.8%
10-year appreciation
+83.0%
Peak value since 2000 (Apr 2026)
$174,759
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
$175,950
Median list price
$169,000
Median price per sqft
$118
1-year sale-price change
+7.3%
Median days on market
32 days
Homes sold (recent period)
82
For-sale inventory
72
Sale-to-list ratio
96.6%
Active listings
46
1-year forecast
+3.2%
Days to pending
55 days
New listings (monthly)
25

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

Rents

Typical rent
$838/mo
1-year rent change
+1.6%
Studio fair-market rent
$778/mo
1BR fair-market rent
$823/mo
2BR fair-market rent
$1,043/mo
3BR fair-market rent
$1,382/mo
4BR fair-market rent
$1,712/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
7
Elementary schools
4
Middle schools
1
High schools
1
Avg student-teacher ratio
13.7 : 1
School districts serving the area
El Dorado, Circle
Schools include
Grandview Elem, El Dorado Middle, El Dorado High, Skelly Elementary School, Blackmore Elementary

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

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Relatively Low
Top hazards (county)
ice storm, strong wind, winter weather, cold wave, hail
Notable hazard ratings (county)
ice storm: Relatively High · strong wind: Relatively High · winter weather: Relatively High · hail: Relatively Moderate · tornado: Relatively Moderate · cold wave: Relatively Moderate
Most common flood zone among NFIP claims
Zone A06
NFIP flood claims on record
149
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
1
Nearest Superfund site
Pester Refinery Co. (4.3 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)

Annual precipitation
38.2 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
7.7 / 20
Transit service frequency
-99,999
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
16,313
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
15,139

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
1
Nearest national park
Tallgrass Prairie National Preserve (42 mi)
Airports within 30 mi
33
Nearest airport
Patty Field (4 mi)
Nearest major airport
McConnell Air Force Base (IAB) (31 mi)
Hospitals in or near this ZIP
1
Hospitals include
SUSAN B ALLEN MEMORIAL HOSPITAL
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
2.0 / 5
Best hospital rating nearby (CMS)
2.0 / 5
Solar radiation rating
Fair (4.5 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)
+118 tax filers

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

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1963
Housing built before 1970
56.8%
Housing built 2000 or later
11.6%
Median annual property tax
$2,565
Mean commute to work
18 min
Households with broadband internet
71.3%

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

Employment & development

Total county employment
14,570
Average weekly wage
$1,033
Top industries (by employment)
Health Care, Accommodation & Food, Construction
Annual residential building permits (county)
214

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

How it compares

El DoradoState medianUS median
Typical home value$174,402$179,754$288,527
Median sale price$175,950$230,000$325,000
Median days on market32 days32 days51 days
Typical rent$838/mo$1,328/mo$1,809/mo
Median annual property tax$2,565$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 El Dorado, KS?
$174,402.
What is the median sale price in El Dorado, KS?
$175,950.
How long do homes take to sell in El Dorado, KS?
Median days on market: 32 days.
What is typical rent in El Dorado, KS?
Typical rent: $838/month.
What is the natural-hazard risk in El Dorado, KS?
Overall risk: Relatively Low (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: ice storm, strong wind, winter weather, cold wave, hail.
Is El Dorado, KS in a flood zone?
Flood zones vary by property within El Dorado, KS. 149 FEMA flood-insurance (NFIP) claims are on record; the most common zone among them is A06. Check a specific address on the FEMA Flood Map Service Center.
What is the wildfire risk in El Dorado, 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 El Dorado, KS?
Moderate radon potential — EPA Zone 2 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near El Dorado, KS?
1 current or proposed National Priorities List site within 5 miles (EPA). Nearest site: Pester Refinery Co., 4.3 mi.
How many schools serve El Dorado, KS?
7 schools (4 elementary, 1 middle, 1 high) (NCES, 2024-25).
Is El Dorado, KS walkable?
Walkability index: 7.7/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the cost of living in El Dorado, KS?
Regional Price Parity: 90.1 (100 = US average) (Below Average) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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